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Ship christenings or naming ceremonies are a maritime tradition thought to bring luck to those onboard. While godmothers are the tradition, NCL broke the mold in 2015 when it named megastar Pitbull the godfather of Norwegian Escape. Fonsi later performed in the ship's Viva Theater, while Mexican singer, songwriter and TV personality Paulina Rubio performed on the pool deck, singer and actor Pedro Capo performed in the Penrose Atrium and Saturday Night Live comedian Marcello Hernandez performed at the Improv club.
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“We are likewise excited with the addition of a new pier at Great Stirrup Cay to support our increased capacity in the Caribbean and multiple ships to call on the island, enhancing our guest experience and bringing seamless and reliable access to our private island year-round,” Sommer said. Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced its highly anticipated return to service, with new itineraries sailing Europe and The Caribbean beginning July 25, 2021. Chartered to Taiwan-based Lion Travel during most of the year, the 1999-built vessel is offering diverse four- to 14-day voyages sailing from Manila, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo and Seoul. Extending through April 2025, the eight-month season includes itineraries ports of call across Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
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In addition, final payment for all voyages with embarkations through Oct. 31, 2021, will require payment 60 days prior to embarkation versus the standard 120 days. At the returning guest-favorite Indulge Food Hall, a new eatery, Planterie, will offer plant-based bowls and other healthy options. Located on deck eight, Planterie's menu will include dishes such as the Southwest Bowl with smoked tempeh and the Mediterranean Goddess Bowl filled with delicious, spiced vegetables, tabbouleh and honey-roasted carrots. Offering indoor and outdoor seating, Indulge Food Hall will boast a brand-new design by New York-based firm, Rockwell Group, with 10 food stations drawing inspiration from international food marketplaces from around the world.
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And the Regent Seven Seas fleet’s new vessels will also be larger coming in at 77,000 gross tons with a capacity of 850 guests. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced today the debut of NCL Connect, a co-branding, marketing solution that boosts the sales and marketing efforts of the travel partner community, while delivering an unrivaled client experience. All passengers booked on any of the sailings canceled last week received an automatic refund and an additional "Future Cruise Certificate" of an unspecified amount valid for a cruise in the future. The line scrapped the vessel’s planned itineraries from March 28 through and including Nov. 3, 2025, because of “a fleet redeployment,” Norwegian said in a letter to guests and travel partners Tuesday, which it shared with USA TODAY.
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In addition, the line is set to construct a multi-ship pier at Great Stirrup Cay, the popular Bahamas private destination visited by all three brands. The move follows the introduction of a dock that can support two Oasis-class vessels at neighboring Perfect Day at Coco Cay for Royal Caribbean while other private Bahamas destinations including Disney’s Castaway Cay and its new Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point feature tenderless docks for easy access. Metropolitan, NCL's modern Sail & Sustain cocktail bar, which won the 2024 Vibe Vista Award for "Best Beverage Program," will return aboard Norwegian Aqua and boast a distinct new design from other Prima Class vessels. Relocating from mid-ship to the aft of deck seven, the innovative bar will now feature a grand piano and a small entertainment space for guests to enjoy live music with their Sail & Sustain cocktails, biodynamic wines and sustainably produced liquors. Inspired by the art deco and mid-century modern areas of New York City, Studio DADO crafted an intimate enclave with dark hues, eye-catching motifs and fresh greenery offering an easy-going ambience for guests engaging in a nightly beverage.
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One of Norwegian Aqua's culinary highlights will be Sukhothai, Norwegian Cruise Line's first-ever Thai restaurant. Set to be located on the ship's 17th deck, the new venue will feature staple dishes from the Southeast Asian country, such as Thai Cashew Chicken, Salt and Pepper Prawns and Thai Grilled Steak Salad. London-based SMC Design firm takes credit for the restaurant's decor, which is set to include a blend of traditional and contemporary Thai design elements, including bamboo and rice paper pendant lights, a geometric patterned floor and colorful furniture. In the beverage department, Norwegian Aqua will see the debut of Swirl Wine Bar, a contemporary wine bar that will be located on Deck 6 between Whiskey Bar and the hibachi-style restaurant Hasuki. Swirl Wine Bar will offer a wine-by-the-glass menu as well as an extensive list of rare and premium vintages. Miami-based Studio DADO firm designed the venue, which draws inspiration from Arizona's Antelope Canyon.
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Luis Fonsi, Norwegian Viva's godfather and GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, officially named and christened the vessel with the ceremonial champagne bottle break across the ship's hull which signifies good fortune and safe travels for all who sail aboard. As a native Puerto Rican, who is also based in Miami, Fonsi embodies the vibrant energy guests can enjoy aboard Norwegian Viva with warm-weather itineraries spanning from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean. “This strategic new-ship order across all three of our award-winning brands provides for the steady introduction of cutting-edge vessels into our fleet and solidifies our long-term growth,” said President and CEO Harry Sommer. The company also launched the construction of a multi-ship pier at Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island destination in the Bahamas and its Caribbean port of call.
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The ship will also embark on a four- to five-day cruises to The Bahamas, with stops in Great Stirrup Cay, Freeport and Nassau. The Cruise Line will restart operations at a reduced capacity with Norwegian Jade, Joy and Gem as the first of its 17-ship fleet to welcome guests back on board. Travelers long-awaiting a return to cruise will have the opportunity to spend the summer exploring ancient ruins and sunny beaches with all new seven-day cruises to the Greek Isles on Norwegian Jade from Athens (Piraeus) beginning July 25, 2021. They can also island hop with week-long Caribbean itineraries available from Montego Bay, Jamaica as of Aug. 7, 2021 on Norwegian Joy or from Punta Cana (La Romana), Dominican Republic on Norwegian Gem beginning Aug. 15, 2021.
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In Asia, Norwegian Sun will begin its season with an 11-day journey from Tokyo to Incheon, South Korea, and additional ports in South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan. Norwegian Escape is also set to launch in New Orleans, marking the first ship of its class to be based there, and includes new destinations such as in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Colon, Panama; and Cartagena, Colombia. Norwegian Jade is also set to introduce new ports in Acajutla, El Salvador; Huatulco and Manzanillo, Mexico; and Callao, Peru. Following Norwegian Viva's debut this past August and its inaugural summer season of European voyages, over 1,500 guests joined the christening ceremony held in the Company's LEED® Gold Certified terminal at PortMiami. The Prima Class is committed to breaking new ground in ship design and amenities, reflecting Norwegian Cruise Line's unwavering dedication to putting the guest and onboard experience at the forefront.
Work includes the addition of a new thermal suite to the Mandara Spa, the creation of new staterooms in part of the current Observation Lounge and an expansion of the Vibe Beach Club. In addition to technical maintenance, technical upkeep and class inspections, the 2017-built ship is set to undergo updates to its public areas and staterooms during the three-week drydock. Stay updated with all the latest Norwegian Cruise Line news, covering the entire fleet and any important events related to the cruise line. Owning cruise stocks when supply growth has been low for an extended period of time, as per the analyst. While the headline of eight ships might make investors panic, the analyst urged them to look at the fine print. Over the next decade this will not only give NCLH the biggest growth story within the cruise industry but will also allow them to continue entering new markets with minimal cannibalization to their fleet, the analyst noted.
The new Prima Plus-class will also see the return of familiar venues, such as the main dining room Hudson's; the French restaurant Le Bistro; Mexican eatery Los Lobos and the Italian restaurant Onda by Scarpetta. The upscale Oceania Cruises will take delivery of two 1,450-guest ships in 2027 and 2029, and luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises will add two ships in 2026 and 2029, each accommodating 850 passengers. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. will take delivery of eight ships between 2026 and 2036 across its three brands. The new ship orders across all three brands are scheduled for delivery over a ten-year period, between 2026 and 2036. "We will communicate all relevant information to impacted guests and travel partners directly," Da Silva said. "We understand the inconvenience and frustration this disruption may cause and appreciate the continued understanding of our loyal guests and travel advisors."
Elevated, Redesigned VenuesFrom new designs to expanded seating, the all-new Norwegian Aqua will feature enhanced restaurants and lounges previously debuted on the Prima Class. From the creative minds of Studio DADO, one of the ship's main complimentary dining rooms, the Commodore Room, will now feature a rustic yet luxurious design inspired by its sea-faring namesake. Paying homage to the imaginative narrative of the captain's room, the venue will transport guests to the past times of maritime sophistication with antique wood furnishings; leather banquettes; floors that mimic the lines of a pier; and incredible stone accents, all with a delicate, modern touch.
Indulge Food Hall will be located on Norwegian Aqua's Deck 8 and will be home to 10 food stations that draw inspiration from international food marketplaces. The cruise line revealed new food and beverage venue details ahead of the Prima Plus-class ship's arrival in 2025. Lastly, following the Explorer Class ships, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is scheduled to take delivery of two 77,000-gross-ton ships, each with a capacity of 850 guests, in 2026 and 2029. Building on the success of its Allura Class ships, the last one being delivered in 2025, Oceania Cruises is scheduled to take delivery of two 86,000-gross-ton ships, each with a capacity of 1,450 guests in 2027 and 2029. Some of those sailings canceled Friday were set to depart as soon as Saturday, leaving some cruisers in a lurch. About 2,000 of those travelers were set to complete their journey on Sunday by disembarking in Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean just east of Madagascar, the Ports Authority said.
In January 2026, a special 14-day Eastern Caribbean voyage will include new stops like George Town in the Cayman Islands. The 3,571-passenger ship is also set to feature enhanced and redesigned venues that previously debuted on the cruise line's Prima Class vessels. The Commodore Room, one of Norwegian Aqua's main complimentary dining rooms, has been reimagined to feature a rustic aesthetic inspired by the venue's seafaring name.
“Due to additional testing being required by local authorities before being allowed entry, the government of Mauritius has delayed disembarkation for the current cruise and embarkation for the next cruise by two days,” the Norwegian statement said. Guests whose cruises were impacted were given full refunds of their fare and a 10% discount in the form of a future cruise credit. For Panama Canal enthusiasts, Norwegian Jade will run 11- to 17-day itineraries with various embarkation and disembarkation points, including Miami, New York City, Tampa, and Callao, Peru. A highlight 17-day voyage from Callao will visit the west coast of South and Central America, with new stops in El Salvador and Mexico. The Norwegian Pearl is set for over 15 sailings between February and March, with themed ranging from music genres, culinary, lifestyle and more.
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