After months of planning, precise production and demanding assembly, it is now official: In April 2025, we at wiegand.waterrides successfully completed the world's first Aqua Slidecoaster on board the new Norwegian Aqua. For the first time, this innovative highlight combines the fast ride of a roller coaster with the wet pleasure of a waterslide – a true pioneering project in the leisure branch at sea.
The Slidecoaster is at the heart of the latest attractions from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovation leader in the cruise industry. The spectacular hybrid attraction for two catapults guests into new dimensions of thrills. With high speeds, dynamic curves and breathtaking accelerations, the Aqua Slidecoaster offers the wildest and fastest sliding experience ever realized on a cruise ship.
As an experienced manufacturer of leisure attractions, we are proud to be part of this milestone. The implementation of the slide coaster placed the highest demands on technology, safety and creativity – especially in the maritime environment. Thanks to our expertise in innovative slide systems and complex special constructions, together with NCL we were able to create a world first that guarantees guests unforgettable moments.
Norwegian Aqua, the first ship in the new Prima Plus class, stands for modern design, exceptional comfort and spectacular experiences on the high seas. With the Slidecoaster, NCL once again underlines its claim to offer more – more adventure, more innovation and more fun for the whole family.
We at the company wiegand.waterrides are looking forward to consolidating our role as an innovation leader in the field of water and specialty slides with this project and look forward to further joint projects in the cruise industry.