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Boarding NCL's NEWEST SHIP, the NORWEGIAN AQUA | Cruise Vlog

Ryan and Kala
Ryan and Kala
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πŸ‘οΈ 61K viewsπŸ“… 11 months ago⏱️ 43:11

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their first day boarding the Norwegian Aqua, a new ship from Norwegian Cruise Line. After navigating security and check-in, they explore the ship's amenities, including the pool deck, various bars, and the Indulge Food Hall, which features iPad-based ordering. They provide a detailed tour of their upgraded interior stateroom, highlighting modern features like the walk-in glass shower, integrated lighting controls, and ample power outlets. The vlog covers their dining experiences, ranging from casual snacks at the food hall to a formal dinner in the Commodore Room, where they note the attentive service regarding food allergies. The day concludes with an energetic embarkation party featuring crew-led dances and a nighttime walk to view the ocean from the aft of the ship. They also explore the ship's nightlife options, including a whiskey bar and a local bar and grill offering complimentary pub food. The creators express excitement for the remainder of their seven-day cruise and plan to test more onboard attractions in upcoming videos.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Aqua
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Aqua
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleOccasional Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We're about to board Norwegian's newest ship, the Norwegian Aqua. We're very excited.

The pool area is lit, guys.

We had a fantastic day.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book dining reservations early to avoid long lines.
βœ“Use the iPad ordering system in the food hall for fast service.
βœ“Explore the ship on the first day to get familiar with the layout.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing where to go or what to do on the first day β€” Take time to explore the ship and get familiar with the layout.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to board Norwegian's newest ship?
QHow is the pool deck and amenities on the Norwegian Aqua?
QWhat are the dining options and how is the food?

Topics Covered

Embarkation3 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4 Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconCabin Interior3Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2Β½ Happy Bacon
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