Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the debut of the Norwegian
Aqua on April 25, 2025. The ship arrives as the newest sailing vessel in
Port Canaveral for her inaugural season of round-trip Caribbean cruises.
Norwegian Aqua will offer a series of seven-day Eastern
Caribbean sailings through August 2025 with port calls to Puerto Plata,
Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin
Islands; and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island in the Bahamas.
David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian
Cruise Line said in a statement, “We are so thrilled to have Norwegian Aqua
homeport in Port Canaveral for her inaugural season of Caribbean voyages. Port
Canaveral is an attractive cruise destination with a variety of attractions in
the surrounding area for guests to extend their cruise vacation, and easy
access by plane, train or automobile.”
He added, “Launching just in time for summer, Norwegian Aqua
is designed to offer fun-in-the-sun voyages year-round with outdoor activities
for guests looking for thrills, or who simply want to chill. We’re excited to
have her begin her cruise journey with our partners at Port Canaveral.”
Norwegian Aqua sports many first-in-the-industry activities
which include the Aqua Slidecoaster, the world’s first ever hybrid waterslide
and roller coaster and Glow Court —a digital sport complex with an interactive
LED floor, and the Aqua Game Zone featuring classic arcade games and virtual
reality experiences.
The ship also offers a wide variety of productions and
entertainment offerings which include “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince” and
“Elements: The World Expanded.” Guests will have access to 17 dining options
including the brand’s first-ever plant-based eatery, and 18 bars and lounges.
“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 Bermuda from
New York City from August 2025 through October 2025 before returning to Miami
for a season of seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises between October 2025 and
April 2026.
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