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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.
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.
Okay, first, I'm a fairly frequent cruiser, just completed my 22nd cruise overall and my 13th on NCL. My wife and I just attained Sapphire status with their loyalty program. Overall, I enjoyed the ship, the 9 day cruise is essential if you depart from Seattle so that you can have enough time at each of the ports. All of the stops were enjoyable. The ship is good, this is our second time on the Joy, our first was 2019 when it was still pretty new. Good news first, we enjoyed several of the specialty restaurants on this trip. The Q barbecue restaurant is great and the Marck Brothers were terrific as the entertainment in the restaurant. Highly recommend going just to hear them. We went to the Q twice just to hear them sing. Honestly, the Joy needs to do at least one show per cruise with these guys in the main Joy theater. Not that many people get to hear them in the Q and they are very good and deserve a bigger audience. Now, Teppenyaki....first the food is very good, Japanese steakhouse if you are unfamiliar with the format. So, no typical fire tricks are allowed on the ship, I understand, fire and a ship...very bad. Makes perfect sense. So to make up for no fire, they sing and beat metal utensils on a metal grill very loudly and there are 8 to 10 of them doing it at the same time and it's just a crazy noise-fest. Please, please, please, dial it back some. The food is good, people with still eat there without the banging of utensils on the grill. WE really do understand you can't do the fire tricks. It's okay. Spin some utensils, catch an egg or two, make a heart out of rice and let the singing and banging go away. 8 to 10 guys singing different songs and banging out different beats is not enjoyable. The complimentary dining on the ship was also good.
A great experience from embarking till the end of our cruise. The staff were all wonderful. The food was so good. We had specialty dining six of the 10 nights. Cagney’s and Le Bistro were our two favorites. The bread pudding in Q Texas smokehouse was a definite highlight. Full ship, but didn’t feel crowded. Elevators were full a few times, but never a major issue. All the stops had stunning scenery. Our Balcony cabin was well worth the price to have unforgettable views. We saw whales almost every day of the cruise. The magician was a lot funnier than either of the comedians. It was more an entertainment experience than just about the magic tricks. The Beatles show was also really good. Although, the cavern club was overcrowded for the show. First time trying the thermal suite and really enjoyed it. The four senses lounger, plunge pool, and aromatic steam room were the best parts. The rainfall ritual was an odd setup where none of the settings were pleasant or relaxing. The Thelasso therapy pool was like a lukewarm hot tub with jets. Overall it was a great cruise.
I’d give it 8.5 out of 10.. 10 day cruise gave us more time to unwind and enjoy pros -Great itinerary - included Skagway which tours to the Yukon Territory.. that’s very scenic and a great experience -Passengers are respectful and friendly -Staff very helpful and courteous -Entertainment - enjoyed Beatles cover, Jaxtones, comediens included and adult show which was both funny and outrageous.. liked the magician JP Parent who has a hilarious though somewhat perverted act. - food - for most part good - embarkation - great and easy - bars made good drinks Cons - restaurant seating- very slow to figure out where to seat people at check in - food - fusion restaurant not good - entertainment - district piano player not good - layout - atrium a little crowded The way it’s set up Good value.. older crowd.. did not feel crowded… recommend. Leave kids at home and enjoy
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.
