The Best & Worst Food on NCL Aqua (What’s Worth Paying For?)
I’ve now spent two weeks sailing on Norwegian Aqua, and in this complete NCL Aqua dining guide I’m breaking down what the food is really like — including the complimentary restaurants, specialty dining, buffet, Indulge Food Hall, The Local, and more. More importantly, I’ll show you which restaurants I think are actually worth paying extra for. This second Aqua sailing was especially interesting because several restaurants felt noticeably different from my previous cruise. Some specialty restaurants that I previously recommended disappointed me this time, while a few complimentary options turned out to be some of the better meals onboard. We’ll cover places including Indulge Food Hall, The Local Bar & Grill, Hudson’s, The Commodore Room, Le Bistro, Palomar, Sukhothai, Hasuki, Nama Sushi & Sashimi, the Surfside Café buffet and more. I’ll also talk about specialty-dining reservations, portion sizes, food quality, cover charges, what changed since my previous Aqua sailing, and the restaurants I would personally prioritize if I were cruising on Aqua again. One of the biggest questions is whether NCL Aqua’s paid restaurants actually provide a better experience than the food that is already included in your cruise fare. That answer may surprise you. Video Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:37 - Main Dining Room 04:15 - Indulge Food Hall 06:55 - Surfside Cafe 08:50 - Observation Lounge 09:50 - The Local 11:20 - Specialty Restaurants 22:15 - Pro Tips #ncl #norwegianaqua #norwegiancruise