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Find your happy place on board Norwegian Joy when she cruises from the Mexican Riviera to Panama Canal. Or join her in The Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda from Miami, New York, Orlando, and Jamaica. Enjoy a rush like no other as you race in the middle of the ocean on a thrilling two–level race track. Immerse yourself in all the wonder of a virtual world in the Galaxy Pavilion. Be pampered in luxury in our spacious and beautifully appointed accommodations. Enjoy holiday experiences that will delight your senses and calm your soul on Norwegian Joy.
The Joy is a beautiful ship and the service onboard is impeccable. With the exception of Ocean Blue, the food was very good to exceptional. The drinks were well made and the variety surpassed all expectations. We loved every excursion and the itinerary was awesome. Two years ago we did another Alaskan cruise on the Norwegian Encore. Our Glacier Bay day on the Encore was far superior (much closer views and a longer stay) to what we got on the Joy. However, the food, drinks and service were all so far beyond expectations, I can excuse the one day. The shows were enjoyable. The main theater is amply sized. However, several of the shows we wanted to see had very limited showings. Also, putting big draw acts, like The BeatleStory in tiny venues like The Cavern Club made it impossible to get in unless you got in line 60+ minutes ahead of time. This is the same reason we didn’t get into the comedy club. Fortunately, there are many, many activities to choose from and there is always something going on. We will definitely sail Norwegian again.
This was a fantastic cruise! We previously sailed on the Joy and this was the first time since it was renovated. It’s a beautiful ship and my favorite ship so far. The service was great in all areas. Our cabin was spotless and everywhere we went staff was cleaning and picking up after guests. The specialty dining was delicious. We ate at Cagney's, Teppanyakki and LaCuina. Cagney’s was our favorite so we ate there twice. The chocolate cake is the best desert on the ship! Bingo was fun although it costs too much in my opinion. Karaoke was good time for the young adults in our party. The 90s show and the Beatles show were both fantastic. The 9night Alaska literary was perfect. It gave us the opportunity to spend a full day in each port. I did wish that we didn’t have to take a shuttle at each port. This took a bit of time away from exploring but it didn’t dampen our enjoyment. Sitka was my favorite port of those we visited but I’d recommend all of them! The day of cruise through the glaciers was spectacular. You definitely want to take this cruise!
I just got home from my recent cruise on NCL Joy (my first with NCL) & just had to share how wonderful it was. I had to remove 1 star because of a few things that could be better, but I'll explain them below. I traveled with my mom, who has restricted mobility & low vision. The good: - The crew were SO KIND. Not fake polite. Every crew member we met went above and beyond to make us feel seen and valued. I felt like my mom was safe to go to her favorite restaurant on her own because the crew knew her & would make sure she was okay. - The shows were delightful. I have high standards for live music performances & wasn't expecting the shows to be as good as they were. We kept rotating every evening so we could see all of the bands & shows. Seeing a Beatles cover band from Italy attempting Liverpool accents was definitely surreal, but they were great & my kind of weird. - The energy was fun but not wild. I didn't make it to any of the late night deck parties because I was too tired from exploring Alaska during the days, but overall people were friendly & having a good time without encroaching on other people's fun. - The kids on our ship who we interacted with were very well behaved, respectful & full of good energy. A couple of my tour guides in the ports even commented that NCL families were easy to spot this season because their kids have been engaged & polite. The meh: - The food was uninspiring, occasionally overcooked & often too salty. That said, it wasn't bad per se, just not wow. - We were in Alaska, but they never served salmon in the dining rooms. They did serve it twice in the buffet & I went there specifically to get it, but I preferred to have table service. - The excursions were hit or miss. I had one great one, one acceptable one & one terrible one. We had much better experiences with the plans we made for ourselves in some ports. I recommend reading reviews carefully for the excursions before booking them through NCL. The bad: - The pillows in the standard cabins are all very firm & full shredded foam pillows. I started to have a problem because of an existing neck issue. Our cabin steward & her manger had to request to borrow softer pillows from the Haven rooms as a medical accommodation. It was approved & those pillows were great, but it really pissed me off that they had to ask the rich people to be benevolent. Sleeping without pain should be the baseline & they should have more than one kind of pillow available. - The elevators are painfully slow, usually packed & don't stay open long enough for anyone to get to them without rushing when they do open. I ended up taking the stairs whenever I could, but that was difficult for my mom. - The embarcation was a madhouse. They didn't have enough places for everyone to congregate while waiting for the rooms to be available. Just one more restaurant or bar would have helped. - The smell from the cigar bar wafted across the section of the ship where the wine bar & the premium Italian restaurant are. I started calling it Stinky Alley & tried to avoid it. So gross.
The Haven
Hidden at the top of the ship, The Haven features our most luxurious, well-appointed accommodations as well as 24-hour butler service, concierge service and private sundeck.
Suite
Finished with the finest touches, spacious suites with luxury accommodations.
Club Balcony Suite
Whether it's the two of you or your family, our Club Balcony Suites are accented with the finest touches. And enough room to make memories forever.
Balcony
See the world like never before. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to your very own private balcony. Stylish and sophisticated appointments enhance these modern rooms.
Oceanview
Experience comfort all around you. These stylish staterooms feature fine appointments, which are highlighted by nice touches and clear views of the ocean.
Inside
Relax in lively style and smart sophistication. Our modern inside staterooms are highlighted with appointments like a TV, sitting area and more.
COMPLIMENTARY DINING
Every cruise fare includes beautifully crafted menus in our three main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. From fresh-baked breads, desserts and pastries to our chefs' original dishes made with the freshest ingredients, your dining can be as fine or fun as you want.
SPECIALITY DINING
Dining aboard Norwegian is about having choices. Enjoy delicious comfort foods as well as more exotic choices from our many speciality dining restaurants for a cover charge or á la carte. Whether it's a cheeseburger you have a desire for, or Coq au Vin, your dinner is ready when you are.
Listen and learn in a lecture held by a guest speaker, Norwegian Cruise Line ships have much to offer to enhance your learning and senses.
When it comes to entertainment on Norwegian Joy, you won't believe your eyes or even your ears. Get mesmerised by the awe-inspiring acrobatics in Elements, relive the iconic 80's movie Footloose on stage, or enjoy sensational wines along with the characters of Wine Lovers the Musical. On Norwegian Joy it's showtime, all the time.
When you want some "me" time, look no further than Mandara Spa®. Relax with a hot-stone massage, one of over 50 speciality treatments offered. At our onboard spas, treatments range from the classic to the luxurious. Let our pampering professionals soothe and rejuvenate you with facials, massages, acupuncture and a full menu of services.
There is plenty onboard to keep children entertained.
