This turned out to be an amazing cruise vacation. Unlike most of my other cruises, this one was kind of last minute, so I came in with an open mind & flexible expectations, although it's always been a great time in Bermuda!! I had a great cruise! Beautiful Bermuda never disappoints.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Embarkation was quick & smooth! This cruise was sold out to full capacity/+ Although the terminal was packed, I completed my check & embarkation process extremely quickly. 35-40 minutes later was already on board, cleared my Muster drill and w/ drink in hand. NCL had previously sent the Muster drill video email a few days prior to embarkation, and once on board an usher scans your phone, checks you in & done! Well done NCL!! Not sure why you're required to check-in online and then check-in again once at the terminal, but whatever, it worked!
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
The food was good. The Garden Cafe was extremely busy at all times, very hard to find a place to sit. The food there is consistently good, as far as buffets go. Love the soft-serve ice cream!! I had 2 specialty dining options as part of my Latitudes tier, went to Ocean Blue and La Cucina. Both Excellent! Had several dinners at The Manhattan Room. Just fantastic service and delicious food. Kudos to all wait staff and front-end staff. They went out of their way to accommodate solo cruisers!! Great experience! I visited Savor and Taste for breakfast & both food and service were good. Wait staff, servers, and Maitre D's go above & beyond to make sure guests feel welcome!
The Manhattan Room - Main Dining Room
5 out of 5
Great restaurant, always a favorite. Amazing staff & delicious food.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
All good!! Resting & relaxing were the reasons for this cruise before starting a new job promotion, and I definitely accomplished that!!
Entertainment
5 out of 5
The shows were amazing! You must catch Elements and the Aerialist show!! Amazing!! You HAVE to catch The Beatles Reunion!! Excellent & fun!!
Children's Programs
No children/Solo cruiser
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Kudos to my amazing room steward Ms. Maricar Deconlay/Philippines! At The Local Mr. I Gede Bhuana/Indonesia, at La Cucina Mr. Nelson Real Somosot/Philippines. The staff, waiters, and bartenders were great! Very helpful and always willing to go the extra mile to accommodate guests. Thank you to the "Washy Washy" crew!! Love you guys!!
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Very well maintained, very clean and plenty of staff making sure the ship stayed at high housekeeping standards. Special thanks to all at Environmental/Housekeeping services. Well done!
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
LOVED my balcony room!! The section I was at is dedicated to solo cruisers. Quiet & peaceful at all times. Well done NCL!! Love the new solo-cruisers initiative and dedicated staterooms options!!
Ship tip
Bring patience because you're sharing space w/ 5K other cruisers. Enjoy every minute of your day, because that's what you're there for!! Book your entertainment early - good shows sell out fast.
Great!! Enjoyed a great breakfast at Savor, walked out when they called my luggage color tag, and no issues whatsover!! HUGE improvement over the last time we sailed on the Joy!! Night & day - almost shocking. Well done NCL/Joy folks!!
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