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What REALLY Happens When You're STUCK at Sea for 10 DAYS!!! (Transatlantic on NCL Aqua)

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👁️ 104K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:00:45

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a ten day transatlantic voyage on the Norwegian Aqua from Southampton to New York City. The journey begins with a routine of gym visits and deck walks, but quickly shifts when a medical emergency requires an airlift near the Azores. The trip is extended by three days to navigate around a major storm in the North Atlantic, leading to periods of intense rocking and heavy sea spray that force passengers indoors. Despite the rough weather, the creators highlight various onboard amenities, including the Aqua Slide Coaster, fitness classes, and diverse dining options like the buffet and Hatsuki. They also share practical cabin tips, such as organizing belongings to prevent rattling during rough seas and using the climate control settings. As the weather improves, they enjoy sunny days by the pool and host a charcuterie party with friends. The video concludes with the ship arriving in New York City, where the creators reflect on their positive experience with the long duration at sea and express hope regarding their ability to join a subsequent cruise in Mexico.

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 CoupleTransatlantic · Fall · 10 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are on a 10day transatlantic cruise from Southampton to New York City with no stops in between.

Please, please, please take this as a note to always have travel insurance.

I have loved every second of this and I think we will do another transatlantic.

This has been a highlight so far of our trip that we're on day six now.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Always have travel insurance for medical emergencies and air evacuation costs.
For transatlantic cruises, pace yourself and take it slow to avoid boredom.
Bring a sound machine for better sleep on rough sea days.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting bored with too many sea daysTake it slow, pace yourselves, and enjoy relaxing activities like watching movies or sitting on the balcony.
Rough seas causing discomfortStay midship on lower decks for less movement, and hold onto treadmill sides in the gym during rough seas.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to be on a transatlantic cruise with 10 sea days?
QDo you get bored on a cruise with no port stops?
QHow do you handle rough seas on a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program4 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3 Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconWater Park4 Happy BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Azores2½ Happy Bacon
New York City
Southampton
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