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Norwegian Joy Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 44

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
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Norwegian Joy

7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 15, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

we had a great time and even purchased future trip on Norwegian (Alaska). this ship had 4500 passengers however other than the first day we didn't feel we couldn't do anything we wanted to. there were a few things that annoyed us but overall a great experience. if you get annoyed easy due to crowds find a different ship. If you go with patients, desire to meet people, and want to just relax.... this is your ship!!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
not all specialty dinning was great but still above average with lots of options! Recommend you make friends with wait staff & management. one night we wanted a dessert not on the menu and they went to the specialty dinning room and got for me... free!

Cagney's Steakhouse

3 out of 5

expecting great steak it was just bigger than Manhattan. nothing special

The Humidor Cigar Lounge

4 out of 5

casual, expect to meet new friends. it needs a better filtration system but still great experience for those who like smoking. ps. they kicked out cigarette smokers which was nice

The Cavern Club

5 out of 5

Beetles cover band was Awesome!!!!! get your drinks before you go in, they aren't as generous.

Teppanyaki

5 out of 5

typical Japanese steakhouse with an extra flare!!! great food and chef was awesome

Ocean Blue

5 out of 5

great experience, well worth the few extra dollars.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
lots to do for kids which we didn't use.... that said the kids used them which means it was less crowded and more of an adult theme for us! win win in my view

Entertainment

5 out of 5
magic, live bands, piano bar, comedy ..... you had to plan and make reservations day one but worth it.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
it had a bed, we spent most of the time on excursions or exploring the ship.

Ship tip

make entertainment and specialty dinning in advance and/or first thing when you board. Even if you dont, you can get to some events 30-60 min early and be fine.

Disembarkation

3 out of 5
delayed and very crowded. then again 4500 passengers trying to get off
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2 Comments

Hair4sho    4 years ago

Thanks for the review!!!πŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ₯‚

Cruiserike0322    4 years ago

Thank you very much for your review

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