NCL Details Great Stirrup Cay Expansion Plans, Christens Norwegian Aqua

Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest ship Norwegian Aqua has formally been christened throughout a ceremony in Miami. The road additionally revealed its plans to reimagine its personal vacation spot within the Bahamas, Nice Stirrup Cay.

The christening ceremony befell at Norwegian Cruise Line’s terminal at PortMiami and included a particular look by Norwegian Aqua godfather and two-time Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet.

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To kick off the ceremony, the over 2,000 friends in attendance had been handled to a preview of NCL’s latest in-house manufacturing of “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince,” the world’s first-ever theatrical live performance expertise honoring Prince. NCL president David J. Herrera adopted the efficiency with a reveal and tease that one thing thrilling is coming to Nice Stirrup Cay.

The road is planning to broaden the choices on the personal island, opening later this yr concurrently with the completion of the island’s multi-ship pier. Company can look ahead to an expansive space for friends to take in the Bahamian solar with an outsized heated pool. The household hot-spot on the island will embrace a splash zone with water foundations and options for youths, in addition to a swim-up bar for friends who wish to reap the benefits of their drink package deal.

great stirrup cay norwegian aqua — (Rendering courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line)

Guests to the island will step ashore and be greeted by a welcome middle and a brand new tram service that gives a straightforward and fast method to get across the island. Improvement plans additionally embrace extending guest-favorite onboard experiences to Nice Stirrup Cay. The island will function a brand new Vibe Seaside Membership, the adults-only outside lounge, in addition to Horizon Park, the all-new recreation space that just lately debuted on Norwegian Bliss and Breakaway that gives lawn-style video games for the entire household. To proceed the genuine Bahamian vibe the island is understood for, a brand new rest space will come to life with hammocks and different tiki-inspired facilities and experiences but to be revealed.

“It’s a very particular time for all of us at NCL – we’re welcoming a brand new unimaginable ship into our fleet with the christening of the beautiful and action-packed, Norwegian Aqua, and we’re doing so alongside her godfather, Eric Stonestreet, who completely embodies the authenticity of what it means for our friends to ‘Expertise Extra at Sea,’” stated Herrera.

“As well as, we’re unveiling that Nice Stirrup Cay is getting even higher with MORE to do! Later this yr we are going to launch new experiences for our friends to take pleasure in on this already unimaginable personal island. And now with our latest ship, Norwegian Aqua, getting into into the market with voyages to the Caribbean and the Bahamas, it’s the excellent time to start out planning your subsequent warm-weather trip.”

The ceremony continued with remarks by Norwegian Aqua’s Captain, Robert Lundberg; Pastor Pete Pera of Rise Neighborhood Church who made the official blessing of the ship wishing protected travels for all who sail aboard; and John Chernesky, NCL’s Senior Vice President of North America Gross sales, who launched Eric Stonestreet to the stage.

The christening occasion concluded with the ceremonial bottle break throughout the ship’s hull, which was initiated by Stonestreet and signifies luck and protected travels for all who sail aboard the ship.

Following her christening voyage, Norwegian Aqua will arrive to Port Canaveral for a season of seven-night japanese Caribbean sailings by means of August 2025. From August by means of October, the vessel will provide 5 and seven-night Bermuda cruises from New York Metropolis. From October by means of April, the ship will return to Miami for a season of seven-day japanese Caribbean voyages.

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