Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest ship Norwegian Aqua has formally been christened throughout a ceremony in Miami. The line additionally revealed its plans to reimagine its personal vacation spot within the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay.
The christening ceremony befell at Norwegian Cruise Line’s terminal at PortMiami and included a particular look by Norwegian Aqua godfather and two-time Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet.
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To kick off the ceremony, the over 2,000 visitors in attendance have been handled to a preview of NCL’s latest in-house manufacturing of “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince,” the world’s first-ever theatrical live performance expertise honoring Prince. NCL president David J. Herrera adopted the efficiency with a reveal and tease that one thing thrilling is coming to Great Stirrup Cay.
The line is planning to develop the choices on the personal island, opening later this 12 months concurrently with the completion of the island’s multi-ship pier. Guests can sit up for an expansive space for visitors to take in the Bahamian solar with an outsized heated pool. The household hot-spot on the island will embody a splash zone with water foundations and options for youths, in addition to a swim-up bar for visitors who need to benefit from their drink package deal.
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Visitors to the island will step ashore and be greeted by a welcome middle and a brand new tram service that gives a simple and fast technique to get across the island. Development plans additionally embody extending guest-favorite onboard experiences to Great Stirrup Cay. The island will characteristic a brand new Vibe Beach Club, the adults-only outside lounge, in addition to Horizon Park, the all-new recreation space that not too long ago debuted on Norwegian Bliss and Breakaway that gives lawn-style video games for the entire household. To proceed the genuine Bahamian vibe the island is thought for, a brand new rest space will come to life with hammocks and different tiki-inspired facilities and experiences but to be revealed.
“It is a very special time for all of us at NCL – we are welcoming a new incredible ship into our fleet with the christening of the stunning and action-packed, Norwegian Aqua, and we are doing so alongside her godfather, Eric Stonestreet, who perfectly embodies the authenticity of what it means for our guests to ‘Experience More at Sea,’” stated Herrera.
“In addition, we are unveiling that Great Stirrup Cay is getting even greater with MORE to do! Later this year we will launch new experiences for our guests to enjoy on this already incredible private island. And now with our newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, entering into the market with voyages to the Caribbean and the Bahamas, it is the perfect time to start planning your next warm-weather vacation.”
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The ceremony continued with remarks by Norwegian Aqua’s Captain, Robert Lundberg; Pastor Pete Pera of Rise Community Church who made the official blessing of the ship wishing secure travels for all who sail aboard; and John Chernesky, NCL’s Senior Vice President of North America Sales, who launched Eric Stonestreet to the stage.
The christening occasion concluded with the ceremonial bottle break throughout the ship’s hull, which was initiated by Stonestreet and signifies luck and secure travels for all who sail aboard the ship.
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