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Item: Norwegian Joy
Rating: 4.6
Author: Christy877

Norwegian Joy Cruise Review to Bermuda

Christy877

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 63

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

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7 Night Bermuda (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 09, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11912

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Embarkation was a disaster. Then waiting until 330pm to get into our cabin is completely unacceptable. There was no emergency embarkation plan after the internet/system went down and we stood in line for 3 hours. There is no reason for this, honestly. The ship was my favorite of the 4 NCL total we have been on, including 3 this year. It never seemed crowded. Food was good I buffet but we always wonder why no normal desserts? Cookies, plain chocolate cake, vanilla cake, brownies? Also mashed potatoes were mythical. Vegetables that I would normally eat were few and far between. Exotic food is OK for some, but some also want normal food.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Terrible. No back up plan In place for when the internet went down and stood in line for 3 hours

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Beautiful, food was excellent as usual per NCL.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We did not do any on board activities

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Cavern club too small to have such a popular show as the Beatlestory. Footloose was terrible the singers were subpar and music was too loud vs the singing. Glad it's no going to last long.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Very nice, friendly and smiling

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

My favorite of the 4 NCL ships I have been on! Gorgeous decor and very very clean! Layout was perfect! Never seemed crowded

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Beautifully appointed size was perfect with larger balcony. Was kept spotless by our attendant.

Ship tip

Eat at the Local!

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Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5

Self guided tour

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Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

5 out of 5

Unexpected beauty! Breathtaking and easy to get around, but very very expensive

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Disembarkation

1 out of 5

Being called to wait in an exceptionally long line is very frustrating. I advise whomever makes this arrangement should do it once.

6 Comments

Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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kdlady 1 year ago

I would like to try some of those mythical mashed potatoes.

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Itspeace4me 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing.

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RamblingWaves 1 year ago

They ate still doing the Beatle thing. You did not miss much.

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