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Norwegian Aqua Review: What we Loved, Didn’t Love, and Hated about Newest Cruise Ship in the World

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👁️ 12K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 36:39
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbeanFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I am calling this the best new attraction on a cruise ship in many years.

We loved it that much. I'm giving it six ships out of five.

It is my new favorite ship that I have experienced.

The service was phenomenal. We experienced this on Prima and we loved it again here.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your freestyle daily for Aqua Slide Coaster hours.
Skip the Penrose Atrium bar for faster service.
Book reservations on day one to avoid long lines.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Making reservationsNominate someone in your party to wait in line on day one.
Finding quiet spacesUse deck 8 or the observation lounge for relaxation.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of the Norwegian Aqua?
QIs the Norwegian Aqua worth sailing on?
QWhat should first-timers know about this new ship?

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YouTube Video Description

We just got off the newest cruise ship in the world – Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Aqua – and WOW, do we have a lot to tell you about! From thrilling attractions to a couple unexpected disappointments, we break it all down by what we loved, what we didn’t love, and what we hated. Norwegian Aqua is the very first ship in the new Prima Plus class from Norwegian Cruise Line. The ship is 10% larger than her Prima-class siblings Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva. That means, she has both new and expanded venues, new attractions, and a few things that have been removed that we are very happy about! In our full review of the Norwegian Aqua, we cover food, drinks, entertainment, ship design, and more. Here are just a couple highlights we think you’ll love: • Indulge Food Hall • Norwegian’s first-ever Thai restaurant at sea, Sukothai • The brand-new Swirl Wine Bar and some delicious frozen drinks • First-of-its-kind Aqua Slidecoaster – for the kids and kids-at-heart • Stunning ship design, spa, gym, theater, and more • Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, A Celebration of Prince, Elements: The World Expanded Like any vacation, there are always a few things that didn’t go according to plan. There were also some disappointing changes that just don’t make sense. We’ll tell you about all of those things when we talk about what we didn’t love and what we hated about the Norwegian Aqua. Whether you're a loyal NCL fan or curious about the new Prima-Plus class, this is the ultimate Norwegian Aqua review with cruise tips, secret spaces, food highlights, and design upgrades. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to join our growing cruise community! We’ve got so many more adventures ahead this year and next, so don’t miss out on This Cruise Life of ours! #norwegianaqua #nclaqua #newship #cruisereview #ncl #cruisetips #cruisevlog