Do not waste time in raffles

Item: Norwegian Joy
Rating: 1.3
Author: gmarino13

Norwegian Joy Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

gmarino13

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 18

Overall rating:

1.3 out of 5

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5 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 18, 2021

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13792

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Everything was great except the raffles. Effy advertise winning a Damond necklace and I never got it. Instead they gave me a cheap chain. Invicta watch raffle winner got an Armani Exchange watch. The art auction this time around only had expensive art in the auction and the raffle prices were lanyards, lol.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Lots of people - long lines / no one taking welcome photos by the time we came I. At 3 PM

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Raffles were a lie - Effy Diamond raffle and the winner got a cheap necklace even when advertised as win a Diamond necklace. Invicta watch raffle the winner did not get an invicta they hit an Armani Exchange.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Ship tip

Dont waste your time in raffles. It’s not what they advertise.

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

1 out of 5

Harvest Caye, Belize

1 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

1 out of 5

Disembarkation

1 out of 5

10 Comments

Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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izrgreen 2 years ago

Sounds like NCL lost a customer.

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PiratesWorld 2 years ago

@gmarino13 You said that Everything was Great except the raffles. Maybe you need to update your review because it doesn’t match your words.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations. As for the raffles; you get what you pay for! The raffle tickets are free, don’t expect an expensive prize! Appreciate your feedback.

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jpmato16 2 years ago

Why do people bother to write reviews like this? Who cares about raffles? I guess some people just cruise for the raffles.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

You should know the raffles and auctions are leaders

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jmutt24 2 years ago

So you really thought they were actually going to give away a real diamond necklace?

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PaulzyJC 2 years ago

Why did you low rate ALL of the ports if your ONLY complaint was the onboard raffles? Not a fair review of your cruise at all.

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cruising2004 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing. You say everything else was fine except for the raffles. Why the low star rating then?

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CruzeFan 2 years ago

Thanks for the review. The raffles, art auctions, etc. are rarely what they advertise and aren’t worth wasting your time attending. For the best experience, stay away from the spa, shopping, auctions, raffles, etc. and enjoy time on deck and in the ports.

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