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Best and Worst of the Norwegian Joy Cruise Ship - Norwegian Joy Review

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This Happy Place
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πŸ‘οΈ 16K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 14:36
What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Other Β· FallVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

the app in the internet in General on the joy for our sailing to Bermuda was bad

we found that the ship felt very understaffed

the food was amazing the the buffet oh yeah we're not just talking specialty dining oh my gosh the buffet was so good

we loved the observation Lounge on The Encore too so not surprised that we loved it on the joy

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Be aware that the internet on the Norwegian Joy may be unreliable.
βœ“Consider that the ship may feel understaffed during peak times.
βœ“Take time to enjoy the observation lounge for sailing views.
βœ“Freestyle dining offers flexibility for families with young children.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Internet reliability β€” Be prepared for potential internet issues and consider purchasing a messaging package if traveling with family.
Entertainment options β€” Don't rely on the main show being available; explore other activities or plan for alternatives.
Options for babies or toddlers β€” Consider waiting until children are older to participate in kids' programs, as options for babies are limited.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best and worst aspects of sailing on the Norwegian Joy?
QIs the Norwegian Joy suitable for families with young children?
QHow does the dining experience on the Norwegian Joy compare to other Norwegian ships?

Topics Covered

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Best and worst of the Norwegian Joy Cruise Ship! We review the Norwegian Joy and bring you the things we LOVED...and a few we didn't. BECOME A MEMBER! - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisHappyPlaceTravel/join Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:03 The App 2:26 Lack of Staff 3:00 Lack of Entertainment 4:05 Pushy Sales Style 5:17 Nothing for Young Kids 6:53 Amazing Food Staff 7:52 Guest Services 8:45 Food! 10:21 Observation Lounge 11:51 Freestyle Dining 14:01 Bloopers Norwegian Joy Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XRFv7PKKZUci265ZZDIXL-l πŸ›’ Visit our Amazon shop for travel must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/thishappyplace ⭐️ These are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission should you choose to sign up for a program or make a purchase using our links. We find these products useful and hope you do too! ⭐ Allure of the Seas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XRotRGWkecf3baYLIAI52nH Norwegian Encore Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XRhbybRFcu2NsnSZEdM159s Disney Wonder Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XQCNeDDnb4KofDG7OAA_VjR Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisHappyPlace Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thishappyplacetravel