Norwegian Joy Cruise Reviews
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Lots of Bling, but didn't always hit our spots
"We wanted the all-immersive Chinese atmosphere this cruise ship offered. We also wanted to visit its home port, Shanghai, and the 3 Japanese ports. The ship is new, and we also wanted the 'new ship' experience...."Read More
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6-10 Cruises
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Review for Norwegian Joy to Alaska
BirdTravels
10+ Cruises
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Age 60s
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This was an Alaskan adventure on the newly refurbished Norwegian Joy. Alaska is one of our favorite locations to sail. The scenery and sea life can’t’ be matched.
We sailed on inaugural Bliss last year and we were scheduled to be on “inaugural” Joy after her $50M refurbishment to move her from an Asian-based ship to an “American” ship. But, NCL had other plans and ...
Read MoreSail Date: August 2019
Departure Port: Split
Cabin Type: Concierge Villa Suite with Balcony
32 Helpful Votes
Review for Norwegian Joy to Panama Canal & Central America
bwatton
10+ Cruises
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Age 60s
The 4 and 5 star reviews about this ship must have come from crew, family members or first-time cruisers. If you've ever cruised on other ships, you recognize them as lacking accuracy. We had the unfortunate experience of choosing the Joy to finish our back-to-back cruise and travel through the Panama Canal back to California. Boarding was a nightmare with long lines. While standing in line 4 ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2019
Departure Port: Wellington
Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom
7 Helpful Votes
Review for Norwegian Joy to Mexican Riviera
Toastboy
10+ Cruises
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Age 50s
We chose this cruise because it is convenient for us in Arizona to go to the Mexican Riviera. We have been to all of these ports multiple times, so the trip was more about the experience, and getting away than targeting a specific location.
It was our first time on one of the LARGE ships, and I was afraid that it would feel crowded. I did not find this to be the case. After a few days, I ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2020
Departure Port: Hong Kong
Cabin Type: Concierge Villa Suite with Balcony
6 Helpful Votes
Review for Norwegian Joy to Mexican Riviera
travelbug10
6-10 Cruises
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Age 70s
20 of us from the Houston area sailed on March 8th - our spring break. While we considered cancelling, we made the decision to go forward not knowing that this would be the last sailing for the Joy for a while. It was absolutely amazing how the ship was sanitized. Everyday a new process was implemented. throw pillows were removed from cabins and common area, tables were not set until people sat ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2020
Departure Port: Hong Kong
Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom
Traveled with children
Traveled with disabled person
5 Helpful Votes
Review for Norwegian Joy to Mexican Riviera
Nopenope
2-5 Cruises
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Age 40s
This was our first and last Norwegian cruise. Not anywhere near as good as Royal Caribbean. Boat was blah-no fun art anywhere, not colorful, small theater with cup holders like a movie theater-no balcony, other entertainment area had folding chairs and no sloped seating. Felt like an auditorium in a school. Only 2 shows instead of one very night.
Food was absolutely awful in the main dining ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2020
Departure Port: Hong Kong
4 Helpful Votes
Review for Norwegian Joy to Mexican Riviera
calaforte
2-5 Cruises
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Age 40s
My BF and I just got back from our first Norwegian Cruise which was also the last that sailed before Corona Virus stopped cruise lines from continuing their cruises. I just have to say that Norwegian stepped up to the plate to make sure all the passengers on board were always safe from infection. There were extra precautions put in place with sanitation throughout the Joy and instructions for ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2020
Departure Port: Hong Kong
Cabin Type: Mid-ship Balcony Stateroom
4 Helpful Votes
Review for Norwegian Joy to Panama Canal & Central America
2pedersens
6-10 Cruises
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Age 70s
I chose Norwegian because we cruised Mexico last year and just returned from a Panama Canal cruise. Both cruises have been enjoyable, but recent news, if true will make me think twice about cruising with them again. News is today that they are encouraging their sales force to tell people how safe it is on their ships and not to worry about Corona virus. To me, that is just plain stupid with the ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2020
Departure Port: Wellington
Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom
1 Helpful Vote
Review for Norwegian Joy to Mexican Riviera
mousy56
10+ Cruises
NCL Joy was a very nice ship. Food in specialty restaurants was wonderful. We tried Cagney’s, le bistro, Q smokehouse, Ocean Blue, and la cucina but main dining Manhattan room was just ok. Don’t eat all day before going to Q smokehouse it was a lot of food. My husband and I did not like the Local. Atmosphere was noisy and poor food. Also too many high top tables. We enjoy O’Sheehans much better. ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2020
Departure Port: Hong Kong
12 Helpful Votes
Review for Norwegian Joy to Mexican Riviera
jbpcalifornia
10+ Cruises
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Age 60s
First cruise with the entire family, including 3 kids, ages 4 and 2. thought this would be a good starter since it was relatively close and we had been on the itinerary before with other cruise lines.
Overall, it was a horrific experience with few bright spots:
* transfer bus from lax took 2 hours due to staff slowness and multiple stops at lax. note: traffic was light and not an issue. ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2020
Departure Port: Hong Kong
Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom
Traveled with children
3 Helpful Votes
Review for Norwegian Joy to Pacific Coastal
Travel Hounds
6-10 Cruises
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Age 50s
Ship was extremely crowded, the size of the ship is not large enough for the number of cabins. Use the stairs the get around, elevators were always crowded and slow. Getting on and off the ship was very crowded, so be ready to wait in line Buffet food was at best sub standard, think of it as a notch below golden corral and was always crowded. At times we walked around searching for an open table ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2019
Departure Port: Brisbane
Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom
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