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NCL JOY - Ship Tour 2023 - All Public Areas with review and commentary

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πŸ‘οΈ 38K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 40:52

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive walking tour of the Norwegian Joy, examining various public spaces, dining options, and entertainment venues. Starting on the upper pool deck, the tour highlights the availability of shade and the presence of a running track, though the creator notes that the track is often obstructed by lounge chairs. The video covers specialized areas such as the Spice H2O adult-only sun deck, the Speedway, and the laser tag arena, while also noting upcoming changes during the ship's dry dock. The creator offers specific advice on navigating the ship, suggesting quieter locations like the Maltings Whiskey Bar or the Observation Lounge to avoid the heavy crowds found in the atrium and main dining rooms. Dining reviews include the Garden Buffet, specialty restaurants like Cagney's and Ocean Blue, and the 678 Place hub. The tour concludes with an exploration of the Waterfront boardwalk and the various themed bars and shops located throughout the vessel. Throughout the commentary, the creator emphasizes the ship's high passenger capacity and the resulting congestion in popular areas.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Joy
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Joy
A Nibble

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Norwegian Joy is so fun.

The food is great highly recommend it.

It's a great place the Waterfront goes almost all the way around the ship.

The ship was very crowded and it was noticeably hard to get around certain areas.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the Waterfront to avoid crowds inside the ship.
βœ“Arrive 30 minutes early for shows to get a good seat.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the public areas like on Norwegian Joy?
QHow crowded is the ship?
QWhat are the best spots to avoid crowds?

Topics Covered

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