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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the first two sea days aboard the Norwegian Aqua during a ten day transatlantic voyage from Southampton to New York City. Due to weather conditions in the North Atlantic, the original seven day itinerary was extended, resulting in a route that includes more ocean views. The creator explores various ship amenities, including the Vibe Beach Club, the Indulge Food Hall, and the solo cruiser lounge. After experiencing difficulties with the mobile app for dining reservations, the creator successfully secures specialty dining bookings in person. The vlog also covers the ship's retail offerings, such as branded merchandise and ship models, and provides a review of the new Thai restaurant, Sotai, where the creator highly recommends the almond beef. Weather challenges, including wind and high swells, impact outdoor activities like the aqua slide coaster and pool usage. The experience concludes with a review of the Prince Revolution stage production, which the creator describes as an incredible, Broadway style performance.

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 Vlog🥈Expert Creator
🧍 Best for SoloTransatlantic · 10 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is going to be the primary view of this Cruise take a look out here now sailing along on the Norwegian Aqua the newest cruise ship in the world

today is the first of those C days and it's actually the first C Day Ever for Norwegian Aqua with paying guest with a revenue crew

I highly recommend it great offering a great addition to Aqua I think I know that the space before that was a food Republic

incredible incredible and I know that they're going to have another Stage production show later on in the cruise called elements

Creator's Tips & Advice

Make specialty dining reservations in person on the first or second day to avoid long lines.
Consider the Starbucks package for a 10-day cruise if you plan to have coffee daily.
Attend the Prince Revolution show later in the evening to avoid crowds.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long lines for dining reservationsGo early in the morning or use the dedicated desk on deck 6 for shorter waits.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the first sea days like on Norwegian Aqua?
QHow do you make specialty dining reservations on a new ship?
QWhat is the vibe and entertainment like on a transatlantic cruise?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

New York City3 Happy Bacon
Southampton2½ Happy Bacon
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