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Norwegian Aqua Day 4: When Weather Turns Your Port Day Into a Sea Day

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Other · FallFrom New York CityVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Indulge knocks it out of the park almost every single morning. And it's a fast way to have high quality food.

You just kind of have to accept that it is what it is. Fortunately, we didn't have any excursions booked or we would have, you know, obviously had to have been disappointed.

Overall, I'd have to give a big thumbs up to Huki on the NCL Aqua. The space is massive and that's really because you can only fit so many people.

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you want a fast breakfast, choose Indulge Food Hall over the buffet or The Local.
Use the Sea Express Ferry to get from the Royal Naval Dockyard to Hamilton to bypass traffic and see panoramic views.
If the weather is bad, expect long wait times at restaurants and bars as more passengers stay onboard.
Check the Norwegian app or touchscreens for daily schedules if you don't want a printed copy.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather disrupting plansAccept that it is what it is; there is plenty to do on the ship if you can't get off.
Navigating port transfersUse the ferry to Hamilton to save time and see better views than the road.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like when bad weather forces passengers to stay on a cruise ship?
QHow crowded do the buffet and dining rooms get on a rainy day?
QWhat are the best ways to get around Bermuda from the Royal Naval Dockyard?
QIs the food at Indulge Food Hall good for a quick breakfast?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Bermuda3 Happy Bacon
Top: Glass bottom boat tour
Hamilton3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

On Day 4 of our New York City to Bermuda cruise aboard the brand-new NCL Aqua, a relentless rainy day and light drizzle forced 95% of passengers to stay inside. In this vlog, we show you the reality of navigating crowded buffet lines, finding overflow seating at Sukhothai, and managing long wait times at the Commodore main dining room and the Whiskey Bar. From grabbing a fast breakfast at Indulge Food Hall to hunting down a quiet spot at the Swirl bar and enjoying dinner and a show at Hazuki Teppanyaki, we explore how to make the most of your time together when weather ruins your excursion plans. We also check out the house band at Syd Norman’s Pour House, catching a comedy show at The Improv, and unwinding at our favorite spot on the ship: the lounge area by the Metropolitan Bar. Plus, because the weather had other plans for us today, we throw it back to our November 2024 Bermuda cruise to show you what you can do in port when the sun is shining. Learn how to bypass island traffic using the $5 Sea Express Ferry from the Royal Naval Dockyard to the epicenter of Hamilton, explore Fort Hamilton and the Bermuda National Gallery, and see what it’s like to take a glass-bottom boat tour over local shipwrecks and coral reefs. The weather finally cleared up right as we went to bed, meaning tomorrow we hit the ground running around the Royal Naval Dockyard. 👉 Subscribe to The Sail Away to help us keep producing content that maximizes your travel journeys! 📢 Connect with us on Facebook to see the full, complete menus from all specialty and included dining restaurants across the NCL Aqua.