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Boarding Norwegian Joy in New York City! Embarkation & First Sea Day

Mer Cruises Solo
Mer Cruises Solo
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👁️ 18K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 16:28
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🍸 Best for Adults OnlyOther · Spring · 3 nightsFrom New York CityVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I brought my mom with me on this cruise and we are planning to have a relaxing week on one of my favorite ships the Norwegian Joy

it's my fifth time on the joy and she just went through a refurbishment back in January of this year so I'm excited to see what's changed

one thing that's new about the spice H2O area on the joy is that there is no more smoking sections so in my opinion that is a big plus and I'm really excited about that

always an amazing experience to sail away from New York

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the cabin location before booking to ensure beds are on the balcony side if preferred
Visit the adults-only area Spice H2O for a less crowded sailaway experience

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Room readiness upon boardingPlan to relax in adults-only areas like Spice H2O while waiting for room to be ready

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat changes were made during the Norwegian Joy's dry dock refurbishment?
QWhat is the experience like boarding and sailing away from New York City?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program3½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bermuda4 Happy Bacon
New York City4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Welcome back to Mer Cruises Solo! This time, I am NOT solo! I brought my mom with me on this cruise, and we are boarding the incredible NCL Joy in Manhattan, heading to spend three days in Bermuda! This is my 5th time on the Joy, and we are excited to see what, if anything, has changed since it's dry dock refurbishment back in January of this year (2024). We board and spend some time relaxing in the adults only area, Spice H2O and then catch the incredible New York City sailaway! In this video, you'll see embarkation day, our dinner at Manhattan Room and our first day at sea! I take you on a mini tour of the brand new Spa Thermal Suite and the Observation Lounge. I just love this ship! Hope you enjoy watching, leave a comment if you have any questions about the Joy! #norwegianjoy #cruisenorwegian #ncl #cruise ---------------------------- Also follow me on: ⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mer.cruises.solo?igsh=bDQ4Yzh6NnIwdjR5&utm_source=qr ⭐️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557939269892&mibextid=LQQJ4d ⭐️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mer.cruises.solo?_t=8iyjrVMz7ug&_r=1 ⭐️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mer.cruises.solo 📧 Email: mer.cruises.solo@gmail.com ---------------------------- 🎬 Filmed with: 📸 Sony ZV-1F Camera 📹 DJI Osmo Action 4 (https://amzn.to/4e1tOpZ) 📱 iPhone 14 Pro Max 🎶 Music: Epidemic Sound (https://share.epidemicsound.com/xetgrd)