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NCL AQUA - I booked a cruise three days before it sailed! JW Marriott Miami, Chug's Diner

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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 7 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was scrolling through Instagram and I got an NCL cruise ad and checked it out and there were some really, really good deals, but this one particularly stood out.

I would highly recommend. In fact, for as cheap as it was, I would highly highly highly that's three highlys at home. Recommend.

The highlight of the food so far has been the yellowtail crude. Um, really, really good.

Both comedians, exceptional. Um, two of the funnier comedians I have ever seen on cruise ships.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book specialty dining as soon as you get on the ship because reservations cannot be made in advance.
Use the ship's Wi-Fi to make restaurant reservations on Norwegian ships.
If you don't have luggage tags at the port, the porter can create them for you.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to book a cruise just three days before it sails?
QHow does Norwegian Cruise Line compare to Royal Caribbean?
QWhat are the dining options and experiences on board the Norwegian Aqua?

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Port Highlights

Miami4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We are trying out NCL cruise line for the second time, on a cruise I booked three days before it set sail! We are boarding the Aqua for a seven night sailing from Miami. But first we check out the JW Marriot in Miami and have dinner at Chug's Diner, a Michelin bib gourmand restaurant that I HIGHLY recommend. Boarding the ship we find out our room, have dinner at the Italian concept on board called Oneda, and check out some Comedians. November 29, 2025 https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/miajw-jw-marriott-miami/overview/ https://chugsdiner.com/#welcome-home https://www.ncl.com/cruise-deals/free-at-sea?g_cmid=0_0_0_0_0&cid=PS_DIG_NA_PMX_GOO_NA_NA_DESTCAN_NA_NA_NAM&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20379254587&gclid=CjwKCAiAjc7KBhBvEiwAE2BDOSI4t16EFhZ5VJOJjnbbRG7bxgdtMuZCw6csWrX9vZSJh-viDB92cRoC27IQAvD_BwE 00:00 Logo 00:05 Welcome to Aqua 02:03 JW Marriot Miami 03:42 Chug's Diner 10:02 Back to Boarding Day 12:57 NCL Aqua Room 9763 Tour 16:22 Oneda by Scarpetta 21:38 Comedians 22:48 Wrap Up Assets in this video from: MotionArray.com EpidemicSound.com NCL - Aqua - Seven Nights - Miami - St. Thomas - Tortola - Great Stirrup Cay - Solo Cruise - Last Minute Cruise