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Editorial Summary

The creators document a day spent on board the Norwegian Aqua while docked in Puerto Plata. They begin by exploring breakfast options, opting for a sit-down meal at Hudson's main dining room after finding the food hall setup to be a maze. The day continues with various onboard activities, including playing Starbucks pong and participating in a high-tech mini golf course that features interactive screens and trivia. After a lunch of room service sandwiches and desserts, the pair heads to the Aqua Slidecoaster. They describe the experience as a mix of an intense initial launch followed by a relaxing, slow-moving section through the tubes. Following the water slide, the creator tries the Drop Slide, a dry slide that they describe as terrifying and bumpy. The day concludes with an Italian dinner at Honda, where they discuss their personal methods for compromising on cruise activities, such as excursions and dining preferences. They end the evening watching a movie in their cabin while preparing for an upcoming snorkeling excursion in St. Thomas.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Aqua
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Aqua
Solid Strip

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I think this is my favorite water slide at sea.

It's worth $5 a person. I think it's totally worth it.

That was absolutely terrifying.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book the Vibe Beach Club early as it sells out quickly.
βœ“Use the percentage method to compromise on activities with your travel partner.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Dry slide is scary and bumpy β€” Be prepared for a terrifying and bumpy ride; not for everyone.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do you compromise on cruise activities with your partner?
QIs the Aqua Slidecoaster worth trying?

Topics Covered

Water Park4 Happy BaconDining Room Service2Β½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1Β½ Sad BaconPool Deck2 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Puerto Plata1 Happy Bacon
St. Thomas1Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Active snorkeling excursion
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