Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), one of the “big three” global players in cruise travel, officially launched its newest ship – Norwegian Aqua.
More To Sea: Increasingly South Africans Choose To Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), one of the “big three” global players in cruise travel, officially launched its newest ship – Norwegian Aqua.
The Sandton Times stepped aboard the brand-new Norwegian Aqua for its dazzling inaugural sailing from Southampton, for a cruise experience like no other in The Haven.
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Set to be the 20th ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) fleet, Norwegian Aqua is poised to redefine the cruising experience with industry-first attractions, luxurious accommodations, and cutting-edge entertainment.
As the world slowly reopened its borders and travel regained its spark, 2024 proved to be a year of extraordinary journeys and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Nominated for ‘Podcast of the Year’ in the 2024 African Podcast and Voice Awards (APVA), the weekly Sandton Times Hour is a Sandton magazine show that brings the wanted online pages of The Sandton Times to life.
As South Africans increasingly embrace life at sea, Mark Kansley, Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations at Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), reflects on the country’s evolving cruise culture – from a rare career and holiday choice to a thriving travel trend.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is enhancing its fleet with two new Prima Plus Class ships, Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna, and turning its focus to South Africa as both a destination and a growing market for cruise travel.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is making a grand return to southern African waters in November 2024, this time doubling down on the region’s potential by deploying two ships: Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Sky.
You read it here first! Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced the latest addition to its fleet: the all-new Norwegian Luna, at an exclusive media and partners dinner in Venice, Italy.