Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in world cruise journey, introduced that the two-time Emmy® Award-winning actor, Eric Stonestreet, will function the godfather of NCL’s latest groundbreaking ship, Norwegian Aqua, launching in April 2025.
Eric Stonestreet is a beloved display screen actor, greatest identified for his work on the hit tv present “Trendy Household.” His unforgettable portrayal of Cameron Tucker earned him two Primetime Emmy® Awards for Excellent Supporting Actor in a Comedy Collection. Stonestreet has additionally appeared in movies together with “The Secret Lifetime of Pets” and “Identification Thief,” and has beforehand hosted Fox’s actuality competitors collection “Domino Masters.” At the moment, he might be seen in season two of The Santa Clauses, one in all Disney+’s most-streamed unique collection.
As a charismatic and relatable movie star determine, Stonestreet brings pleasure to audiences via his humor. Equally, NCL brings pleasure to its visitors with the number of elevated experiences that empower visitors to have their very own greatest trip with extra of what they love throughout its 19-ship fleet and the 450 locations it visits world wide.
“We’re very excited to formally welcome Eric Stonestreet to the NCL staff!” mentioned David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We had an incredible time with Eric on one in all our ships, and in addition bought to spend a while along with his charming household after. Over the previous couple of months, Eric has grow to be a real buddy of NCL. Eric’s authenticity, wit, allure and real need to convey happiness to the lots embodies the position of godfather for Norwegian Aqua, in addition to who we’re and what we stand for as an organization. We’re honored to have Eric because the godfather of Norwegian Aqua!”
Stonestreet will play a pivotal position in formally welcoming the attractive new Norwegian Aqua to NCL’s fleet because the ship’s godfather. On April 13, 2025, in Miami, also called the Cruise Capital of the World, Stonestreet will lead the time-honored custom of christening the vessel by breaking a champagne bottle throughout its bow, a basic maritime customized carried out by the ship’s godparent. This act is supposed to convey luck for the lifetime of the vessel and all of the passengers which will sail on her all through her journeys.
“Touring the world to fulfill new individuals and discover new locations is one thing I like to do, and after lately experiencing what Norwegian has to supply, I can attest that Norwegian actually makes it simple to do extra of what I get pleasure from whereas on trip,” mentioned Eric Stonestreet, two-time Emmy® Award-winning actor. “I’m honored to be named the godfather of Norwegian Aqua and to play my half within the journey of bringing this new ship to life. I’m blown away by what’s in retailer for Norwegian Aqua and I can not wait to take a trip on the Aqua Slidecoaster, take pleasure in some crimson curry on the all-new Sukhothai and most significantly create lifelong reminiscences with my family whereas on board this progressive new ship.”
After finishing her christening voyage, Norwegian Aqua will depart on seven-day itineraries from some of the standard cruise ports, Port Canaveral, Fla. starting April 26, 2025. These fun-in-sun Caribbean voyages embrace calls to the attractive island locations of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nice Stirrup Cay, NCL’s personal island within the Bahamas which is able to function a brand-new pier in late 2025. Following the ship’s first cruise season, Norwegian Aqua will supply 5 and seven-day voyages to Bermuda from New York Metropolis from August 2025 via October 2025, and from Might 2026 to October 2026. Norwegian Aqua will return to Miami to sail 5 and seven-day Japanese Caribbean itineraries from October 2025 via April 2026 and from November 2026 to March 2027.
As the primary ship in NCL’s Prima Plus Class, Norwegian Aqua will boast much more elevated facilities and experiences with visitors in a position to take pleasure in a wide range of bars and eating places together with the brand new upscale Thai specialty restaurant, Sukhothai; the plant-based eatery in Indulge Meals Corridor, Planterie; and the modern wine lounge, Swirl Wine Bar.
Moreover, Norwegian Aqua is house to NCL’s first-ever Three-Bed room Duplex suites inside The Haven by Norwegian, the Model’s premium keycard-access-only-complex, with an expansive, devoted sundeck; a serene infinity pool overlooking the ship’s stern; a non-public lounge and bar pouring uncommon spirits and vintages; and sweeping sea views accessible from each public house.
The ship may even function the Aqua Slidecoaster, a first-of-its-kind hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide that can grow to be the longest and quickest slide at sea, a brand new high-tech digital sports activities advanced, the Glow Court docket, brilliantly engineered for immersive play in addition to the Aqua Sport Zone, a reimagined model of the Firm’s beloved Galaxy Pavilion and arcade choices.
For visitors planning their subsequent cruise trip aboard Norwegian Aqua, or any ship in NCL’s fleet for sailings starting on Jan. 1, 2025, the Firm’s all-new bundle, Extra At Sea™, presents vacationers extra worth with a vast open bar that includes extra premium beverage manufacturers, extra specialty eating credit and extra Wi-Fi minutes with quicker, high-speed web powered by Starlink. The bundle additionally contains $50 shore tour credit with free airfare for the second visitor and third and fourth visitors crusing free on choose cruises. Moreover, visitors can mix Extra At Sea™ with NCL’s present Black Friday sale of fifty% off all cruises.