Norwegian Aqua: my “Haven” balcony cabin was more pleasant than a luxury hotel

The most affordable option on the left, a balcony cabin, starts around $ 5,020 per person – steep compared to standard interior cabins, which cost about $ 1,310 per person on the same trip.

Haven Cabins includes a butler, a concierge service, a private lounge, a restaurant, a bar and a pool terrace.

I spent three complementary nights in a “haven penthouse in balcony” during the Norwegian Aqua test in April.

The cabin category extends up to 418 square feet with a balcony up to 134 square feet.

The usual interior housing of the ship are not greater than 263 square feet, while the non haven balcony options are, at most, 358 square feet with a balcony of 69 square feet.

I was on my just part of luxury cruises, but even my Silversea and Regent Seven Seas Grandeur Cabins were smaller than that.

The cabin is delivered with a Nespresso machine, a mini-scored mini-refrigerator, three types of free bottled water (a sparkling, two motionless) and sweet night treats delivered to your dining table.

The drawers are entwined, the lights are dimmable and the curtains can be checked with a bedside button.

Good luck to find all these amenities in non -haven accommodation.

It is so large, the outdoor furniture occupies only three fifths of space.

The room can accommodate up to three people. However, there is enough space for double.

Use the dining table if you have ordered a room service. There is also a bench behind him, although his hidden drawers make him better for storage.

Or stretch your legs on the integrated sofa next to the entertainment console. Both are raised, leaving enough space to store your bags below.

Just roll by your side to find the control panels. With a few presses, you can turn off the bridges above, mitigate the bedside lamps and light the night lights.

When it’s time to wake up, use these controllers to raise the electricity failure and transparent curtains.

Most importantly, the bedside panel has enough sales outlets to load your phone, laptop, smartwatch, And Intelligent ring.

This is also where you can call your butler to pack the help or the concierge to make a spa reservation.

If you prefer to sit for your morning care routine, use the integrated light vanity mirror. The toilets are the only seats in the bathroom (I do not judge multitascules). But at least, it is quarantined behind closed doors, what any couple will tell you is an underestimated bathroom feature.

The shower is both spacious (with seats) and flexible (with two shower head options – a cascade and a pocket computer).

Some cruise cabins offer only two in bodily wash and shampoo. Here, they are kept separate, in addition to the conditioner and the lotion – all of the Occitan in Provence.

A hand soap is for peasants (people in ordinary cabins). Haven guests obtain both liquid foams and bar.

The closet the size of an apartment has hangers and large drawers. Movement detection lights facilitate navigation, especially when you are looking for your post-speaking stuffed robe.

The decor is minimal, relying on colored accent walls to embellish the room. It looks more like a studio in an interior design brochure than a cruise cabin.

In the end, is a room suitable for Pinterest necessary for a fun vacation? No. Did I need two hand soaps and three varieties of bottled water? Absolutely not.

But if you and your partner pay more than $ 10,000 for a seven -day summer vacation in the “penthouse”, I suppose it is just to expect an unnecessary excess of unnecessary equipment. The vacuum cleaner in these luxurious resources will make you feel like a royalty – a good price to pay for the price you paid.

In addition, if you don’t like your room, there is always the private living room nearby.