Norwegian's thermal suites are among the best in the mainstream market, and on Prima-class ships they are a genuine reason to buy a pass rather than an afterthought.
The circuit typically runs to a hydrotherapy pool, heated ceramic loungers, an aromatherapy steam room, a Finnish sauna, a Himalayan salt room and — on the newer ships — a snow room with a charcoal sauna alongside.
Passes are sold per voyage rather than per day and are capped, so they sell out on embarkation day. Buying online before sailing is usually cheaper than buying on board.
Spa staterooms on the Breakaway, Breakaway Plus and Prima classes include thermal suite access in the cabin fare, which is generally the cheapest route to a pass for two people.
What's included
- Hydrotherapy pool and heated loungers
- Finnish sauna, steam room and salt room
- Snow room on Prima-class ships
- Voyage-length pass rather than day rate
- Included in the fare for Spa stateroom grades
Available on
Ships offering this experience
Launched 2022
Norwegian Prima
The lead Prima-class ship — Ocean Boulevard's sea-level promenade, the three-level Speedway go-kart track and a standalone Haven.
Launched 2023
Norwegian Viva
The second Prima-class ship — the same Ocean Boulevard architecture with a reworked pool deck and a Mediterranean summer season.
Launched 2025
Norwegian Aqua
The first stretched Prima Plus ship — ten per cent larger, with the Aqua Slidecoaster and an expanded Ocean Boulevard.
Launched 2026
Norwegian Luna
The newest ship in the Norwegian fleet — sister to Aqua, on year-round Caribbean deployment from Miami with the fleet's best Haven.
Launched 2019
Norwegian Encore
The last Breakaway Plus ship — the longest go-kart track at sea, a laser tag arena and the strongest Broadway programme in the fleet.
Launched 2018
Norwegian Bliss
Purpose-built for Alaska — an enclosed observation lounge across the bow, a go-kart track and a two-storey Aqua Park.
Launched 2017
Norwegian Joy
Built for China and rebuilt for the Americas — a go-kart track, the Concierge cabin tier and a strong West Coast deployment.
Launched 2015
Norwegian Escape
The first Breakaway Plus ship — the Waterfront promenade, a five-slide Aqua Park and the largest dining estate in the fleet.
Launched 2014
Norwegian Getaway
A Breakaway-class workhorse — the Waterfront boardwalk, the Illusionarium dinner theatre and year-round Gulf and European seasons.
Launched 2013
Norwegian Breakaway
The class lead ship and a New York institution — year-round Manhattan sailings, the Waterfront and a five-slide Aqua Park.
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