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The Ultimate Joyride
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.
* Actives- organized excursions-book early, of the two ship sponsored excursions my family went on, the Beach Excursion on Tortola taught us a valuable lesson. Our taxi driver did not give his name very clearly over the P.A, system, so none of the passengers knew what it was. He was supposed to give out cards with numbers on them, he did not. We only knew he drove a red Ford Taxi, with a Bob Marley design on it. He was supposed to pick us up at 12:15 pm, they sent another driver @12:30 pm, we made it back to the ship in time. Lesson learned, take a picture of the taxi and get the driver's name. Other Activities: the ship had plenty of activities to keep you busy if you did not want to use the swimming pool. On the last day we were supposed to go to NCL's private Island, that got cancelled due to bad weather, the crew came up with plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained on short notice. * Service- my family had the drink package and we thought the bar service was excellent. * Cabin-we had a balcony cabin on deck 13. I felt it was sufficiently large enough, the shower was large enough and I'm not exactly a small person.. * Dining- three main dining rooms, no assigned dining times (More like a real restaurant) or dining room. The only time this was a problem was on Thanksgiving night, the wait time to get a table was an hour and a half, so to the buffet we went. We never tried any of the specialty restaurants. * Entertainment-excellent. I liked how they started the comedians out in their small venue private clubs first, then brought them into the main theater. No expense was spared on the shows they presented. I wanted to go for more. * Disembarkation-I thought this was just OK. My family and I had driven to the ship, so we wanted to carry our luggage off. We followed the procedure we always use go to the main dining room (deck 6), eat express breakfast, take luggage to the deck for Disembarkation (deck 7), except this time the elevators locked out deck 7, we had to go to the elevators at the aft end of the ship, go from deck 6 to deck 8, then walk down the stairs at the front of the ship to deck 7, then go through a maze to get off the ship in a column of twos.
Positives: Amazing Indian food all the time, casual dining options that are not just a buffet, very clean and mindful about getting everyone to wash their hands before touching all the buffet spoons. Modern and nice decorations. Good balcony and nice state rooms. Great entertainment. Negatives: There is not a good adult area to chill by a pool like on carnival. Just an adult deck with a hot tub that is offset any ocean viewing and was not very warm. They have some nice upgrade areas with the haven and vibe decks for extra money. But they dedicate so much of the ship to these that there isn't a great place to hang out like on carnival. Also, the line to get in was very confusing and long. People shouting to go here and there with no signs and giving us different answers as to having to check our bag or not. The longest line I was ever in getting on or off a ship. Probably took an hour to disembark as we walked through a line that weaved through the ship. The TVs are nested in the wall in a way that you can hear your neighbor's pretty easily. We had a neighbor that loved watching loud TV from 4am-6am so that was rough. The gym was well stocked but not nearly as cool as the multi level gym with the views on carnival. So bottom line-if you want a cool adult pool area that you don't get nickel and dimed for but worse food and a better gym-go with carnival. If you want better food and you don't mind hanging in a super loud and crowded main pool area-go with Norwegian. I would give 4.5 stars if I could.
The check-in process was very quick, however their was a random coast guard inspection that delayed boarding over an hour. Not their fault, but a bummer. Once on board, everything was very smooth. The ship is very well maintained and clean with lots of space to spread out. They have a couple really nice areas I found myself over and over and they were the Observation Lounge which has lots of seating areas with views, a small selection of food, coffer and beverages, plus a bar and Starbucks. Really enjoyed this. Also, the Maltings on this particular ship is my favorite. It is spacious with comfortable seating, low lights, and a chill vibe. I found the Brekfast Buffet was excellent with more omelette stations that any ship i've been on. Lunch selection was pretty typical other than the Indian Station and Fresh Soup station which were really good. Dining room foor was quite good and the Service was Excellent here. As a diabetic, I appreciated the sugar free desserts each night. Entertainment was really good for a 4 night sailing. Two Broadway style shows, Bring Back the 90's anf the Wild Cards both with large talented casts and good stories. I wish they had a live band versus recorded sound, but really quite good. Two comedians and they actually used the Social Comedy Club for comedy shows! BUT, the Beatlestory at the Cavern Club is my favorite music show at sea. This show is a must if on the Joy but get there early. Service was excellent everywhere and it was very evident NCL has increased serving staff at dining venues and also at Entertainment venues. In the main Theater, they had at least six servers each night taking drink orders so drinks came fast. Bar staff also well covered and friendly. Was able to disembark in minutes.
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.
