Prince tribute show headlines Norwegian Aqua entertainment

Passenger favorites also return.

The Prince tribute show, developed in partnership with Prince Legacy, LLC and Primary Wave Music, spotlights the Oscar-winning, seven-time Grammy Award-winning and 38-time Grammy-nominated artist during a concert-like experience of chart-topping hits including 'Let’s Go Crazy,' 'Little Red Corvette,' 'Delirious,' 'Purple Rain' and others.

Enhanced 'Elements'

Norwegian Cruise Line is enhancing the highest guest-rated show in its history, 'Elements,' with new surprises. 'Elements: The World Expanded' blends acrobatics, magic and intrigue, drawing inspiration from the four elements, earth, wind, water and fire.

Both productions were developed by NCL’s in-house production team at the Creative Studios by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in Tampa, in partnership with Patricia Wilcox, an award-winning Broadway choreographer, director and long-time NCL partner. The Creative Studios has produced in-house shows since 2008.

Comedy club, game shows, Fleetwood Mac tribute

Other new and returning entertainment venues and shows include The Aqua Theater & Club, The Improv at Sea comedy club, 'The Price is Right Live on NCL' game show and 'Syd Norman’s Presents: Rumours,' a Fleetwood Mac tribute experience that will be held in the Aqua Theater & Club to accommodate more attendees for this always jam-packed show.

'Revolution: A Celebration of Prince'

The hour-long show in the Aqua Theater & Club will feature performances both on stage and off for a fully immersive experience. Attendees can be on the dance floor with the cast or watch from traditional theater seating.

'I’ve always been inspired by Prince and the idea came to me, nearly seven years ago, to create a theatrical concert that would joyfully celebrate his music and exceptional artistry,' said Wilcox, conceiver, director and choreographer of 'Revolution: A Celebration of Prince.'

Added Charles F. Spicer Jr., managing partner for Prince Legacy, LLC: '... This musical showcase will have everyone talking and wanting to see the show over and over again.'

'Elements: The World Expanded'

Fifteen years after its inception aboard Norwegian Spirit, Wilcox’s 'Elements' has become one of NCL’s highest-rated shows of all time and is featured across four ships. Now revamped for Norwegian Aqua, it will be a more immersive version.

Transformational venue

The Aqua Theater & Club, similar to the Theater & Club aboard Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, transforms from a three-story theater into a three-story Vegas-style nightclub with an expansive dance floor, enhanced and interactive chandelier and two bars.

The venue will showcase all nightclub programming through three themed experiences: ''90s Party,' with the top hits and outfits of the decade; 'Livin’ La Vida Loca,' featuring the latest Latin jams; and 'Pop Life,' a Prince-influenced club experience.

Norwegian Aqua's entertainment programming also includes a new in-house NCL production, 'The Welcome Aboard Show' with vocalists and dancers previewing all the offerings of the cruise. Immediately following this is 'Ocean Music Fest,' an immersive concert and jam session with multiple musicians.

Caribbean and Bermuda cruises

Norwegian Aqua is scheduled to sail seven-day Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral starting in April 2025 then five- and seven-day voyages to Bermuda from New York, August through October 2025, followed by five- and seven-day eastern Caribbean itineraries from PortMiami October 2025 through April 2026.