Disappointed since we did not get to visit New England at all.

Item: Norwegian Joy
Rating: 3.9
Author: lilianquach

Norwegian Joy Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York

lilianquach

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

Verified Review

9 Night Canada & New England (New York To Quebec City)

Sail date: September 04, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 12836

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 months ago

Review summary

We were disappointed that the New England part was canceled during to the delayed embarkation in New York. We were also disappointed that the ship does not have an indoor pool and the spa is reserved for people using the massage service. We were happy with the foods choices and the room cleanliness. We were disappointed with the arrangement and the quality of the excursions that we chose. the Foot Loose and the Elements shows were excellent!

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Line was long, about 1/2 hour wait.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

No indoor pool and spa

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Excellent Foot Loose and The Elements shows

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Very clean. Bathroom is a little small but odorless. Bed is a little soft for us.

Ship tip

It worth to pay extra for the specialty restaurant. Excursions through Norwegian could be better. Too many passengers on one bus (our View of Halifax' bus has 71 passengers.

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Ports of call

New York, New York

4 out of 5

Halifax, Nova Scotia

3 out of 5

We joined the 'View of Halifax' excursion, it was very boring. Our bus was a 2 decker, sitting 71 passengers. It took a while to get on and get off the bus. The only enjoyable site is the public garden.

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Sydney, Nova Scotia

4 out of 5

We joined the 'Heart of the Island excursion'. It is quite interesting to visit the Scottish village. The scenery is picture perfect.

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

3 out of 5

We joined the 'Island drive and Ann of Green Gables' excursion. Another boring excursion.

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Corner Brook, Newfoundland

4 out of 5

We joined the 'Captain Cook's trail' excursion. It was a good one! May be the best of the 5 excursions we participated.

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Quebec City, Quebec

3 out of 5

We joined the 'Grand Exploration of Quebec' excursion. It was a rainy day. A couple landmark site was changed to drive-by. The tour start time was delayed and did not get make up.

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Disembarkation

3 out of 5

About 1/2 hour wait time

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