Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in international 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 actor, greatest identified for his work on the hit tv present “Fashionable 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 “Id Thief,” and has beforehand hosted Fox’s actuality competitors collection “Domino Masters.” Presently, he will be seen in season two of The Santa Clauses, one among Disney+’s most-streamed authentic collection.
As a charismatic and relatable movie star determine, Stonestreet brings pleasure to audiences via his humor. Equally, NCL brings pleasure to its company with the number of elevated experiences that empower company to have their very own greatest trip with extra of what they love throughout its 19-ship fleet and the 450 locations it visits around the globe.
“We’re very excited to formally welcome Eric Stonestreet to the NCL workforce!” mentioned David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We had a tremendous time with Eric on one among our ships, and in addition obtained to spend a while along with his charming household after. Over the previous couple of months, Eric has develop into a real pal of NCL. Eric’s authenticity, wit, appeal and real want to deliver happiness to the lots embodies the function 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 function in formally welcoming the gorgeous 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 traditional maritime customized carried out by the ship’s godparent. This act is supposed to deliver luck for the lifetime of the vessel and all of the passengers that will sail on her all through her journeys.
“Touring the world to fulfill new folks and discover new locations is one thing I like to do, and after not too long ago experiencing what Norwegian has to supply, I can attest that Norwegian really 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, bask in some pink curry on the all-new Sukhothai and most significantly create lifelong recollections with my circle of relatives whereas on board this modern new ship.”
After finishing her christening voyage, Norwegian Aqua will depart on seven-day itineraries from one of the standard cruise ports, Port Canaveral, Fla. starting April 26, 2025. These fun-in-sun Caribbean voyages embody calls to the gorgeous 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 Could 2026 to October 2026. Norwegian Aqua will return to Miami to sail 5 and seven-day Jap 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 company in a position to bask 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 up to date wine lounge, Swirl Wine Bar.
Moreover, Norwegian Aqua is residence 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 will even function the Aqua Slidecoaster, a first-of-its-kind hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide that may develop into the longest and quickest slide at sea, a brand new high-tech digital sports activities complicated, the Glow Court docket, brilliantly engineered for immersive play in addition to the Aqua Recreation Zone, a reimagined model of the Firm’s beloved Galaxy Pavilion and arcade choices.
For company 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 package deal, Extra At Sea™, affords vacationers extra worth with an infinite 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 package deal additionally contains $50 shore tour credit with free airfare for the second visitor and third and fourth company crusing free on choose cruises. Moreover, company can mix Extra At Sea™ with NCL’s present Black Friday sale of fifty% off all cruises.