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Panama Canal Cruise Review NCL Joy | Repositioning Cruise | 2025 Retirement Travel

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πŸ‘οΈ 41K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 14:36
What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleOther · Winter · 16 nightsFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we were shocked at how beautiful the ship was overall the entire ship was well appointed and very modern

our favorite place to hang out was in front of the huge windows in the observation Lounge

the entertainment on the ship was as good as we've ever seen

this boat overall was the friendliest group we've ever encountered on a cruise ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Buy tickets for the Rose Parade grandstands as soon as they go on sale
βœ“Make reservations for shows to see acrobatic performances
βœ“Get to the Panama Canal viewing area early to avoid jockeying for position

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship might be old and tired β€” The Norwegian Joy was beautiful and modern, not outdated

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat can you expect on a Panama Canal cruise on the Norwegian Joy?
QHow does the Norwegian Joy compare to other ships?
QWhat are the dining and entertainment options on the ship?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconItinerary Route3Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconDining Main3Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Antigua Guatemala4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Day trip with Bernard
Costa Rica2Β½ Happy Bacon
Mazatlan2Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

We recently took a 16-day Norwegian repositioning cruise from Los Angeles to Miami, which went through the Panama Canal. It was on the Norwegian Joy and we share our experiences and surprises on this fun cruise vacation on NCL. We made stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. We think repositioning cruises are a great way to travel because you get food, lodging, entertainment and transportation all in one. We hope you will join us on this journey by subscribing to our YouTube channel, joining us on our Facebook Community Group and sign up for our newsletter as we focus on everything retirement travel. Thanks for following along with us. John and Bev Retirement Travelers Facebook Retirement Travelers Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/mvfuHwp7iJviWjHt/ ➑️➑️ Sign up for our NEWSLETTER! http://eepurl.com/h_P0RD ⬅️⬅️ Retirement Travelers Website: https://retirementtravelers.com/ Retirement Travelers Affiliate Links RVMail Service: https://gomyrv.com/RetirementTravelers Daytrip (Personal Driver) https://daytrip.com/?linkId=lp_970352&sourceId=retirement-travelers&tenantId=daytrip Our Private Driver in Guatemala: Bernard. WhatsApp # +502 4796 8432. CHASE SAPPHIRE RESERVE CREDIT CARD Chase Sapphire Credit Card link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19l/TU3SAODCFT EXPRESS VPN Express VPN www.expressvpn.com/retirementtravelers ⬇️ OUR FINANCIAL ADVISORS ⬇️ URS Financial Advisory Link: https://www.ursadvisory.com/ Retire with Julia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetirewithJulia AIRALO Click this link to check out AIRALO: https://airalo.pxf.io/rQnbrB FAREDROP Fare Drop cheap flights: https://faredrop.com/?fpr=john13 SAFETYWING https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=25117614&utm_source=25117614&utm_medium=Ambassador Video Number 190 #ncl #cruise #cruiseship #cruiseshiplife #retirementtravelers #retirementtravel #travel2025 #retirement #seniortravel #cruises #norwegiancruises #panama Subscribe on YouTube at https:/www.YouTube.com/RetirementTravelers Follow us on Instagram at https://www.Instagram.com/RetirementTravelers Like us on Facebook at https://www.Facebook.com/RetirementTravelers Connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.LinkedIn.com/company/retirement-travelers Connect with us on Pinterest at https://www.Pinterest.com/retirementtravelers