Norwegian Aqua’s Grand Inaugural Cruise

We look forward to seeing all our Irish Travel Industry Partners onboard.

Don Shearer (Travelbiz) is in Southampton for the eagerly awaited Norwegian Aqua’s grand Inaugural Cruise. Joining Gary Anslow (VP and Head of UK & I) and Jason Krimmel (VP & Chief International Sales and Marketing Officer) Ingrid Hunt (Senior Marketing Manager, UK and Ireland) and Aaron Fletcher (Business Development Manager Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland). Don will be part of a huge delegation of trade and media guests for the next three days as Aqua makes its way from Southampton to Zeebrugge.

Marking a new chapter in NCL’s fleet evolution, Norwegian Aqua is hosting over 2,000 invited guests aboard to experience how the Brand is delivering MORE with its newest innovations and offerings. This is the first of a five-part inaugural series, before concluding in Miami with the official christening voyage in April.

As the first vessel in the cutting-edge Prima Plus Class, Norwegian Aqua builds on the legacy of the award-winning Prima Class and introduces groundbreaking experiences allowing guests to enjoy MORE of what they love about cruising with NCL. As guests embark on this exclusive inaugural voyage, they will be among the first to experience the ship’s industry-leading attractions and amenities. To celebrate the occasion, NCL releases a first look of its 20th ship showcasing its upscale design and key innovations.

“This is a milestone moment for Norwegian Cruise Line as we set sail aboard Norwegian Aqua, a ship designed to offer our guests MORE – more wide-open space, more thrills, more culinary experiences, and more immersive entertainment,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “During this inaugural season, we look forward to welcoming our travel partners from around the world and to give them the exclusivity of being the first to experience our newest product and to fully understand how guests can ‘Experience More at Sea’ with us.”