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The Ultimate Tour of the BRAND NEW Norwegian Aqua (a strange but stunning cruise ship)

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide an extensive tour of the Norwegian Aqua, exploring its various amenities, dining options, and staterooms. They examine the ship's unique features, such as the Indulge Food Hall, which utilizes electronic menus for ordering from multiple stations, and the Aqua Racer, a hybrid roller coaster and water slide. The tour covers a wide range of venues, including the observation lounge, the spa, the gym, and several bars like the Sole Bar and the Metropolitan Bar. The creators offer detailed reviews of both complimentary and specialty dining, ranging from the Local Bar and Grill to high-end options like Le Bistro and Huki. They also provide a walkthrough of a spacious stateroom with special accommodations, noting its large bathroom and ample storage. Throughout the video, the creators evaluate the quality of food, service, and entertainment, including a high-energy theater production and live music at Sid Norman's. They conclude by sharing their overall impressions of the ship's layout and various onboard experiences.

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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Creator's Key Takeaways

This may be the ship of some cruisers dreams. But while some parts of this ship might be all the rage, others are honestly just strange.

We found this gym to feel a bit smaller and darker than what we've experienced on most other newer cruise ships.

The theater here on the Aqua is definitely one of the smaller theaters we've seen on a cruise ship.

We would highly recommend it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get to the Aqua Racer right when it opens to avoid long lines.
βœ“Bring your own bottle for water, as bottled water is not included in the drink package.
βœ“Visit the observation lounge in the afternoons for scones and whipped cream.

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Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the overall experience like on the brand new Norwegian Aqua?
QWhat are the dining options and food quality on the Norwegian Aqua?
QWhat are the standout features and potential drawbacks of the Norwegian Aqua?

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