We Survived a Week on Norwegian Cruise Line's Worst Rated Ship!

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The creators evaluate whether the Norwegian Joy is truly the worst rated ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet by comparing their experience to common complaints found on Cruise Critic. They address several key areas including outdoor spaces, signature attractions, dining, and entertainment. The reviewers note that the pool deck layout is less than optimal and that lounge chairs are often claimed very early in the morning due to high occupancy. Regarding attractions, they find the racetrack fun despite being small and note that while some technology feels dated, upcoming dry dock updates will improve certain areas like the Vibe Beach Club and the Galaxy Pavilion. The dining review is mixed, with the creators praising specialty restaurants like Ocean Blue and Food Republic while expressing disappointment in the main dining room quality compared to other ships in the fleet. Entertainment is described as generally good, though some venues like the Cavern Club are criticized for being too small to accommodate crowds. Ultimately, the creators conclude that while the ship has flaws, it remains a worthy contender for a Bermuda itinerary, especially with planned enhancements.
Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.
How This Review Compares
This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.
Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.
Creator's Key Takeaways
the pool deck is less than optimal
the racetrack is fun and I think a 15 charge is fair
the specialty dining on Norwegian Cruise Line is much better than the complimentary dining
we still feel that Norwegian Joy was a right choice for this itinerary
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