Norwegian Aqua set to sail from Lisbon to Southampton, England in April.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has welcomed the first guests aboard in Norwegian Aqua before starting its voyage from Lisbon to Southampton, England. Norwegian Aqua is hosting over 2,000 invited guests aboard to experience how the brand is delivering more with its new innovations and offerings. This is the first of a five-part inaugural series, before concluding in Miami with the official christening voyage in April.
Guests aboard this inaugural voyage are among the first to experience the ship’s 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 marks an exciting new chapter for NCL, delivering more of what guests love – more space, more entertainment, and more dining, including firsts like Sukhothai and Planterie,” said Ben Angell, Vice President and Managing Director NCL APAC. “As the first in our Prima Plus Class, we are thrilled to introduce the next generation of our fleet to travel industry partners and media this week on this inaugural sailing and can’t wait for guests to experience our elevated product. Norwegian Aqua is the perfect addition joining our Prima Class ships and other award-winning ships to sail to more than 450 destinations worldwide.”
Following inaugural voyage, Norwegian Aqua will start Transatlantic voyage to the United States, where it will be officially christened in Miami on April 13, 2025, with actor Eric Stonestreet serving as her godfather. It will homeport in Miami, and Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fla., as well as New York City, offering Bahamas, Caribbean and Bermuda itineraries tailored to every type of traveller until March 2027.