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25-04-2025
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Review: Norwegian Aqua taps into Gen X for Port Canaveral debut
You don't have to be in Generation X to enjoy Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship, but it doesn't hurt. An osprey stops by The Haven, Norwegian Cruise Line's ship-within-a-ship concept for suite-level guests, on board the new Norwegian Aqua on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) The 10-deck dry slide The Drop is lit up on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Blue is the night light of choice for Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) The Ocean Boulevard promenade on Deck 8 is lit up at night on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Norwegian Aqua's Sukhothai is the first Thai specialty restaurant on board a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Norwegian Aqua's Sukhothai is the first Thai specialty restaurant on board a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Norwegian Aqua's Sukhothai is the first Thai specialty restaurant on board a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) The Metropolitan Bar is one of the venues getting more seats on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) A traditional tandoor oven is used to make naan at Indulge Food Hall on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) The Observation Lounge wraps around 270 degrees of the top decks of Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) An organized beer pong table is among a slew of games in The Stadium area on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua seen docked in Miami on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Rock venue Syd Norman's is a popular smaller music concept on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Unique shadows are cast on Ocean Boulevard, the wraparound promenade deck on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) The glass walkway is part of the wraparound Ocean Boulevard on Deck 8 of Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua seen docked in Miami on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) The adults-only Vibe Beach Club seen on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua when docked in Miami on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Hasuki, the teppanyaki venue on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua is one of the venues with extra seating. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) The Aqua Game Zone features a variety of new and old video games along with virtual reality rides and other games on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) "Revolution: A Celebration of Prince" features part of the audience watching as if at a concert aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua while docked in Miami on April 13. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) The Haven, reserved for higher end guests, has its own infinity pool on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) NAMA sushi has an updated design on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Hidden away on the ship is the new venue Swirl wine bar on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Hidden away on the ship is the new venue Swirl wine bar on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) New seating arrangements take shape on Ocean Boulevard, the wraparound walkway on Deck 8 on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship Norwegian Aqua sits anchored offshore from the line's private Bahamas island Great Stirrup Cay on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship Norwegian Aqua sits offshore from the line's private Bahamas island Great Stirrup Cay on April 15. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship Norwegian Aqua sits offshore from the line's private Bahamas island Great Stirrup Cay on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship Norwegian Aqua sits offshore from the line's private Bahamas island Great Stirrup Cay on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Norwegian Aqua sails into PortMiami ahead of its April 13 christening ceremony. (Courtesy/NCL) Norwegian Aqua, as seen docked with Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas in the background at PortMiami for Aqua's christening ceremony on April 13. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Norwegian Aqua sails into PortMiami ahead of its April 13 christening ceremony. (Courtesy/NCL) The top deck of the new Norwegian Aqua cruise ship features the Aqua Slidecoaster, which is part roller coaster, part water slide, seen here while the ship was docked at PortMiami ahead of its christening ceremony on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Norwegian Aqua sails into PortMiami ahead of its April 13 christening ceremony. (Courtesy/NCL) Norwegian Aqua is docked at PortMiami for its christening ceremony on April 13, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Norwegian Aqua seen docked in PortMiami for its christening ceremony on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Norwegian Aqua seen with the Miami skyline in the background as the ship was docked at PortMiami for its christening ceremony on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel) Show Caption1 of 36The Aqua Slidecoaster is part roller coaster, part water slide offering a thrilling, wet option on board Norwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Aqua. (Richard Tribou/Orlando Sentinel)Expand Norwegian Aqua debuted earlier this month with a christening ceremony in Miami, but will spend the summer sailing out of Port Canaveral. The first of four ships in what the line calls its Prima Plus class, it's about 10% larger than 2022's Norwegian Prima and 2023's Norwegian Viva. With the extra space, the line has added larger cabins, more seats in the restaurants and, for those in of a laugh, you might manage to find somewhere to sit for the comedy show. While the ship offers many of the same features of its smaller sister ships including the popular Indulge Food Hall (now with a vegetarian-focused offering), a 10-deck dry drop slide and a crazy collection of outdoor games from mini golf to darts to beer pong, there's some major shifts and some unique tweaks that make it its own vessel worth a sail. Here are some of the best: Party like it's 1999: The big stage show offering on board is 'Revolution: A Celebration of Prince.' The line partnered with the late musician's estate to create a whirlwind production pulling from crowd-pleasing hits while opening up the stage floor for passengers to watch the show like it was a concert. It's not just musicians on stage, though, but acrobatics, choreography and even a fashion show shoehorned into less than an hour. 'Structurally the way the show is designed, we didn't want it to be sort of biographical. We didn't want it to be linear. We wanted to sort of structure the show in these kind of sections, these thematic sections,' said Bryan White, vice president of entertainment production for NCL's parent company. 'So one of the sections, we internally call it roots. Another section we call relationships. So once we had that kind of framing device, we were able to take our long list of songs and say, 'Here's what we think musically is going to sound interesting.'' The end result jumps around, and gets you 'Little Red Corvette' and 'When Doves Cry' as well as some deep cuts and even mashups like one that pairs 'Kiss' with with Prince protege group Vanity 6's 'Nasty Girl.' Other shows on board include a jaw-dropping revamp of a popular NCL original aerialist and magic show called 'Elements: The World Expanded' and the return of a Fleetwood Mac 'Rumours' show, all running under an hour. Plus for all those children of the 80s who ever spent a day home sick from school, the line is bringing back 'The Price is Right LIVE' game show for some sailings. Hold on tight: NCL got rid of the go-kart track found on its sister ships and replaced it with an adrenaline-inducing ride called the Aquacoaster that combines a roller coaster and water slide. A pair of two-seater rafts slowly crawl into place on a rising ramp. What riders don't see is a massive mechanical arm creeping up behind them like the hand of God and hurling them up the ramp and into a high-speed ride whipping around a classic water slide tube. While the line says it's the first hybrid roller coaster and water slide, it's similar to Disney Cruise Line's AquaDuck and AquaMouse, but only if Mickey and Donald had taken 10 shots of espresso. Level up: The Aqua Game Room is right up the alley for anyone who used to hit the arcade with a pocket full of quarters. But while it pays homage to the classics including Pac-Man, Centipede and Donkey Kong among others, it's not stuck in the 80s. There are virtual reality simulators and updated racing and shooting games. There are also ticket-spitting fan favorites like Skee-Ball and Whack-a-Mole and even a mini bowling alley. Thai food: The ship has specialty restaurants galore bringing back its popular steakhouse, teppanyaki, sushi, French, Mediterranean and Mexican venues, but it's now home to the line's first dedicated Thai offering, Sukhotahi. The menu doesn't disappoint. The tom kha gai soup with a magical mix of coconut milk, lemongrass and lime will set Thai food fan bellies in a good place before diving into entrees like yellow, green and red curries, cashew chicken, pad Thai and roasted duck. Red red wine: Boat drinks with little straws are fine and all, but fans of the divine grape will be pleased with Swirl, a small but unique wine venue nestled away on Deck 6 behind the more expansive Whiskey Bar with just a few seats. The venue offers vintages from around the world. Wine not your thing? There are 13 other bars on board that have you covered. Overall, if people enjoyed the layout of the Prima and Viva ships from NCL, they'll enjoy the extra space of Norwegian Aqua. Finding a seat won't be as challenging. A walk around the outdoor deck 8 promenade will still be inviting. And the entertainment on board keeps skewing a little younger. Generationally, this isn't your grandparents' cruise ship. In fact, you might just be the grandparent now. Norwegian Aqua will continue seven-night Eastern Caribbean sailing from Port Canaveral through August before a stint in New York. It will return to Florida sailing out of Miami this October.
Trade Arabia
20-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
NCL christens Norwegian Aqua, expands Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially christened its new vessel, the Norwegian Aqua, in Miami and announced plans to reimagine Great Stirrup Cay, its private island in the Bahamas. The new experiences will debut in the fourth quarter of 2025, including an expansive pool area with a dedicated bar and kids splash zone. The company's history of providing guests with variety of choice and freedom to design their best vacation has led to additional plans to be revealed in the future, highlighting how NCL will deliver more relaxation, family activities, and ways to vacation on the island with dedicated areas for guests of all ages. The ceremony, which took place at the Company's LEED Gold Certified terminal at PortMiami, included a special appearance by Norwegian Aqua godfather and two-time Emmy Award-winning actor, Eric Stonestreet. Over 2,000 guests attended the event, which included a preview of the Company's newest in-house production of "Revolution: A Celebration of Prince," the world's first-ever theatrical concert experience honoring the multi-Grammy Award nominated and winner Prince. NCL President David Herrera unveiled the company's plans to expand the offerings at Great Stirrup Cay, one of NCL's top guest-rated ports, with new experiences that will deliver more to do and enjoy for guests of all ages. The island's development plans also include extending guest-favorite onboard experiences to Great Stirrup Cay, including a new Vibe Beach Club, Horizon Park, and a relaxation area with swaying hammocks. Herrera emphasised that these enhancements are just the beginning, and there is much more NCL is reimagining to complement the island's current offering and reaffirm the company's promise to deliver more of what guests love about cruising with NCL. 'It is a very special time for all of us at NCL – we are welcoming a new incredible ship into our fleet with the christening of the stunning and action-packed, Norwegian Aqua, and we are doing so alongside her godfather, Eric Stonestreet, who perfectly embodies the authenticity of what it means for our guests to 'Experience More at Sea,'' said Herrera. 'In addition, we are unveiling that Great Stirrup Cay is getting even greater with MORE to do! Later this year we will launch new experiences for our guests to enjoy on this already incredible private island. And now with our newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, entering into the market with voyages to the Caribbean and the Bahamas, it is the perfect time to start planning your next warm-weather vacation.' 'As a new cruiser who has a deep passion for travel, it is absolutely spectacular to see the amazing features and experiences that travelers and their families can enjoy aboard Norwegian Aqua, including the world's first hybrid roller coaster and waterslide, the Aqua Slidecoaster!' said Eric Stonestreet, two-time Emmy Award-winning actor. 'The team at Norwegian Cruise Line, onboard and ashore, are the very best of the best, and I am honored to serve as the godfather of the beautiful Norwegian Aqua. As part of the NCL family, I can't wait for guests to 'Experience More at Sea' with NCL and create unforgettable memories with their families as I look forward to doing with mine as well!' -TradeArabia News Service
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE® OFFICIALLY CHRISTENS NORWEGIAN AQUA IN MIAMI AND REVEALS EXPANSION PLANS FOR GREAT STIRRUP CAY, THE BRAND'S PRIVATE ISLAND DESTINATION
- Emmy® Award-Winning Actor and Godfather to Norwegian Aqua, Eric Stonestreet, Officially Christens Norwegian Aqua at PortMiami - - During the Celebration, NCL Unveils It's Bringing MORE Relaxation, MORE Family Activities and MORE Ways to Vacation on Great Stirrup Cay with New Experiences Debuting in Fourth Quarter 2025 - MIAMI, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, celebrated the official christening of the all-new Norwegian Aqua in Miami and unveiled its plans to reimagine Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's idyllic private island in the Bahamas, with new experiences debuting in the fourth quarter of 2025, including an expansive pool area with a dedicated bar and kids splash zone and so much MORE. With a history of delivering guests variety of choice and freedom and flexibility to design their very best vacation, the Company also confirmed additional plans to be revealed in the future highlighting how NCL will deliver MORE relaxation, MORE family activities and MORE ways to vacation on the island with dedicated areas for guests of all ages. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: The christening ceremony, which is rooted in maritime tradition of blessing a vessel prior to officially commencing its life at sea, took place at the Company's LEED® Gold Certified terminal at PortMiami and included a special appearance by Norwegian Aqua godfather and two-time Emmy® Award-winning actor, Eric Stonestreet. The event also included showstopping surprises and great news about NCL's private island destination, Great Stirrup Cay. To kick off the ceremony, the over 2,000 guests in attendance were treated to a preview of the Company's newest in-house production of "Revolution: A Celebration of Prince," the world's first-ever theatrical concert experience honoring the multi-Grammy® Award nominated and winner Prince. NCL President David J. Herrera followed the electrifying performance with a surprising reveal and tease that something great is coming to Great Stirrup Cay. Herrera unveiled the Company's plans to expand the offerings at its private island, one of NCL's top guest-rated ports, with new experiences that will deliver MORE to do and MORE to enjoy for guests of all ages. Opening later this year simultaneously with the multi-ship pier completion, guests can look forward to an expansive area for guests to soak up the warm Bahamian sun with an oversized heated pool. The soon-to-be hot-spot on the island will offer experiences for the whole family including a splash zone with fun water fountains and features for children, as well as a swim-up bar for guests who want to keep enjoying their unlimited open bar package off the ship. Along with the debut of the new multi-ship pier later this year, guests will step ashore and be greeted by an engaging welcome center and a convenient new tram service that will provide an effortless way to get around the island and speed right into vacation mode. The island's development plans also include extending guest-favorite onboard experiences to Great Stirrup Cay. The island will feature a new Vibe Beach Club, the adults-only outdoor lounge with private cabanas, loungers and other upgraded amenities, as well as Horizon Park, the all-new recreational area which recently debuted on Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway that provides lawn style games and a place to gather for the whole family. To continue the authentic beachside Bahamian vibe the island is known for, a new relaxation area will come to life with swaying hammocks perfect for an afternoon nap, as well as other Tiki-inspired amenities and experiences yet to be revealed. Herrera emphasized these enhancements are just the beginning and there is so much MORE NCL is reimagining to complement the island's current offering and reaffirm the Company's promise to deliver MORE of what guests love about cruising with NCL. "It is a very special time for all of us at NCL – we are welcoming a new incredible ship into our fleet with the christening of the stunning and action-packed, Norwegian Aqua, and we are doing so alongside her godfather, Eric Stonestreet, who perfectly embodies the authenticity of what it means for our guests to 'Experience More at Sea,'" said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. "In addition, we are unveiling that Great Stirrup Cay is getting even greater with MORE to do! Later this year we will launch new experiences for our guests to enjoy on this already incredible private island. And now with our newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, entering into the market with voyages to the Caribbean and the Bahamas, now is the perfect time to start planning your next warm-weather vacation." The ceremony continued with remarks by Norwegian Aqua's Captain, Robert Lundberg; Pastor Pete Pera of Rise Community Church who made the official blessing of the ship wishing safe travels for all who sail aboard; and John Chernesky, NCL's Senior Vice President of North America Sales who introduced Emmy® Award-winning actor and Norwegian Aqua's Godfather, Eric Stonestreet, to the stage. "As a new cruiser who has a deep passion for travel, it is absolutely spectacular to see the amazing features and experiences that travelers and their families can enjoy aboard Norwegian Aqua, including the world's first hybrid roller coaster and waterslide, the Aqua Slidecoaster!" said Eric Stonestreet, two-time Emmy® Award-winning actor. "The team at Norwegian Cruise Line, onboard and ashore, are the very best of the best, and I am honored to serve as the godfather of the beautiful Norwegian Aqua. As part of the NCL family, I can't wait for guests to 'Experience More at Sea' with NCL and create unforgettable memories with their families as I look forward to doing with mine as well!" The christening event concluded with the ceremonial bottle break across the ship's hull, which was initiated by Stonestreet and signifies good fortune and safe travels for all who sail aboard for the life of the vessel. Following her christening voyage, Norwegian Aqua will arrive to Port Canaveral, Fla., for a season of seven-day Eastern Caribbean sailings through August 2025 with calls to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and the Company's private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. From August 2025 through October 2025, she will sail a series of five and seven-day warm-weather voyages to Bermuda from New York City before returning to Miami for a season of seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises between October 2025 through April 2026, calling again to Great Stirrup Cay. For guests planning their next cruise vacation aboard Norwegian Aqua or any ship in NCL's fleet the Company's brand-new program, More At Sea™, provides travelers more value with unlimited open bar featuring premium beverage brands such as Casamigos Tequila, Woodford Reserve, Grey Goose Vodka and more; as well as specialty dining meals; high-speed Wi-Fi minutes; and $50 shore excursion credits at every port of call. More At Sea delivers guests an incredible value with savings of over 75%. The package also includes free airfare for the second guest and kids sail free on select sailings. For more details on NCL's new More At Sea offering, visit For b-roll and additional assets of Norwegian Aqua, please visit the press kit here. To download high-res images and videos from Norwegian Aqua's christening activities, please click here. For more information about the Company's award-winning fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit About Great Stirrup Cay Today At 238 acres featuring three pristine beaches, Great Stirrup Cay provides an incredible footprint to reimagine the guest experience on NCL's private island in the Bahamas. Today, Great Stirrup Cay features six bars and lounges; four complimentary dining venues with sit-down and grab-and-go offerings; guest-favorite experiences and excursions such as ziplining, water activities rentals; 21 beach Cabanas on the Cay and more. For an elevated experience, Silver Cove offers a luxurious oceanfront lagoon area complete with private beach access, 38 beachfront villas, an oceanfront infinity pool, a Mandara Spa, a Moët & Chandon Bar and the Silver Cove Restaurant and Bar. The private retreat is available exclusively to guests who rent one of the area's villas or reserve a spa treatment at the Mandara Spa. About Norwegian Aqua As a true testament to giving guests MORE of what they love about cruising with NCL, Norwegian Aqua perfectly combines NCL's one-of-a-kind service and timeless offerings with guest-first experiences that will make new waves at sea. She is setting new standards and delivering brand-new guest experiences with an overall 10 percent size and capacity increase from her sister ships, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva. Spanning 1,056 feet long, 156,300 gross tons and accommodating 3,571 guests at double occupancy, the ship dons a dazzling hull art design by NCL's first-ever major female hull artist, Allison Hueman. In addition to her lively and colorful visual appeal, Norwegian Aqua will also offer more outdoor space and the highest staffing levels of any new contemporary cruise ship. Norwegian Aqua offers the world's first hybrid roller coaster and waterside, the Aqua Slidecoaster, complete with exhilarating dual slides and a magnetic lift, as well as the Glow Court, a digital sports complex that will transform into a nightclub in the evenings, and the Aqua Game Zone featuring a selection of retro arcade games and virtual reality experiences for the whole family. Outside of the ship's unmatched experiences, Norwegian Aqua offers the most spacious accommodations in the fleet including the first-ever Three-Bedroom Duplex Suites in The Haven by Norwegian®. With MORE to enjoy on board Norwegian Aqua, guests can look forward to industry-leading entertainment including "Revolution: A Celebration of Prince" which delivers an immersive theatrical concert experience that pays tribute to the iconic artist's greatest hits. Guests can also experience "Elements: The World Expanded," an enhanced version of NCL's top-rated show, blending acrobatics, magic, and stunning visuals inspired by the four elements. Before reveling in world-class entertainment, guests can enjoy new dining experiences aboard Norwegian Aqua including Sukhothai, NCL's first-ever Thai specialty restaurant offering a perfect combination of traditional yet elevated cuisines, and Planterie, the brand's debut plant-based eatery at Indulge Food Hall. About Norwegian Cruise Line As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line® has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 58 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the opportunity to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, the company invites guests to 'Experience More at Sea' by providing them with more to see, more to do, more to enjoy, and more value on their vacation. To further deliver guests with more value, NCL's 'More At Sea™' package provides added benefits and inclusions such as unlimited open bar; specialty dining credits; high-speed Wi-Fi; shore excursions credits; as well as free airfare and third and fourth guests sail free on select sailings. Its fleet of 20 contemporary ships sail to 350 of the world's most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian. Norwegian Cruise Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. To learn more, visit View original content: SOURCE Norwegian Cruise Line Sign in to access your portfolio
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24-03-2025
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NORWEGIAN AQUA™ MAKES GRAND DEBUT WITH INAUGURAL VOYAGE IN EUROPE
- Norwegian Cruise Line Welcomes First Guests Aboard Its Newest Vessel, Ushering in a New Era of Innovation and Elevated Guest Experiences – - The Cruise Line Releases the First Images and Videos of Norwegian Aqua – MIAMI, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), a global leader in innovative cruise travel, has welcomed the first guests aboard the highly anticipated Norwegian Aqua as she embarks on her maiden voyage from Lisbon to Southampton, England. Marking a new chapter in NCL's fleet evolution, Norwegian Aqua is hosting over 2,000 invited guests aboard to experience how the Brand is delivering MORE with its newest innovations and offerings. This is the first of a five-part inaugural series, before concluding in Miami with the official christening voyage in April. As the first vessel in the cutting-edge Prima Plus Class, Norwegian Aqua builds on the legacy of the award-winning Prima Class and introduces groundbreaking experiences allowing guests to enjoy MORE of what they love about cruising with NCL. As guests embark on this exclusive inaugural voyage, they will be among the first to experience the ship's industry-leading attractions and amenities. To celebrate the occasion, NCL releases a first look of its 20th ship showcasing its upscale design and key innovations. "This is a milestone moment for Norwegian Cruise Line as we set sail aboard Norwegian Aqua, a ship designed to offer our guests MORE – more wide-open space, more thrills, more culinary experiences, and more immersive entertainment," said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. "During this inaugural season, we look forward to welcoming our travel partners from around the world and to give them the exclusivity of being the first to experience our newest product and to fully understand how guests can 'Experience More at Sea' with us." Norwegian Aqua brings to life an array of industry-first and brand-exclusive features designed to elevate the guest experience. Leading the way is the thrilling Aqua Slidecoaster – the world's first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide – offering two exhilarating and unique ride experiences as the longest and fastest slides at sea. Guests can also enjoy the cutting-edge Glow Court, a next-generation digital sports complex featuring an interactive LED floor that seamlessly adapts for different games during the day and transforms to a club at night. Additionally, the Aqua Game Zone reimagines NCL's beloved Galaxy Pavilion, providing entertainment for all ages with a mix of retro arcade games, immersive virtual reality challenges, and interactive gaming experiences. There is no shortage of entertainment on board with Norwegian Aqua's lineup, which features world-class productions created in collaboration with top industry talent. "Revolution: A Celebration of Prince" headlines the roster, delivering an immersive theatrical concert experience that pays tribute to the legendary artist's greatest hits. Guests can also experience "Elements: The World Expanded", an enhanced version of NCL's top-rated show, blending acrobatics, magic, and stunning visuals inspired by the four elements. Moreover, guests can go on epicurean adventures in 17 new and returning guest-favorite restaurants as well as 18 bars and lounges. New dining experiences aboard Norwegian Aqua include Sukhothai, NCL's first-ever Thai specialty restaurant offering a rich culinary journey inspired by Thailand's vibrant cuisine in an elegant, modern setting, and Planterie, the brand's debut plant-based eatery at Indulge Food Hall. Following her inaugural voyage, Norwegian Aqua will embark on a Transatlantic voyage to the United States, where she will be officially christened in Miami on April 13, 2025, with Emmy® Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet serving as her godfather. She will then homeport in Miami, the Cruise Capital of the World, and Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fla., as well as New York City, offering Bahamas, Caribbean and Bermuda itineraries tailored to every type of traveler until March 2027. For guests planning their next cruise vacation aboard Norwegian Aqua or any ship in NCL's fleet the Company's brand-new program, More At Sea™, provides travelers more value with unlimited open bar featuring premium beverage brands such as Casamigos Tequila, Woodford Reserve, Grey Goose Vodka and more; as well as specialty dining meals; high- speed Wi-Fi minutes; and $50 shore excursion credits at every port of call. More At Sea delivers guests an incredible value with savings of over 75%. The package also includes free airfare for the second guest and kids sail free on select sailings. For more details on NCL's new More At Sea offering, visit For more assets of Norwegian Aqua, please visit the press kit here. For more information about Norwegian Aqua, NCL's award-winning 20-ship fleet, and worldwide itineraries, please contact a travel professional or visit About Norwegian Cruise Line As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 58 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by offering guests the opportunity to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, the company invites guests to 'Experience More at Sea' by providing them with more to see, more to do, more to enjoy, and more value on their vacation. To further deliver guests with more value, NCL's 'More At Sea™' package provides added benefits and inclusions such as unlimited open bar; specialty dining credits; high-speed Wi-Fi; shore excursions credits; as well as free airfare and third and fourth guests sail free on select sailings. Its fleet of 20 contemporary ships sail to 450 of the world's most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites and The Haven by Norwegian®, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. For additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian. Norwegian Cruise Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. 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