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Fun Times On Norwegian Joy In The Mexican Riviera

Jim Zim
Jim Zim
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👁️ 38K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 25:10
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Winter · 7 nightsFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

basically a great week aboard one of the best cruise ships in the world Norwegian joy

this one was a big milestone our 50th cruise

we were so glad to be in the Haven

I consider it one of the best cruise ships shore excursions

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a suite in the Haven for VIP benefits and a more relaxing experience.
Try the Las Colinas hideaway excursion in Puerto Vallarta for a private beach day.
Schedule dinner at Q for later in the week when the band is playing.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Worries about crowded beaches on shore excursionsChoose private beach excursions like Las Colinas to avoid interruptions from locals trying to sell things.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to stay in the Haven on Norwegian Joy?
QWhat are the best shore excursions in Puerto Vallarta?
QHow does the Mexican Riviera cruise experience compare?

Topics Covered

Excursions4½ Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconWater Park4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cabo San Lucas4 Happy Bacon
Los Angeles2½ Sad Bacon
Mazatlan3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

This is the story of my vacation on one of the greatest cruise ships in the world... the Norwegian Joy. We visited Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlan during this 7-day Mexican Riviera cruise. In this video, I tell you about how we spent each day and talk about some of the benefits of staying in The Haven, Norwegian's exclusive VIP area of the ship. It more than doubles the price of the cruise to stay in The Haven, but for affluent travelers it's a fantastic way to upgrade your cruise to a more luxurious, pampered, un-crowded experience. A highlight of our cruise was our shore excursion to Las Caletas beach in Puerto Vallarta. The "Las Caletas Hideaway" excursion is a favorite of ours, which we have done on several previous cruises. A high point in the video features beautiful views from the ship as we arrived at sunrise to Mazatlan, Mexico. This sequence is set to music, and shows the gorgeous scene that most passengers slept through that morning. There's an indoor/outdoor digital thermometer shown towards the end of the video. It's a very useful product for cruisers staying in a balcony cabin, as it's helpful to know the temperature both inside your cabin and outside on your balcony. This product can be purchased inexpensively at https://amzn.to/2Sxm8EZ If you're interested in booking a cruise, feel free to use the services of my travel agent at no additional charge to you. Caitlin Gallagher has made my life easier since I started having her book all my cruises rather than booking them all myself. Visit her web site at https://www.ambrentravel.com/