Norwegian Cruise Line has adjusted the itinerary of the current cruise onboard the Norwegian Aqua to allow for an unplanned bunkering stop in Grand Bahama.
According to a statement sent to guests onboard, the 2025-built vessel is now scheduled to make a technical call in Freeport on November 14, 2026.
“In order to complete necessary bunkering operations, the Norwegian Aqua will make a brief technical call at Freeport,” the company explained.
“While this required work will not impact the safety of the vessel, it is important that our technical teams have the time needed to complete these operations as planned,” Norwegian continued.
“The safety, comfort and overall experience of our guests and crew remain our highest priorities and these operations will help ensure the vessel continues to perform smoothly throughout the voyage,” the statement added.
To accommodate the technical call, Norwegian shortened planned visits to Tortola, British Virgin Islands, and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.
Originally scheduled to visit Tortola from 6:45 AM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, the Norwegian Aqua will now depart half an hour earlier.
After a day at sea, the ship is now scheduled to arrive at Great Stirrup Cay one hour earlier than planned, docking at 9:00 AM on Saturday.
Departure from Norwegian’s private island destination was moved up by two hours and is now set to take place at 4:00 PM.
Calling the itinerary changes a “minor adjustment,” the company said that passengers will still be able to “enjoy a wonderful day at Great Stirrup Cay.”
The Norwegian Aqua will then sail to Grand Bahama on Saturday, arriving at Freeport at 7:30 PM and remaining anchored through 11:59 PM.
The company noted that the stop is technical only and guests will not be able to disembark while the vessel is at anchor.
Shore excursions booked through Norwegian for the affected destinations will be adjusted accordingly, the company added.
Tours that cannot fit within the adjusted port times will be cancelled, with full refunds set to be credited to passengers’ onboard accounts.
“Thank you for your understanding as we complete these important operational requirements,” Norwegian added.
The Norwegian Aqua is currently offering a seven-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean that sailed from PortMiami on November 8, 2026.
In addition to Tortola and Great Stirrup Cay, the sailing also included visits to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
