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NCL Aqua Cruise Ship Tour - we take you round Norwegian's newest ship.

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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewโœจCasual Creator
Caribbean ยท 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

On port days and evenings, it flows generally well. However, on sea days, the ship feels intolerably crowded at times.

Now, a big positive on this ship is the service without exception. It was excellent.

We loved this concept and the food was always fresh, beautifully presented and generally delivered quickly.

Their 45minute performances were some of the best we've seen at sea.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book a guaranteed inside cabin if you are on a budget, as they felt slightly larger than usual.
โœ“Arrive at Hudson's dining room by 5:00 p.m. to guarantee a window seat.
โœ“Consider buying a day pass for the spa in the evening ($49) when it is quiet.
โœ“Prepay gratuities to avoid them being automatically added to your onboard bill.
โœ“Visit Great Stirrup Cay, as it is a highlight of the itinerary.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding a seat on deck โ€” Be prepared to look for seats early, especially on sea days.
Drinks package costs โ€” The package is good value but gratuities are extra ($16/day).
Dining times โ€” It is anytime dining, but popular venues fill up fast.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Norwegian Aqua a good ship for a cruise?
QWhat are the food and dining options like on the Norwegian Aqua?
QIs the ship crowded?
QWhat is the service like on a new ship?
QIs the drinks package worth it?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Great Stirrup Cay4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

#nclcruises Norwegian Aqua , NCL Aqua, divides opinion - shoud you consider it, what's it like and is NCL's newest cruise ship, The Aqua, brilliant or flawed. Our tour takes you round Norwegian Aqua and tell you about the key things you need to know like service, food and dining, entertainment, activities, staterooms, drinks, Great Stirrup Cay and the drinks and packages. #norwegianaqua #cruisereviews 00:00 Introduction 00:50 NCL Aqua Overview 03:10 NCL Aqua Service 03:23 NCL Aqua Dining and Food 06:39 NCL Aqua Staterooms 07:25 NCL Aqua Entertainment 09:36 NCL Aqua Activities 10:46 NCL Aqua Gym and Spa 11:36 NCL Aqua Bars, drinks and packages 12:36 NCL Aqua Great Stirrup Cay 13:50 NCL Aqua Embarkation and Disembarkation 14:29 NCL Aqua Summary - our final thoughts 15:44 NCL Aqua Speciality Menus 17:17 NCL Aqua Ship slidehsow