kentngo
book dinner and shows in advance
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Norwegian Joy Cruise Reviews - Tips
612 Norwegian Joy Tips
lilianquach
It worth to pay extra for the specialty restaurant. Excursions through Norwegian could be better. Too many passengers on one bus (our View of Halifax' bus has 71 passengers.
water227
Relax and enjoy. Book restaurants early if you like to eat early. We missed the steak house because we didn't want to eat at 9/9:30. Also, the site/app showed the shows/comedy was sold out. I asked at the desk, and they had reservations. :)
diannholtgarges
Sign up early for excursions. If full, get on the wait list.
bmersinger
Be prepared to walk as just getting off the ship could be a long walk. Not enough elevators to accommodate the number of people on board. Long wait times. Observation lounge was great
FunCruise424
We sailed at an off season time, but the ship was still very crowded. Disappointed all the tours were sold out on first day of cruise. And many tours were sold out prior to sailing. TOO MANY PEOPLE ON THE SHIP! No main foyer piano entertainment, just shops. They did have game events. Not enough seats here. The art auctions were squished too. Knees hitting the chairs in front of us.
mayaro19
We were content with pre-purchasing a single specialty dining package because the included sit-down meals were so good, but multiple packages would’ve added another layer of fun and adventure on-ship.
PattiKakes
Specialty dining on NCL is always worth it! Purchase a package prior to sailing, almost double the price when you try to buy onboard.
annettestolz
Forward elevators are more crowded than rear elevators because of theater and dining.
GramRie
Take the stairs, the elevators are always busy! Bring plastic bags for wet items. Read the itinerary every day (or the night before), there's always a lot offered.
Cruiser10364982
get the vibe pass!!!
justingery
Book all restaurants in the app as early as you can before the cruise. Head immediately to the show reservation line on the ship to get show reservations. Failure to do so can shut you out of dining and entertainment.
Tonelli
Book your Cruise with Cruises.com, much better deals and customer service.
dweber810
Get involved in as much as you can
peacock180
If you are looking for less crowded space during the day, check out the observation lounge. It was a great place to relax, read, and have some quiet down time.
jsw1223
Pool area is very small. If you are going to a show get to dinner early.
jtdeb
Don't go in summer and maybe it won't be so crowded
GrumpyBumble
Avoid when the kids are out of school, unless you have kids, lol.
pdole194
take the earliest boarding time
Christy877
Eat at the Local!
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