Key Aspects:
- Norwegian Aqua completed her first sailing from Manhattan to Bermuda, marking the start of a season of roundtrip cruises to the island through October.
- Tri-state area passengers can enjoy one- or two-night overnight visits at the Royal Naval Dockyard.
- The ship will reposition to Miami in early October for a winter season in the Caribbean.
It’s not often that cruisers in the tri-state area get to enjoy a brand-new ship for an entire season, with cruise lines often just making a one-time preview visit, but now they have something to celebrate.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest ship, Norwegian Aqua, has just completed her first of several voyages from Manhattan to Bermuda.
The ship, which made her maiden voyage in March 2025, will operate from New York through October 2025, offering roundtrip 5- and 7-night cruises to the Royal Naval Dockyard.
“We’re thrilled to have had Norwegian Aqua kick off her voyages from New York City this past week,” said Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
He said New York is an important market to the company and that the cruise operator that also operates Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises is “excited to showcase our newest ship” from the region.
“We look forward to our guests enjoying all the onboard experiences Norwegian Aqua has to offer with their loved ones before relaxing on the pink sandy beaches and dipping into the clear blue waters of Bermuda,” he added.
Not only do guests get to enjoy a new ship, but they also get to enjoy the cruise line’s newest features, including the Aqua Slidecoaster, the first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide at sea, and Glow Court, a digital sports complex.
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Norwegian Aqua’s first successful voyage from the city that never sleeps launched on August 22, 2025, and enjoyed an overnight call in Bermuda, arriving at 8 a.m. on August 24 and not departing again until 3 p.m. on August 25.
The second voyage kicks off later today, August 27, for another 5-day itinerary, now that the ship’s inaugural sailing has returned.
Longer 7-night options spend two nights in Bermuda for an even extended visit to the British island.
New Ship, New Fun
Norwegian Aqua’s Bermuda itineraries, designed to provide up to 3,571 passengers with more time ashore, also allow for plenty of time to experience the new ship and discover its amenities.
Families and groups will find a new Aqua Game Zone venue with arcade and virtual reality games, while adults can head to the expanded pool deck or the adults-only Vibe Beach Club retreat, complete with cabanas and hot tubs.
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Entertainment onboard includes two major productions. “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince” pats tribute to the late music icon with a theatrical experience, while “Elements: The World Expanded” builds on one of Norwegian Cruise Line’s most popular shows.
Guests can also choose from 17 dining venues and multiple nightlife options.
The last roundtrip sailing to Bermuda will conclude on October 4, 2025, and then the 156,300-gross-ton vessel will reposition to Miami to launch a winter program of Caribbean and Bahama cruises on October 7 through April 2026.
These itineraries range from 4 to 7 days and include calls at the cruise line’s private destination, Great Stirrup Cay, in the Bahamas, currently undergoing a multi-phase expansion.
The destination will debut a new multi-ship pier, a 28,000-square-foot heated pool, and a kids’ splash pad by late 2025. A waterpark is also scheduled to open in summer in 2026.
Norwegian Aqua will return to New York for passengers who miss this inaugural season, with further roundtrip sailings through October 2026.
