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Item: Norwegian Joy
Rating: 4.6
Author: neleh4

Norwegian Joy Cruise Review

neleh4

Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

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

Sail date: September 25, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

First ever cruise, throughly enjoyed & will definately do another. NCL did everything well, I'm not one to sit in daytime entertainment so did our own thing however there seemed to be plenty going on to keep you entertained if you wanted it.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

NCL did a great job of trying to get people to wash hands when entering garden cafe, just a shame some thought they were exempt. Food was great with plenty of choice & the sit down complimentary restaurant were very enjoyable.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

We only used the gym, pool & hot tub, but all were good for a relax.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

My favourite entertainment was Ashlie Amber, she did a great tribute to Whitney. Wow what a set of lungs she had hitting those notes. We were stating just along the corridor to her & she alway spoke everytime we saw her.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Every member of the team we encountered were happy & friendly

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Had an inside cabin on deck 5 & to be honest the darkness was perfect for a good night's sleep

Ship tip

Just do it & enjoy.

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Ports of call

Quebec City, Quebec

5 out of 5

Caught a regular 800 bus to Montmorency falls for 3.75 CAD each way per person. The autumn colour was stunning, just as the sunshine & blue sky.

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La Baie, Quebec

5 out of 5

Portland, Maine

5 out of 5

New York, New York

5 out of 5

Boston, Massachusetts

5 out of 5

We arrived late in port & therefore not enough time to see or appreciate what Boston had to offer. We did manage the freedom trail

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Sydney, Nova Scotia

5 out of 5

Not a great deal to see in port Arras, however wander round the area & walked residential streets where we met to lovely locals in their garden. Very friendly & welcoming.

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

8 Comments

TheBigSalad 1 year ago

Thank you for your review.

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fan1 1 year ago

Where did you get information about the bus to the falls?

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picalo 1 year ago

Yes Ashlie Amber was the highlight of the cruise for us to. Good for yall for taking the bus, I'll bet that was a treat in and of itself. I hear you on the buffet and hand washing. I would take that further with those who lick thier finger at the buffet get a warning then the second time they are executed on the spot. great review.. thanks

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javawoody 1 year ago

Glad you enjoyed your first cruise

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Welcome to cruise life! Glad you had an enjoyable first cruise. Thanks for sharing.

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lisa6318 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Welcome to the wonderful world of cruising. Appreciate your detailed feedback. Yes, some cruisers are exempt from all the rules (at least they think so). Glad you enjoyed your first cruise.

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Other reviews of this sailing

Balcony Stateroom

Another great cruise on the Joy. I loved these odd ball ports in Canada. And of course Quebec City is somthing for everyone to experience at least once.

It was a nice cruise overall