Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the new wellness and dining offerings coming to the Norwegian Aura.

Throughout the ship, restaurants, bars and lounges have also been redesigned and repositioned.

“The Norwegian Aura is all about giving guests more of what they love, with spaces and experiences that make vacation feel even easier,” said Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line.

Dining

Norwegian said in a press release that the Aura’s culinary program includes 22 food and beverage options spanning over 10 distinct cuisines.

Making its debut aboard the Aura, Tamara will become NCL’s first specialty restaurant dedicated to Indian cuisine and will be located on Deck 8.

Guests will enjoy authentic flavors with dishes like Short-Rib Dosa, a crisp rice-lentil crepe with tomato sambar, fenugreek and coconut chutney; Lamb Biryani, with basmati rice, warm spices and caramelized onions; and a Green Papaya Salad, tossed tableside with pomegranate, tamarind, peanuts, jaggery and chili.

Also new to the Aura is The Panorama Room, a completely reimagined complimentary dining experience that transforms traditional main dining through immersive visual technology. It will be located on Deck 6.

Hudson’s, the signature main dining room renowned for its sweeping 270-degree ocean views, will also debut an elevated new design.

The Aura’s restaurant collection includes:

• Le Bistro
• Sukhothai
• Palomar
• Italian Onda by Scarpetta
• Cagney’s Steakhouse, and
• Hasuki.

Additional enhancements include an expanded Surfside Café, the return of Indulge Food Hall, and a new Middle Eastern concept.

Guests will also enjoy the newly designed Haven Bar and Lounge and Haven Restaurant.

Bars and lounges across the ship will feature refreshed interiors and expanded layouts, including a larger Penrose Bar & Atrium.

The Aura will offer a variety of bars, including the Daybreak Bar, Metropolitan Bar and the Whiskey Bar.

Wellness

The company added that its Mandara Spa will span two decks and feature spaces and experiences inspired by forest canopies, cave-like retreats and waterfalls.

The Thermal Suite, offering 15 wellness amenities, includes 11 new experiences.

Among them is the Sensory Rain Pool, a 360-degree experience that transforms from calm waters to a tropical rainfall and eventually a dramatic thunderstorm, complete with simulated lightning effects and the sounds of rolling thunder.

There is also the:

• Blue Glow Suite
• Foot Spa
• Waterfall Experience
• Snow Cave
• Reflection Pool, and
• Guided Hot and Cold Plunge experiences.

Guests can also enjoy a Salt Room, Meditation Lounge, Aromatic Steam Room, Finnish Sauna, Charcoal Sauna and a Zen Lounge.

Additionally, the facility will include a state-of-the-art fitness center.

The ship will also feature Ocean Heights, a hub for fun for families.