Norwegian Aqua Review: Is NCL’s Newest Ship Good for Adult Couples?
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We just got back from a 7-day cruise aboard Norwegian Aqua. This was our 150th cruise.
Just for full disclosure, we are cruise journalists and we often are invited on cruise ships by the cruise lines to review their ships and uh they pay for our cruise.
I'm going to say yes with a couple of caveats.
We were very disappointed. It we ate there the very first night and I thought this is good.
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Get our honest review of the Norwegian Aqua, NCL’s newest Prima-class ship. After celebrating our 150th cruise, we share what’s great, what needs work, and—most importantly—whether Norwegian Aqua is a good fit for adult couples. From dining and entertainment to embarkation tips, stateroom insights, and overall value, this review gives you the real experience before you book. Perfect for travelers comparing NCL Prima & Viva class ships, cruise newcomers, and adult couples looking for the right ship. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Start 03:39 - Embarkation 08:58 - The Ship - Norwegian Aqua 14:28 - Accommodations 22:03 - Bars & Lounges 25:13 - Food and Dining 25:40 - - Shoreside Buffet 27:24 - - Hudson’s (MDR) 28:41 - - Indulge Food Hall 30:30 - - The Local 33:05 - SPECIALTY DINING 34:08 - - Cagney’s Steakhouse 38:07 - - Hasuki - Japanese Teppanyaki 40:30 - Disembarkation 43:11 - Final Assessment Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cruisereport Visit our website: https://cruisereport.com Cruise Blog: https://cruisereport.com/cruise-blogs Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/cruisereport CruiseReport.com is a consumer-oriented cruise information website and blog. CruiseReport.com is NOT A TRAVEL AGENCY, nor are we affiliated with any seller of travel. All content is copyright material of PITA, LLC dba CruiseReport.com If you have questions or comments, please contact us at media@cruisereport.com #nclcruise #norwegianaqua #norwegianprima #norwegianviva #cruiseship #cruisereview