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Is This THE WORST Cruise Ship Top Deck? NCL Viva - The Good and The Bad Design Elements

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👁️ 6K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 11:03
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
Mediterranean · SpringVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Good job NCL for proactively fighting against the people who reserve a sun lounger at 7 a.m. and then go back to bed

It's called the Belvadier Bar. Let me show you where it is

This is seriously such a bad idea and it's better on just about every other ship I've ever been on

I've had gas that's lasted longer than a ride on this water slide

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the Belvadier Bar on deck 6 for quicker drinks when other bars are crowded
Visit the observation lounge on deck 17 for a quiet place to read or work with ocean views
Skip the main buffet for breakfast and go to the observation lounge for coffee and a croissant

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the good and bad design elements of the NCL Viva top deck?
QHow does the NCL Viva's top deck compare to other cruise ships?

Topics Covered

Dining Bars Drinks2½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconPool Deck4 Sad BaconWater Park4½ Sad BaconEntertainment Activities2½ Sad BaconValue Pricing3 Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Some cruise ships are designed in a harmonious, logical way that lets vacationers flow easily through the ship and all its offerings. And some cruise ships are designed like the NCL Viva... :-P While I absolutely love the open air, light concept with the extra "Ocean Blvd" outdoor area, there are many things about the design of this ship that just don't seem to make sense! #cruise #cruiseline #cruiseship VIVA Cruise Ship Restaurants: https://youtu.be/8_1PjD3VtFs Get my NEW BOOK, "Places, Please!" on Amazon: Link for USA: https://amzn.to/49v7OCd Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qb5AAbSI9kcjptctjWs1g/join "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09MV7KR5K Get exclusive videos and behind the scenes looks here: https://www.patreon.com/veryunofficial Amazon links to my gear, and other fun stuff I wish I had! https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Follow on: www.facebook.com/MorgansVeryunOfficialTravelGuides Instagram @MrMorganOBrien Twitter: @MrMorganOBrien Affiliate Links: I receive a small percentage from purchases made from affiliate links that may be contained in this description. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.