9 Days on Norwegian Aqua I My Wild Transatlantic Crossing to NYC
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This transatlantic voyage kicked off in sunny Southampton.
I am doing this cruise by myself.
The food was delicious, the service was quick, and best of all, I had made some friends on my very first day on board.
It was a fantastic experience, and I am so glad that I went.
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Hey sailors, Join me on board Norwegian Cruise Line’s brand new ship, the Norwegian Aqua, for her maiden transatlantic crossing, from Southampton to New York City. What was supposed to be a 7-day cruise turned into 9 days at sea, thanks to a last-minute itinerary change. But that wasn’t the only surprise… In this video, I take you behind the scenes to see what it’s really like to live on a cruise ship for over a week. From solo traveller meetups and jaw-dropping attractions to unexpected chaos and onboard secrets—this is the full experience! 🛳️ Highlights include: -Exploring Norwegian Aqua’s brand-new cabins, restaurants & rollercoaster -Solo travel on NCL -What happened when the cruise was extended (and the chaos that followed) -Visiting The Local, Indulge, Hudson’s & more dining spots -The real scoop on the food situation 👀 -An insight into life as a crew member on NCL Whether you’re planning your own cruise, curious about Aqua, or just love a good travel story—this one’s for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cruise content! Thank you so much for watching, and Happy Easter! Also, thank you to my Travel Agent, Cruises IT, for being so amazing when things went wrong! https://book.cruisesit.com/home-page CHAPTERS -------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:40 Cruise Extended by 3 Days 02:53 Cabin Tour 05:47 Sail Away Party 06:31 Solo Meet-up & Dinner 07:34 Breakfast Venues 08:40 The Drop 09:50 Exploring The Outer Decks 11:10 Surfside Cafe 12:43 The Atrium & Shops 14:32 Indulge Food Hall 16:12 Revolution Show (Prince) 17:05 Hudsons & Compensation 18:05 Favourite Places to Relax 18:47 The Promenade 19:54 The Observation Lounge 20:54 Sukhothai 21:44 Rumours show (Fleetwood Mac) 22:34 Medical Evacuation 23:50 Onboard Entertainment 25:11 Crew Cabin & Crew Life on NCL 26:28 Aqua Slide 29:01 Virtual Reality Game 29:41 Los Lobos 30:17 Low On Food? 31:43 Solo Travel 32:34 Final Thoughts WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- I go on an adults only cruise ALONE. Swingers, Storms & Solo Meet-ups. https://youtu.be/20xqxgxZyeE How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching