Norwegian Aqua 2026 Review: Food, Shows, Pools + Cruise News | Norwegian Cruise Line

A review of Norwegian Aqua. Staff writer Richard Simms joins us with cruise news, including a Royal Caribbean passenger rescued after nearly 20 hours at sea, Norwegian Cruise Line adding early sailings for Norwegian Aura, new details about the Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts partnership, and another lawsuit involving hot pool deck injuries on a Carnival cruise ship. We also cover Carnival Venezia's updated funnel, a sophisticated payment scam targeting Norwegian Cruise Line passengers, and Carnival's new FunPacks and upcoming dynamic pricing for drink packages and Wi-Fi. Jason reviews a seven-night Norwegian Aqua Bahamas cruise to Port Canaveral, Nassau, and Great Stirrup Cay. We discuss his interior stateroom, the ship's layout compared with Norwegian Prima, dining at Indulge Food Hall, Cagney's, Le Bistro, and other specialty restaurants, plus entertainment featuring Fleetwood Mac's Rumors and Prince. He also shares his experience with Free at Sea Plus, Starlink Wi-Fi, the casino, Aqua Slidecoaster, the crowded main pool deck, and the expanded outdoor spaces along Ocean Boulevard. Plus, we cover recent changes at Great Stirrup Cay, first-time cruising tips, and whether Norwegian Aqua delivers good value. Share your thoughts: [email protected] Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at TripInsurance.com. About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.