Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in international cruise journey, introduced that the two-time Emmy® Award-winning actor, Eric Stonestreet, will serve as the godfather of NCL’s latest groundbreaking ship, Norwegian Aqua, launching in April 2025.
Eric Stonestreet is a beloved display actor, greatest recognized for his work on the hit tv present “Modern Family.” His unforgettable portrayal of Cameron Tucker earned him two Primetime Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Stonestreet has additionally appeared in movies together with “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Identity Thief,” and has beforehand hosted Fox’s actuality competitors collection “Domino Masters.” Currently, he might be seen in season two of The Santa Clauses, considered one of Disney+’s most-streamed unique collection.
As a charismatic and relatable superstar determine, Stonestreet brings pleasure to audiences by means of his humor. Similarly, NCL brings pleasure to its friends with the number of elevated experiences that empower friends to have their very own greatest trip with extra of what they love throughout its 19-ship fleet and the 450 locations it visits all over the world.
“We are very excited to officially welcome Eric Stonestreet to the NCL team!” stated David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line. “We had an amazing time with Eric on one of our ships, and also got to spend some time with his charming family after. Over the past couple of months, Eric has become a true friend of NCL. Eric’s authenticity, wit, charm and genuine desire to bring happiness to the masses embodies the role of godfather for Norwegian Aqua, as well as who we are and what we stand for as a company. We are honored to have Eric as the godfather of Norwegian Aqua!”
Stonestreet will play a pivotal function in formally welcoming the attractive new Norwegian Aqua to NCL’s fleet as the ship’s godfather. On April 13, 2025, in Miami, additionally recognized as 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 carry luck for the lifetime of the vessel and all of the passengers that will sail on her all through her journeys.
“Traveling the world to meet new people and explore new places is something I love to do, and after recently experiencing what Norwegian has to offer, I can attest that Norwegian truly makes it easy to do more of what I enjoy while on vacation,” stated Eric Stonestreet, two-time Emmy® Award-winning actor. “I am honored to be named the godfather of Norwegian Aqua and to play my part in the journey of bringing this new ship to life. I am blown away by what’s in store for Norwegian Aqua and I cannot wait to take a ride on the Aqua Slidecoaster, indulge in some red curry at the all-new Sukhothai and most importantly create lifelong memories with my own family while on board this innovative new ship.”
After finishing her christening voyage, Norwegian Aqua will depart on seven-day itineraries from one of the vital 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 Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s personal island within the Bahamas which can 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 City from August 2025 by means of October 2025, and from May 2026 to October 2026. Norwegian Aqua will return to Miami to sail 5 and seven-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries from October 2025 by means of 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 friends ready 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 Food Hall, Planterie; and the modern wine lounge, Swirl Wine Bar.
Additionally, Norwegian Aqua is residence to NCL’s first-ever Three-Bedroom Duplex suites inside The Haven by Norwegian, the Brand’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 obtainable from each public area.
The ship will 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, brilliantly engineered for immersive play as nicely as the Aqua Game Zone, a reimagined model of the Company’s beloved Galaxy Pavilion and arcade choices.
For friends planning their subsequent cruise trip aboard Norwegian Aqua, or any ship in NCL’s fleet for sailings starting on Jan. 1, 2025, the Company’s all-new bundle, More At Sea™, provides 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 consists of $50 shore tour credit with free airfare for the second visitor and third and fourth friends crusing free on choose cruises. Additionally, friends can mix More At Sea™ with NCL’s present Black Friday sale of fifty% off all cruises.
