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The Ultimate Tour of the BRAND NEW Norwegian Aqua (a strange but stunning cruise ship)

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👁️ 51K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 44:28
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Creator's Key Takeaways

This may be the ship of some cruisers dreams. But while some parts of this ship might be all the rage, others are honestly just strange.

We found this gym to feel a bit smaller and darker than what we've experienced on most other newer cruise ships.

The theater here on the Aqua is definitely one of the smaller theaters we've seen on a cruise ship.

We would highly recommend it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to the Aqua Racer right when it opens to avoid long lines.
Bring your own bottle for water, as bottled water is not included in the drink package.
Visit the observation lounge in the afternoons for scones and whipped cream.

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Finding a good dirty martini on a cruise shipTry the dirty martini at the Belvadier Bar, made with Shopen vodka and perfect olive juice.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the overall experience like on the brand new Norwegian Aqua?
QWhat are the dining options and food quality on the Norwegian Aqua?
QWhat are the standout features and potential drawbacks of the Norwegian Aqua?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Top: Great Stirrup Cay
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YouTube Video Description

Come along as we board the BRAND NEW Norwegian Aqua! The Norwegian Aqua offers 18 bars and lounges, 17 restaurants, 4 pools and stunning views from almost everywhere. While we found this ship to be beautiful, we also found it to be somewhat unusual. In this episode we are going to show you this entire ship, the good, the bad and everything in between! Thanks to Plannin for sponsoring this episode. Even though the giveaway is over you can still sign up for a FREE Plannin account to see our travel recommendations, book cruises & hotels and receive exclusive discounts: https://plann.in/NTvyMz Book a cruise on the Norwegian Aqua here: https://plann.in/4vAMVK #NorwegianAqua #NorwegianCruises #NCLAqua #Explorcation #JamieandSkylar Additional episodes mentioned in this tour: Brand New Cruise Ships in 2025 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOT_jgQ5dAKwBbcRjihP-T1LFAa5IAWTf -- HOW TO SUPPORT US: 🔔 Subscribe & turn the notifications on (it's free!) 📺 Watch more episodes 👍 Leave comments, like and share videos you enjoy 👉 Follow us on social media: - IG: https://www.instagram.com/explor_cation/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/explorcation 📦Shop our favorite things on Amazon: - Beach Gear: https://amzn.to/40RUqUs - Filming Gear: https://amzn.to/3uzLZRs - E-bikes: https://amzn.to/41fcf1q - Travel Stuff: https://amzn.to/47MUOWI **As an affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase an item using one of our links or discount codes, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. -- Timeline: 00:00 – Welcome to the Norwegian Aqua 13:05 – Day 2 15:54 – Room tour 27:40 – Day 3 37:25 – Day 4 Music Credits: All music in this episode is courtesy of Epidemic Sound and Youtube Audio Library.