Nice but crowded

Item: Norwegian Joy
Rating: 3.6
Author: dgmc

Norwegian Joy Cruise Review to Mexico

dgmc

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5

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7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 22, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 12782

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

In my opinion for many the cruise will be just fine but I prefer not to wait in lines and not be overcrowded and not be required to make reservations for anything that you want to do. Its so much work to reserve restaurants and shows and be disappointed when they are sold out. that said the staff accommodated us for sold out shows but we happen to complain I imagine many people didn't see shows because they thought they were sold out

Embarkation

1 out of 5

we're given the time slot of 9:30 AM but we waited 3 1/2 hours to get on the ship

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

many of the specialty restaurants sell out so does not feel good to not be able to freely make a reservation. there are many vegetarian options which was a plus

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

The fitness center was always full so difficult to work out and also there was no real floor space to do floor exercises

Entertainment

2 out of 5

we walked out of one show it was just OK more for kids nothing spectacular

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The staff was always very attentive wonderful Service they do not come around the cafeteria to ask for drinks though

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ship tip

Book all activities before you get on the ship otherwise things sell out

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Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

2 out of 5

it can be very cold as you wait to be let in the parking is $19 a day. nothing to do in San Pedro immediately around the place where are you board

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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

4 out of 5

Mazatlan, Mexico

3 out of 5

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5

Beautiful city lovely beaches but not very swmable beaches nice restaurants and shops this was the best port

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Disembarkation

2 out of 5

huge lines to get off the ship

3 Comments

bradoregon 4 years ago

No one has 0930 check in next time just show up at 11am you will have a better experience

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CruzeFan 4 years ago

Try cruising during a time of year when schools are in session for a better experience. You cruise to during the busiest week of the year, so crowds and lines or to be expected. You may also try Holland America which tend to have smaller ships

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BASSON61 4 years ago

Don’t give up on cruising it’s the best value for your vacation money always do your homework and research on the ships that you want to sale on and excursions and always book all your activities a month or so before you arrive at the port to get on the ship keep on cruising I love to cruise

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