This was the worse of my 64 cruises.

Item: Norwegian Joy
Rating: 2.6
Author: CRUISEAHOLIC50

Norwegian Joy Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

CRUISEAHOLIC50

Contributor Level: Cruise Director

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 122

Overall rating:

2.6 out of 5

Sail date: December 07, 2021

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 18110

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

I heard a lot of complaints about the long distance passengers had to walk from the ship to land in 2 of the 4 ports. NCL should have provided shuttle service as other ships did for their guests.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Too early and for no reason.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

We had visited all destinations before but wanted to experience the Joy for the first time. The staff at the Haven and front desk concierge desks were deceitful and lied to our faces about the amenities we were entitled to and didn't get till nearly midway through the cruise.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

The shows in the Atrium were the only activities we enjoyed. We're not gamblers or drinkers.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

"Footloose" was too loud and not very professionally performed. "Elements" was a much better performance, as well as the Italian comic/juggler. Some nights there was nothing to do.

Children's Programs

No kids.

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

The only staff and outstanding service we experienced was from the wait staff in the Haven restaurant and specialty restaurants,. our cleaning staff and butler.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Nothing to brag about.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

It was really a 1-bedroom and "walk-in" closet for a second bedroom. I slept on the couch in the sitting area so I wouldn't experience claustrophobia in the 'walk-in' closet.

Ship tip

Give it some time. Maybe the concierge and front desk staff will be more informed and less liable to deception.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

No problems.

9 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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Kimmygail125 3 years ago

We have had excellent service at all dining venues. There were shuttles running in both ports with the long piers. Sorry you had a bad experience.

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PaulzyJC 3 years ago

I agree with the stateroom you were in. NCL should be ashamed to call that closet, which is what it should be, a bedroom. I think is has a hideaway bed/couch.

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AuntPinkie 3 years ago

Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations.

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javawoody 3 years ago

Acknowledge your feedback

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kelskazoo22 3 years ago

Sounds like cruising might not be your cup of tea. Thank you for the review.

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CruzeFan 3 years ago

Thanks for the review. It sounds like cruising is no longer for you based on the last few reviews. It’s not for everyone.

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cruising2004 3 years ago

Sorry you were disappointed.

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