Smooth Sea's on the Joy

Norwegian Joy Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Reviews: 9
Helpful Votes: 197

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
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Norwegian Joy

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 08, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 10232

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

The Norwegian Joy is a great ship. We had the calmest seas we've ever experienced. The food and entertainment was wonderful as expected. Make sure to check out the observation lounge. It's a great place to relax and get a snack.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
We arrived at 9:30 and got through the check in lines easily. The new Terminal in Miami is Beautiful. We got on the ship around 12:30 which is a little later than normal. Both our cruise and the previous were both sold out, so getting everyone off and back on is amazing how quickly they can perfrom that.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
All the food was amazing as always. Make sure to eat in the main dining room when you can. To many new cruisers miss out of the quality of the Main Dining Room.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
The shows on Norwegian are the best at sea. If you're a new cruiser, get to all the shows.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
All the shows were amazing. I highly recommend seeing them all.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
Splash Academy rocks, the staff there are amazing.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The staff across the ship are friendly and willing to help. If we have a complaint, it's the eliminating of the 2nd room service by your room Steward. Norwegian needs to bring that back our offer it as an additional service for a fee.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Wow, what a ship. The Joy is amazing.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We had a club balcony suite and it was amazing.

Ship tip

Book the shows as soon as you get on the ship. Don't be afraid of going stand by if you have to.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

Harvest Caye, Belize

5 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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