Didn't live up to the hype

Item: Norwegian Joy
Rating: 3.8
Author: Squeela

Norwegian Joy Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Squeela

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

7 Night Alaska With Inside Passage (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 18, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9332

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Was told that NCL was THE cruise line to sail, as EVERYTHING was exceptional. There were 8 of my family cruising together...Only one had cruised NCL prior. She was disappointed and those of us who had sailed with Carnival were also disappointed - mainly re: the food...the buffet was often "meh" and the 3 main dining room. although advertised as having different menus, were very much the same, day in, day out...steaks over-cooked, pork & chicken too dry....only the seafood dishes were considered excellent.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Too cold for the pool, but enjoyed the games and casino.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Room steward was excellent...staff was always pleasant. Wait staff in the main dining rooms was hit & miss...some good & some very lacking in attention.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

ship was a bit too big for my liking, but young, more mobile people didn't seem to have issues.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Cabin was clean, bed was comfy, size was okay.