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Norwegian Joy Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

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Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5
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Norwegian Joy

15 Night Panama Canal - Eastbound (Los Angeles To Miami)

Sail date: January 06, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13766

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

It was a great trip. We had been on the Encore in December 2021 and loved the entire experience. However, we weren't prepared for the fully booked Joy (sister ship), so the crowds and noise were a bit unexpected. Be sure to take out the travel insurance! I'm about to file our claims for $7000+ in IV antibiotic treatment for 3 days. It costs a fortune if you need it!

Embarkation

1 out of 5
The Port embarkation in LA was the worst I've ever experienced

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Food was adequate. It seemed like everything in the buffet was tepid. Never warm or hot.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
We love playing BINGO. It was fun, but honestly, Royal Caribbean BINGO is more equitable.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Footloose was fabulous. Also, the Divas3, and Elements.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Stellar room steward. Everyone was so kind! Bartenders were a lot of fun.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Very nice

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Room and balcony were great. No complaints

Ship tip

The Panama Canal cruise was more crowded than I'm accustomed to. Expect it.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

1 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

4 out of 5
Loved it!
Thumbs Up

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

4 out of 5
Beautiful city. Gorgeous beaches!
Thumbs Up

Acapulco, Mexico

2 out of 5
Lousy tour.
Thumbs Up

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

3 out of 5
No excusion, but we went shoppings. Beautiful Textiles
Thumbs Up

Panama City, Panama

5 out of 5
We did the boat tour of the original locks. It was great! But get your souvenirs elsewhere. Few available.
Thumbs Up

Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5
Wonderful narration of the history of the canal and it's function.
Thumbs Up

Cartagena, Colombia

3 out of 5
I scheduled the wrong tour. I wanted to see the old fort, but I mistakenly scheduled the "fortified city wall" tour!
Thumbs Up

Miami, Florida Did not visit port

Disembarkation.
Thumbs Up

Disembarkation

3 out of 5
slow, but no problems
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