NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled the upcoming culinary and beverage enhancements for the fleet's newest (Prima Plus-class) vessel Norwegian Aqua, scheduled for inauguration in April 2025.
Sukhothai, the inaugural Thai specialty restaurant within the company's portfolio, promises a menu featuring traditional Thai cuisine with innovative reinterpretations. Offerings such as Thai Cashew Chicken, Salt and Pepper Prawns, and Thai Grilled Steak Salad will tantalize guests' palates. The restaurant's ambiance, crafted by London-based interior design firm SMC Design, blends traditional Thai elements with contemporary aesthetics. Bamboo and rice paper lights, alongside geometric-patterned floors and vibrant furniture, await guests on deck 17.
Indulge Food Hall, a popular feature returning to Norwegian Aqua, introduces Planterie, a new addition offering plant-based bowls and health-conscious fare on deck 8. Dishes like the Southwest Bowl with smoked tempeh and the Mediterranean Goddess Bowl highlight the menu's diversity. Revamped by New York's Rockwell Group, the food hall now boasts a modern design inspired by international marketplaces. Deep wood accents, opulent furnishings, and rich hues create an inviting atmosphere.
Debuting onboard Norwegian Aqua, Swirl Wine Bar, nestled between the Whiskey Bar and Hasuki, presents a curated selection of wines in an intimate setting on deck 6. Studio Dado's design draws inspiration from Arizona's Antelope Canyon, blending warm tones with cascading lines and azure accents.
Returning venues receive fresh updates aboard Norwegian Aqua. The Commodore Room, a main dining space, showcases a design paying homage to its namesake, evoking the ambiance of a vintage captain's quarters. Metropolitan cocktail bar relocates to the aft of deck 7, now featuring live music entertainment amid art deco-inspired decor envisioned by Studio Dado.
Nama Sushi and Sashimi, now redesigned by Studio Dado, boasts a vibrant aesthetic inspired by Japanese manga.
Surfside Cafe, reimagined by London's AD Associates, radiates warmth with sunset tones, while Palomar seafood restaurant incorporates natural elements like rope and wood accents.
Penrose Bar and Waves Pool Bar undergo redesigns, and expansions are planned for The Local Bar & Grill, Hasuki, and Cagney's.