Norwegian Cruise Line Welcomes First Guests On Its Newest Ship, Norwegian Aqua

Norwegian Cruise Line has officially welcomed the first guests aboard its newest ship, Norwegian Aqua. Before the 3,571-guest cruise ship set sail on her maiden voyage from Lisbon, Portugal, to Southampton, England, the cruise line hosted over 2,000 invited guests onboard the ship as part of its five-part inaugural series.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Aqua enjoyed her inaugural voyage

After Norwegian Aqua enjoyed her inaugural voyage, the cruise ship is set to sail across the Atlantic to Miami. Once there, the ship was christened on April 13, with Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family) as her godfather. From there, Norwegian Aqua will offer Bahamas, Caribbean and Bermuda voyages through March 2027.

Meanwhile, Norwegian Aqua is the first ship in the cruise line’s new Prima Plus Class. As part of this, the vessel offers many amenities and features, including the Aqua Slidecoaster, the Aqua Game Zone, and the Glow Court.

Entertainment and eateries

Norwegian Aqua will also offer its guests a variety of entertainment options and productions, including Revolution: A Celebration of Prince and Elements: The World Expanded. Moreover, guests have a choice of 17 restaurants and 18 bars and lounges. These include Sukhothai, A Thai specialty restaurant, and Planterie, a new plant-based eatery at the Indulge Food Hall.

David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line, said of the iconic new vessel:

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.

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.

Meanwhile, Norwegian Cruise Line’s More At Sea package offers added benefits and inclusions, including an unlimited open bar, specialty dining credits, high-speed Wi-Fi, and shore excursion credits. Moreover, will enjoy free airfare and third and fourth guests sail free on select savings

Guests can also choose from a range of accommodations, including solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites and The Haven by Norwegian, the cruise line’s ship within a ship concept.

Moreover, Norwegian Aqua will homeport in Miami, the “Cruise Capital of the World,” and Port Canaveral (Orlando) in Florida, as well as New York City. The vessel will offer Bahamas, Caribbean and Bermuda itineraries tailored to every type of traveler until March 2027.

Find out more about Norwegian Cruise Line and its new, exciting vessel, Norwegian Aqua, on the company’s official website.