Cruise to Mexico

Norwegian Joy Cruise Review to Mexico

julieoslove

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 16

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

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Norwegian Joy

7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 01, 2020

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

Overall we had a great time - but prefer smaller ships

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Unfortunately the boarding process was terrible. We spent 2+ hours outside in a long line. It was cold and windy. Once in the terminal there was further waiting and no communication from NCL. 4 people passed out in the line. No water or snacks offered- quite terrible.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Compared to 2 other NCL cruises the quality of food wasn’t as good. We enjoyed the speciality dining.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

We used the fitness center that was well equipped. The weather wasn’t warm enough to enjoy the pool.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We enjoyed 2 great shows and other entertainment. Great live music bands

Children's Programs

No kids in our group

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Overall the staff were great

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Very pretty ship

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Our balcony cabin was great

Ship tip

Do book your specialty dining and shows before you are on the cruise - usually 90 days or so before departure.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

1 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5

Did a great whale watching excursion

Mazatlan, Mexico

5 out of 5

Did a great sea turtle refuge excursion

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5

No met up with family here

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

Ok - mostly chaotic because people don’t listen and follow instructions

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