7 Day Bermuda Cruise

Norwegian Joy Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5
Norwegian Joy

7 Night Bermuda (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 02, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Joy

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 5152

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 5 months ago

Review summary

The weather was amazing, staff was great. Wish they had a better variety of music. Biggest disappointment, no late night station to grab food (pizza, French fries, cookies). After 9;00 PM, your only option is The Local, It’s a madhouse at night, full of drunk people, long wait times and food options are limited. Don’t forget to tip your staff, they work so hard to try and keep everyone happy!

Embarkation

4 out of 5
We were boarding at 11:15, easy process.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The Local Bar & Grill

2 out of 5

The quality of the food at the Local has gone downhill. The pretzel bites are dry & the wings were not cooked enough. It’s a madhouse late night since it’s the only place to get food.

Le Bistro French Restaurant

5 out of 5

Our favorite fine dining venue. Went there twice, Ketut was our server - request him!

Atrium Cafe & Bar

4 out of 5

Food at the buffet was standard, unfortunately it closed at 9:00 PM. Can no longer grab late night pizza/snacks (huge disappointment. Only place to get food after 9 is the Local.

Cagney's Steakhouse

5 out of 5

As always, food was amazing!

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5
As expected, getting chairs by the pool was a challenge. I would eat up everyday at 6:40 to head out and claim a chair. Felt bad for people who showed up at a decent hour (9am) to find out there was nothing available.

Entertainment

2 out of 5
They need to have a better variety of music. Every where you went it was Latin music. The 70’s & 80’s parties were packed, they need to play more of that music.

Social Comedy & Night Club

2 out of 5

Way too small to hold the dance parties. They need to just these events at a place with more room to move around.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
The majority of the staff were amazing. Of course you always find one or two who are miserable.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
The ship was clean, the staff does a great job keeping with everything.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
This room was great for a family. Super quiet and right around the corner from the stairs/elevator.

Ship tip

Bring lanyards for your room key, magnets for your room (the entire cabin is metal) and a rechargeable nightlight for the bathroom!

Ports of call

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

4 out of 5
Rented jet skis from KC Watersports (right off the boat) - Magnus our tour guide was awesome!

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
We were walking off by 7:45!
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10 Comments

ILovecruisng     4 months ago

thank you for your review. we have same cabin booked and can’t wait for our cruise.

Cruisers4Lyfe     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

SueMSailaway     5 months ago

What did they charge you for the Jets skis? If you don’t mind me asking

TheBigSalad     5 months ago

Thanks, for sharing your experience.

RamblingWaves     5 months ago

Getting up at 6:40am to claim a chair is crazy and not worth it. Plenty of lounges on the other decks etc.

HeavySeas     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

AuntPinkie     5 months ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Chairs by the pool are always an issue.😳. Glad you mostly enjoyed your cruise.

Gwbigdog     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

cruising2004     5 months ago

Thank you your review.

javawoody     5 months ago

Thanks for posting

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