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Panama Canal Cruise Review NCL Joy | Repositioning Cruise | 2025 Retirement Travel

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πŸ‘οΈ 42K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 14:36
What This Creator Said
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🍸 Best for Adults OnlyOther · Winter · 16 nightsFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we were shocked at how beautiful the ship was overall the entire ship was well appointed and very modern

our favorite place to hang out was in front of the huge windows in the observation Lounge

the entertainment on the ship was as good as we've ever seen

this was the main reason most people were on the ship and it was the reason we booked it

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“buy tickets in the grandstands as soon as they go on sale for the Rose Parade
βœ“make reservations for shows so you don't miss the acrobatic performances
βœ“get there early for Panama Canal viewing to avoid jockeying for position

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship might be old and tired β€” The Joy was beautiful and modern, not outdated like their previous Norwegian cruise
Missing out on shows β€” Make reservations to ensure you see the acrobatic shows

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Norwegian Joy ship like for a Panama Canal cruise?
QWhat can you expect on a repositioning cruise from Los Angeles to Miami?
QHow is the entertainment and dining on Norwegian Joy?
QWhat are the highlights of traversing the Panama Canal?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconDining Main3Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconKids Family2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Antigua Guatemala4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Day trip with Bernard
Panama City2Β½ Happy Bacon
Cabo San Lucas2Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

We recently took a 16-day Norwegian repositioning cruise from Los Angeles to Miami, which went through the Panama Canal. It was on the Norwegian Joy and we share our experiences and surprises on this fun cruise vacation on NCL. We made stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. We think repositioning cruises are a great way to travel because you get food, lodging, entertainment and transportation all in one. We hope you will join us on this journey by subscribing to our YouTube channel, joining us on our Facebook Community Group and sign up for our newsletter as we focus on everything retirement travel. Thanks for following along with us. John and Bev Retirement Travelers Facebook Retirement Travelers Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/mvfuHwp7iJviWjHt/ ➑️➑️ Sign up for our NEWSLETTER! http://eepurl.com/h_P0RD ⬅️⬅️ Retirement Travelers Website: https://retirementtravelers.com/ Retirement Travelers Affiliate Links RVMail Service: https://gomyrv.com/RetirementTravelers Daytrip (Personal Driver) https://daytrip.com/?linkId=lp_970352&sourceId=retirement-travelers&tenantId=daytrip Our Private Driver in Guatemala: Bernard. WhatsApp # +502 4796 8432. CHASE SAPPHIRE RESERVE CREDIT CARD Chase Sapphire Credit Card link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19l/TU3SAODCFT EXPRESS VPN Express VPN www.expressvpn.com/retirementtravelers ⬇️ OUR FINANCIAL ADVISORS ⬇️ URS Financial Advisory Link: https://www.ursadvisory.com/ Retire with Julia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetirewithJulia AIRALO Click this link to check out AIRALO: https://airalo.pxf.io/rQnbrB FAREDROP Fare Drop cheap flights: https://faredrop.com/?fpr=john13 SAFETYWING https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=25117614&utm_source=25117614&utm_medium=Ambassador Video Number 190 #ncl #cruise #cruiseship #cruiseshiplife #retirementtravelers #retirementtravel #travel2025 #retirement #seniortravel #cruises #norwegiancruises #panama Subscribe on YouTube at https:/www.YouTube.com/RetirementTravelers Follow us on Instagram at https://www.Instagram.com/RetirementTravelers Like us on Facebook at https://www.Facebook.com/RetirementTravelers Connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.LinkedIn.com/company/retirement-travelers Connect with us on Pinterest at https://www.Pinterest.com/retirementtravelers