10 Tips & Tricks for the Norwegian Joy | What We Learned On Our 2023 NCL Joy Bermuda Cruise

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Today's video is 10 tips and tricks that we learned while sailing on the Norwegian Joy. It's a big ship and here are some of the things that we think would have helped us before we boarded:

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Garden Cafe Seating
2:32 - Observation Lounge
3:50 - Buffet Themes & Restaurant Times
5:30 - Internet Package
7:13 - Deck 17.5
8:18 - Go-Kart Scheduling
9:28 - Specialty Dining Reservations
11:29 - Trash Bags
12:55 - Room Location
14:35 - Travel Credit Cards
16:36 - Pool Deck
17:21 - Outro
18:20 - Bloopers

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All Comments (21)
  • We leave tomorrow to fly to nyc & embarkation on Sunday, July 28th to Bermuda. I know my family & I will appreciate your tips even more than I do now...keep them coming...I'm watching!!! Thank you so much! Great ideas that we'd never figure until too late I'm sure!
  • @marinrands
    I love Indian and Asian food too!! That tidbit made my day! Thanks!
  • @brianpeele311
    Guys, your tips were amazing! We went on the 5 day cruise in late march and had a blast. Your tips made it easy to avoid the crowds and find the great spots, like the observation deck. Bravo!
  • @janetkruth3813
    Great tips. Hope not too many people remember your tip to go to back of Garden Cafe. We discovered how much easier it was to find a table and easier to meet up there with our plates. We're on Joy again soon.
  • @SassyGrkGrl24
    Next time, try biodegradable green dog poop bags. Used them with my dogs 🐕🐕 and the bags are scented and safe for the environment. Also book the Vibe Beach Club early. They only book 80 packages. We just got off the Prima and has an amazing time. Just note that they only have hot tubs but they do have showers to cool off if need be. It was very quiet and maybe no more that 30 people during our whole cruise. Will always book the VBC on future cruises.
  • @kennethbook3037
    Thanks for the Tips Guys. Put them to use last week. Staffing was definitely improved from your post.
  • @VittsonVacay
    Great video! We’re on the Joy for the 1st time in May & Staying in the Haven….. we’re SO EXCITED 😊
  • @user-yj3ob9kd3l
    I was on the Joy last month on a transatlantic from Southampton to Miami. It was all sea days and a great cruise. I really enjoyed the ship, especially the Observation Lounge. I also enjoyed the Texas BBQ. Great food and plenty of it.
  • @sewgood568
    Re the go-karts, we booked them on the tv screen in our room.
  • @rhoshe
    Thank you! Very helpful! Sailing in October out of NYC so I’ll be sharing this one!🎉🙏🏽💯
  • love the tips and will defiantly watch more. I gave the thumps up and subscribe.
  • @Cha-y412
    Very informative video thanks for posting. We have done 6 NCLs. Since 2014 as Haven guests 5 on Breakaway class including the Joy. 1 transatlantic Nov 2023 on Prima. My Wife loves to pick at the buffet. The Breakaway class all have the same Garden cafe and they are large offering a big selection. The Prima has The Sunrise Cafe buffet and it is 1/3rd the size of the Breakaway class garden buffet. So if the buffet is a big deal avoid Prima class ships. As Haven guests there is a private resturant serving 7 am to 9 pm, so buffets arent my priority. In Haven there is a Consigniers and they will make speciality reservations and guarenteed seating. No plastic trash liners because NCL is environmentally friendly . You should call your room steward if you have trash you feel may smell.
  • @lisagardner903
    Great tips! I am going on the Joy at the end of February. I have been on 34 cruises with NCL because I love the Free Style Cruising. It is hard to go on another cruise line company because we would not have same perks. I have been on most of NCL ships but it will be my first on the Joy.
  • I'm booked for 14 April for a 7 day (4 land days) cruise to Bermuda. Its just me and my 20 month old baby. Do you have any suggestions for cruising with a toddler ?