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Item: Norwegian Joy
Rating: 3.3
Author: lambertnattie

Norwegian Joy Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

lambertnattie

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 85

Overall rating:

3.3 out of 5

Verified Review

3 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 08, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11782

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

First cruise wanted to experience what the hype was but we will try a different cruise line next time as this one was not worth the money

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Horrible! We were not able to board until almost 3pm and we arrived at 1030 am! Was such a disappointing start to the cruise and set the tone

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Food was lacking and had little flavor, could not get a speciality dining reservation as they all got booked up immediately

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Pool is so small not even worth it, we thought it was the kids pool!

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Most bartenders acted annoyed to serve you a drink and if they are closing up and you ask for water forget it! They just ignore you

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Ship was nice and clean

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was great!

Ship tip

Don’t expect too much and you won’t get disappointed

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Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Pretty but too many people wanting you to buy something

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Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

4 out of 5

Pretty island but not much to do

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Disembarkation

1 out of 5

Horrible! Waited in line for almost 1 hour waiting for security to show up to let us off the boat

10 Comments

Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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bubbles60 1 year ago

Sorry you did not have a great time. We always have a wonderful experience on NCL. I will say carribbean cruise destinations can be it or miss.

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jpmato16 1 year ago

How is this your first cruise when you have several listed in your profile? Something doesn’t add up.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Appreciate the comments

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wbahoy 1 year ago

Yet you have been on three NCL cruises previously.

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brockandmary 1 year ago

So ships have quick turnover, people are still getting off late morning, and they need several hours to get rooms ready. Expecting to get on at 10:30 is a bit of a stretch. Saying that set the tone...says alot. U gotta have patience to cruise. Just my 2 cents.

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skybluepink 1 year ago

I'm not a fan of Nassau. Try a different itinerary for your next one.

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ClarkG 1 year ago

I’m confused you said it was your first cruise however it show you have been on several before

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JimOhio 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing. Your cruise was too short, in my opinion, to make a valid judgment on what cruising is, regardless of the cruise line. Next time, book something longer and research everything well in advance. I'm sure you will find more positives.

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Sorry you were disappointed.

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