ALL-NEW NORWEGIAN AQUA DEBUTS AS THE NEWEST SHIP IN PORT CANAVERAL FOR THE SPRING/SUMMER CRUISE SEASON
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Norwegian Cruise Line launched its newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, at Port Canaveral, Florida on April 26, 2025. The ship commenced its inaugural season of seven-day Caribbean cruises with approximately 3,700 guests.
Key features of Norwegian Aqua include:
- The world's first Aqua Slidecoaster - a hybrid roller coaster and waterslide
- 17 dining options, including new Thai restaurant Sukhothai
- 18 bars and lounges
- New Glow Court digital sports complex
- Entertainment featuring "Revolution: A Celebration of Prince"
As the first Prima Plus Class ship, Norwegian Aqua is 10% larger than its sister ships, spanning 1,056 feet and accommodating 3,571 guests at double occupancy. The ship will sail Caribbean routes through August 2025, then offer Bermuda voyages from New York City, before moving to Miami for Eastern Caribbean cruises from October 2025 to April 2026.
The cruise line also introduced its new More At Sea program, offering unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and shore excursion credits, with savings over 75%.
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– Norwegian Aqua is Sailing Seven-Day Fun-in-the-Sun Caribbean Voyages Now Through August 2025, Including Visits to Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's Private Island Destination in the
– Norwegian Cruise Line's Newest Ship Features the Growing Viral Sensation the Aqua Slidecoaster – the World's First Hybrid Roller Coaster and Waterslide – and MORE Innovative Experiences for the Whole Family –
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This past weekend, approximately 3,700 guests embarked on Norwegian Aqua's first week-long voyage to the
"We are so thrilled to have Norwegian Aqua homeport in Port Canaveral for her inaugural season of
Norwegian Aqua boasts many first-in-the-industry activities including the hallmark top-deck attraction, The Aqua Slidecoaster. The world's first-ever hybrid waterslide and roller coaster continues to generate growing social media buzz with a high-speed powered launch that propels adventurous guests through dual slides that race across three decks. Guests can also enjoy the brand-new Glow Court, a digital sports complex with an interactive LED floor offering unique and interactive games by day and transforming into an electric club by night. For activities the whole family can enjoy together, the new Aqua Game Zone has multigenerational appeal with retro arcade games such as Ms. Pacman and Mario Brothers, complemented by new-age virtual reality experiences and classic carnival games.
The entertainment doesn't stop there. Guests will not want to miss the headlining production of "Revolution: A Celebration of Prince," an immersive theatrical concert experience created in-house with top industry talent, honoring the multi-Grammy® Award-nominated and winner Prince. The show has already been met with rave reviews for its contagious energy, featuring many of the icon's greatest hits including "Purple Rain," "Kiss," "When Doves Cry," "1999" and MORE! Other main stage productions include "Elements: The World Expanded," an enhanced version of NCL's top-rated show, blending acrobatics, magic and stunning visuals inspired by the four elements – earth, wind, fire and water; as well as interactive game show such as the "Price is Right LIVE."
For those who travel for the love of food, they will be challenged to try all 17 dining options on board, including NCL's premiering specialty Thai restaurant, Sukhothai, and the brand's first-ever plant-based eatery in the 10-station food hall, Indulge. Norwegian Aqua also features 18 bars and lounges, including Metropolitan Bar, the industry's first sustainable craft cocktail bar.
Offering something for everyone, Norwegian Aqua features an array of spaces to unwind including the newly expanded pool-deck and the adults-only Vibe Beach Club, now more spacious than ever before. For even MORE tranquility, guests can visit the Mandara Spa and Salon for invigorating spa services or a trip to the thermal suite which features heated loungers, an ice room, steam room and a variety of saunas including the new clay sauna.
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"We have a great partnership with NCL and are excited to welcome Norwegian Aqua to our homeport fleet," said Captain John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO. "Port Canaveral is the ideal homeport for this new Prima-Plus class ship, especially with more guests driving in to take advantage of our easy in/easy out access. Our team looks forward to providing NCL's guests with the customer-focused experience that has made our Port a cruise industry leader."
Following the ship's first season in Port Canaveral, she will sail a series of five and seven-day warm-weather voyages to
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
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 www.ncl.com.
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 nearly 350 of the world's most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island in the
Norwegian Cruise Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com.
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