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Boarding Day for NORWEGIAN AQUA's Maiden Voyage (But There's a BIG Issue!)

Zach the Traveling Man
Zach the Traveling Man
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πŸ‘οΈ 57K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 43:33

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents their experience boarding the Norwegian Aqua for its maiden voyage departing from Southampton. The video provides an extensive tour of the new ship, highlighting features such as the Penrose atrium, the Infinity Beach area, the Vibe Beach Club, and various dining venues like the Indulge Food Hall and the new Thai restaurant. The creator notes that the ship is ten percent larger than its sister ships in the Prima Plus series. However, the voyage faces immediate challenges due to weather in the North Atlantic. A storm has forced an itinerary change, extending the cruise from seven days to ten days and rerouting the destination from Boston to New York City. The creator also details several logistical difficulties encountered on embarkation day, including long lines at guest services and issues with a paid room upgrade that prevented immediate access to a balcony stateroom. Despite these setbacks and the frustration of waiting in lines for dining reservations, the creator concludes that the ship offers impressive amenities and they are excited to explore the vessel during the extended transatlantic crossing.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Aqua
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Aqua
Solid Strip

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
Transatlantic Β· Spring Β· 10 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This is the maiden voyage of Norwegian Aqua, and I am excited to be here, excited to show this off to you.

We're now delayed and we're not going to be going to Boston at all. We're actually going to be a 10-day cruise now ending in New York City on April 7th.

I'm just happy that the beds are together and I'm ready to go to bed even though it's only 7:30.

Just happy to be on Norwegian Aqua. Been looking forward to seeing the ship for a long time.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book Vibe Beach Club passes as soon as they become available because they sell out quickly.
βœ“Use the Indulge Food Hall tablet to order food and have it delivered to your table.
βœ“Be prepared for potential itinerary changes on maiden voyages and have flexibility.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to board Norwegian Aqua on its maiden voyage?
QHow does the new ship compare to previous Prima-class ships?
QWhat are the new features and changes on Norwegian Aqua?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

New York City3 Happy Bacon
Southampton2Β½ Happy Bacon
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