Eric Stonestreet, greatest recognized for his endearing portrayal of Cameron Tucker in Trendy Household, has change into the godfather of Norwegian Aqua.
The Prima Plus-class vessel debuts in April 2025, with a christening ceremony scheduled in Miami on April 13. Through the occasion, Stonestreet will honor maritime custom by breaking a champagne bottle throughout the Aqua’s bow, wishing the ship and its passengers good luck.
Stonestreet gained the hearts of People as a mainstay on the ABC sitcom Trendy Household which aired from 2009 to 2020. His efficiency on the present earned him two Emmys.
The 53-year-old additionally lent his skills to different lighthearted productions, Id Thief and The Secret Lifetime of Pets. Moreover, Stonestreet hosted the fact competitors collection Domino Masters and is a part of the Disney+ streaming collection The Santa Clauses.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) President, David J. Herrera, was impressed by Stonestreet’s charisma and humor, remarking that they had been an ideal match for the 156,300-ton vessel and the cruise line.
“Eric’s authenticity, wit, appeal, and real need to convey happiness to the lots embodies the function of godfather for Norwegian Aqua, in addition to who we’re and what we stand for as an organization. We’re honored to have Eric because the godfather of Norwegian Aqua,” Herrera declared.
Stonestreet shared his pleasure, saying, “I’m blown away by what’s in retailer for Norwegian Aqua and I can’t wait to take a experience on the Aqua Slidecoaster, take pleasure in some pink curry on the all-new Sukhothai, and most significantly create lifelong recollections with my family whereas on board this progressive new ship.”
After the christening, Norwegian Aqua will host seven-day itineraries from Port Canaveral, taking visitors to Caribbean ports of name like Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Its voyages may even function NCL’s unique vacation spot within the Bahamas, Nice Stirrup Cay.
The three,571-passenger vessel’s maiden season will likely be adopted by seasonal five- and seven-day Jap Caribbean sailings, happening from October 2025 to April 2026 and November 2026 to March 2027.
The primary Prima Plus-class vessel boasts extra spacious public areas, the hybrid rollercoaster Aqua Slidecoaster, a high-tech digital sports activities advanced, a reimagined Galaxy Pavilion, three-bedroom duplex suites, and brand-new eating choices.
