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5 Cruise Fails We Weren’t Expecting on Norwegian Joy…

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👁️ 18K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:12
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the pools absolutely freezing. They didn't heat it, so nobody used it.

the go-karts. Cool in theory, but $15 per person. super slow and we waited an hour for an 8minute ride.

no child care under three. So if your toddler isn't potty trained or three or older, there's no option for drop off.

while we still had fun, would we book this ship again? Probably not.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check if the cruise line offers childcare for your child's age before booking.
Don't expect heated pools or cabin door decorating on this ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWould you still book this cruise after hearing these five disappointing facts?
QWould you still cruise on the Norwegian Joy after hearing this?

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YouTube Video Description

5 Cruise Fails We Weren’t Expecting on Norwegian Joy… Would you still book this cruise after hearing these 5 disappointing facts? 😬 We just returned from a 7-night trip on the Norwegian Joy, and while we had some fun, here’s what didn’t work for us: ❄️ Freezing pools no one used, 🛑 $15 go-karts with long waits, 👶 no childcare for under 3s, 🚫 no cabin door decorating or towel animals, and 😕 mid-level entertainment (just a Beatles cover band & a juggler). The small things added up, and the NCL app was useless. So… would we cruise on Norwegian Joy again? Honestly, probably not. 💬 Let us know in the comments — would you still sail on Norwegian Joy after hearing this? 👍 Like, ❤️ subscribe, and 🔔 turn on notifications for more real cruise reviews! #NorwegianJoy #CruiseFails #CruiseReview #CruiseTips #NCLCruise #FamilyTravel #TravelTruths #CruiseLife #HonestTravel #CruiseVlog #TravelShorts Be sure to follow us on our other platforms for more Adventures and Travel Tips! ►►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadventurebuddies ►►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theadventurebuddiesfb ►►TikTok: @theadventurebuddies ►►Twitter: https://twitter.com/theadventbuds ►►TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Profile/theadventurebuddies