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Norwegian Joy Full Tour! Deck By Deck Walk-Through of NCL Cruise Ship!

Hoffman Happy Travels
Hoffman Happy Travels
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👁️ 59K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 52:40

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive deck-by-deck walkthrough of the Norwegian Joy, detailing various public venues, dining options, and entertainment facilities. The tour begins with lower decks, noting the Splash Academy for children on deck five and the extensive amenities on deck six, including main dining rooms, an art gallery, and the 678 Ocean Place atrium. The guide highlights specialty dining such as Teppanyaki and Q Texas Smokehouse, while also noting included options like the Local Bar and Grill and the Garden Cafe buffet. Higher decks feature more active entertainment, including the Joy Theater, a casino, and the Waterfront outdoor dining area on deck eight. The tour covers high-energy attractions like the Ocean Loops water slide, the electric go-kart Speedway, and a dedicated laser tag arena. Additionally, the creator explores the exclusive Haven area and the Observation Lounge. The video concludes by summarizing the ship's layout and offering travel agency services for viewers interested in booking a cruise.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Caribbean · Spring · 12 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Ahoy mates welcome on board the Norwegian joy we are here for a 12 night sailing going all around the Caribbean

The Waterfront is that outdoor deck area that I was talking about before and what's really cool about it is that there's alfresca dining for several of the specialty restaurants out here

This is the kids area you can see the signs here it says Splash Academy this is where you'll go in for the kiddos for all their programs and fun stuff inside there

The casino on board the Norwegian Joy is it is a smoke-free environment except for one special area that I will show you

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the Waterfront for alfresco dining and great views
Come early for the Cavern Club Beatles performances to get a seat

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Dress code for specialty diningSmart casual is required for venues like La Bistro and Ocean Blue; no tank tops, baseball caps, or visors

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to see on a deck-by-deck tour of the Norwegian Joy?
QWhat dining options are available on the Norwegian Joy?
QWhat are the highlights of the Norwegian Joy's public venues?

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