One of the Best of my 33 cruises.

Norwegian Joy Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 11
Helpful Votes: 168

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Norwegian Joy

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

Sail date: September 04, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

NCL never disappoints. You may have a bad moment or even a day but they hit all the notes. Great Specially meals, great shows, great mixologists. Big Casinos however no buffet this time. Staff if trained and happy. Buffet still has lukewarm to warm food but good selection. Try the Hummus in the Buffet

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Smooth for and old port

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Le Bistro French Restaurant

5 out of 5

Good meal. Choice of salad, or appetizer. No steak included. No creme brulee, suffered because of silly Canadian bar rules.Would have been a 4 but escargot and Bread saved the day.

Cagney's Steakhouse

5 out of 5

Great service great steak. Only negative 1 app 1 entre 1 dessert.No salad.

Atrium Cafe & Bar

4 out of 5

Canada has stupid bar rules which really puts atrium under the gun.

Maltings Whiskey Bar

5 out of 5

Very classy. Serve dried fruit w cocktails. Do the Maccans tasting

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Casino, shows, bars, Beatles, Footloose, Elements, walking, trivia, COMEDIANS.

Casino

4 out of 5

Bar Service on games slow. Bar itself good service.Slots tight but no different than most Casinos especially at sea.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Can not complain about Activities and entertainment Outstanding

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Top top top top notch

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Love the under the bridge cabins. Always do this for many reasons

Ship tip

Book your shows before eating first day. Go directly to box office do not pass go do not collect 200.00

Ports of call

Boston, Massachusetts

5 out of 5

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

5 out of 5
Eat the lobster and mussels.

Portland, Maine

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Back to back
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8 Comments

buckpasser    1 year ago

Water 227, Done this cruise 11 times. Love in Vt. Have gone to and sailed out of Boston. Been to Portland many times including 3 Cook offs

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

water227    1 year ago

I'm glad you enjoyed it but curious.... How can you rate Boston and Maine as 5 stars when the ship did not stop there due to the hurricane??? We did the same cruise. 🤔

bubbles60    1 year ago

I agree, NCL always does a great job. Specialty dining and drink package are a plus!

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise and count it as your best.

cruising2004    1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience. Glad you enjoyed.

DessertSteaks    1 year ago

Thanks for reviewing

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your experience

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