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I Stayed In The MOST EXPENSIVE Suite On The World’s NEWEST Cruise Ship | HONEST REVIEW

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The Shiplife
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👁️ 67K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 21:25

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive review of a week-long Caribbean cruise aboard the Norwegian Aqua, focusing on a stay in the Haven's premier owner suite. After detailing the ship's specifications as a Prima Plus class vessel, the creator describes the embarkation process and the initial service experience with the butler staff. The review covers the layout of the ship, noting that while the design is modern, the flow can be disorienting and requires significant walking. The creator evaluates various dining options, praising the food quality at several specialty restaurants while noting that some amenities, like the Vibe Beach Club, require additional fees even for suite guests. Entertainment is highlighted as a strength, specifically the Broadway-style shows, though the nightlife in the large theater is described as unsuccessful. The experience concludes with a discussion of the Caribbean ports, where the creator notes logistical issues at Great Stirrup Cay regarding docking and guest access to private areas. Ultimately, while the suite and food were highlights, the creator expresses a preference for older Norwegian ship classes due to better ship flow.

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
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🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · 7 nightsFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This well rather expensive experience, $40,000 for the premier owner suite alone, which you will check out in this video, was sponsored by our amazing travel partners over at Lux Rally Travel.

I had so much fun on board the Norwegian Aqua. Would I go back to that specific ship? Maybe.

The food there was absolutely delicious. It was amazing, hands down.

It doesn't flow very well... it can be just a little disorienting, confusing, and honestly exhausting when it comes to the flow of the ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Plan your commute to Port Canaveral accordingly due to heavy traffic on cruise days.
Arrive early for comedy and improv shows to secure seating.
Consider purchasing the Vibe Beach Club for easier access to certain parts of the ship.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating a large, complex shipBe prepared for lots of walking and ups and downs; consider purchasing Vibe Beach Club for easier access.
Choosing dining optionsTry the Indulge Food Hall and specialty restaurants like Sucatai and Hasaki for great food experiences.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to stay in the most expensive suite on the world's newest cruise ship?
QHow does the Norwegian Aqua compare to other Prima class ships?
QWhat are the food, entertainment, and nightlife options on board?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife1½ Sad BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconCabin Suite3 Happy BaconEmbarkation1 Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Happy BaconPort Destination1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Port Canaveral
Porta Plata1 Happy Bacon
St. Thomas
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