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I Stayed in The Luxury Area Most Guests Never See | Emma Cruises

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👁️ 263K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 13:26

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Editorial Summary

The creator shares her experience staying in the Haven, a luxury ship-within-a-ship concept on a Norwegian cruise. Having spent twenty years in standard cabins, she explores the exclusive amenities available to Haven guests, including private elevators, a dedicated lounge, and a specialized restaurant. She details her stay in a spacious two-bedroom family cabin, noting features such as multiple bathrooms, a butler service available twenty-four hours a day, and the ability to have meals served in the room. The creator highlights the high quality of the food in the Haven restaurant and the convenience of the included beverage and Wi-Fi packages. Additionally, she describes the private pool deck, which features an infinity pool, a sauna, and an ice room. Throughout the video, she compares the luxury experience to her previous cruises, concluding that the specialized service and private spaces provide a distinct, high-end atmosphere while still allowing access to the rest of the ship's entertainment and activities.

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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Other · 3 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been cruising with Norwegian for 20 years. And in that time, I've stayed in all of the cheapest cabins.

The food was absolutely fantastic. It's some of the best food I've ever had on a cruise or on land for that matter.

The Mora package is included for all guests who are staying in the haven, which means that everybody has drinks and Wi-Fi included as standard as it should be.

I've been on 76 cruises now where the toilets were exactly the same. So, I honestly just thought that that's how cruise ship toilets have to be.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the Haven exclusive elevators to board the Haven area.
Take advantage of the included Mora package for drinks and Wi-Fi.
Enjoy the pool deck on deck 16 with its infinity pool and comfortable seating.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling out of place in a luxury areaNorwegian is a casual cruise line, and this extends everywhere, so you won't feel uncomfortable.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Haven on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship?
QWhat amenities and perks are included in the Haven?
QIs staying in the Haven worth the extra cost?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Lisbon2½ Happy Bacon
Southampton2½ Happy Bacon
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