Norwegian Cruise Line Names Actor Eric Stonestreet Norwegian Aqua's Godfather

Image: Eric Stonestreet (Photo Credit: Norwegian Cruise Line)

by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 10:55 AM ET, Wed November 20, 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line has named actor Eric Stonestreet as the godfather of its forthcoming ship Norwegian Aqua.

Best known for portraying Cameron Tucker on “Modern Family,” Stonestreet has won two Primetime Emmy Awards. He’s also appeared in “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Identity Thief,” and he hosted “Domino Masters.”?

“We had an amazing time with Eric on one of our ships, and also got to spend some time with his charming family after,” says David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Over the past couple of months, Eric has become a true friend of NCL. Eric’s authenticity, wit, charm and genuine desire to bring happiness to the masses embodies the role of godfather for Norwegian Aqua, as well as who we are and what we stand for as a company. We are honored to have Eric as the godfather of Norwegian Aqua.”

Stonestreet will help christen Norwegian Aqua on April 13, 2025, in Miami. The ship— the first ship in the line’s Prima Plus Class—will then sail a variety of Caribbean voyages through March 2027.

For its first season, Norwegian Aqua will homeport at Port Canaveral, Florida. The ship will sail 7-day itineraries to destinations like Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and the cruise line’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay.

From August 2025 to October 2025 and May 2026 to October 2026, the ship will be based in New York and will offer 5- to 7-day voyages to Bermuda from. From October 2025 through April 2026 and November 2026 to March 2027, the ship will offer 5- and 7-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries from Miami.

“Traveling the world to meet new people and explore new places is something I love to do, and after recently experiencing what Norwegian has to offer, I can attest that Norwegian truly makes it easy to do more of what I enjoy while on vacation,” says Stonestreet. “I am blown away by what’s in store for Norwegian Aqua and I cannot wait to take a ride on the Aqua Slidecoaster, indulge in some red curry at the all-new Sukhothai and most importantly create lifelong memories with my own family while on board this innovative new ship."?

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