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

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Editorial Summary

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's score for Norwegian Joy
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Joy
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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Other Β· 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Budget for specialty dining and signature attractions
βœ“Make reservations for shows pre-cruise on the NCL website or app

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowds and limited space on sun decks β€” Use the complimentary adults-only sundead on Deck 17 (Splice H2O) as a retreat
Additional costs for signature attractions β€” Budget appropriately for upcharges like the racetrack and specialty dining

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre the negative cruise reviews for Norwegian Joy justified?
QIs Norwegian Joy really NCL's worst cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty2 Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconPool Deck2Β½ Sad BaconDining Main2 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows1 Happy BaconCabin Balcony1Β½ Happy BaconService Crew1Β½ Sad Bacon

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Bermuda1 Happy Bacon
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