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How Only 5 Hours in St. Thomas BLEW Our Minds! | NCL Aqua

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Travel Spree
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👁️ 61K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 30:56

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a five-hour excursion in St. Thomas while sailing on the NCL Aqua. The day begins with a taxi ride to downtown, where they participate in a historic food tour organized by Shore Excursion Group. During the tour, they visit Emancipation Garden and learn about the island's history before sampling local delicacies such as saltfish kiche, coconut green tea, and cornmeal fritters. Following the food tour, the creators visit a local beer house for cocktails and then take a taxi to Mountaintop. At Mountaintop, they enjoy world-famous banana daiquiris while taking in views of Magens Bay. The vlog concludes back on the ship, where the creators tour a three-bedroom suite in the Haven, ride the new aqua coaster, and dine at Cagney's Steakhouse. They evaluate the steak and desserts before briefly checking the casino late at night.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Aqua
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Aqua
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

If you've never been to St. Thomas and you have an opportunity to come here, I definitely recommend coming to St. Thomas and checking it out.

It was one of the better ones that we've been to. And honestly, that dessert was one of the best desserts I've had on a cruise ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be responsible and get back to the ship on time if you do a third-party excursion.
Use the provided link to book with Shore Excursion Group for excursions almost anywhere.
Plan ahead and check taxi rates from the cruise port in St. Thomas.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing the history of St. ThomasDo a historic food tour to learn about the island's history.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do in St. Thomas for a short port day?
QHow is the food and experience on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship?
QWhat are the taxi rates in St. Thomas from the cruise port?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconWater Park4½ Happy BaconCabin Suite5 Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

St. Thomas4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Historic Main Street Food Tour
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