As a freelance agent for selling cruise, I am glad to be invited for this inspected on NCL - Joy.
General characteristics
Class and type: Breakaway Plus-class cruise ship ...
Launched: 4 March 2017
Christened by: Wang Leehom
Tonnage: 167,725 GT[1]
Length: 333.46 metres (1,094.0 ft)[1]
Beam: 41.4 metres (136 ft)[1]
Draught: 8.722 m (28.62 ft)[1]
Decks: 20 decks
Total number of cabins: 2100 (no Studios / Single cabins)
Speed: 22.5 knots (25.9 mph)
Capacity: 4,400
Crew: 1,700
Prepare to board!
Crew at the entrance giving us a warm welcome.
The main lobby here where tour desk, customer service and reception located.
The beautiful centrepiece here.
Shopping onboard .... tax free ... so many big brands...
Great place to chill at this lobby lounge.
Below are the photos of the cabins first ....
This is Inside Cabin.
This is Oceanview cabin
This is Family Balcony Cabin.
This is the Mini Suite.
This is Concierge Penthouse.
Next venture will be the facilities onboard.
Public casino . .why public ? Becos there is a VIP one... scroll down...
This is the VIP casino.
Art Gallery onboard...
KTV onboard .. what's more can I say ?
Joy Threater where you can enjoy the world class entertainment nightly.
Time for lunch @ Manhatten Room - main dining room.
Dress Code : Smart or Formal
After lunch, we venture to the higher deck & pool deck...
Swirl down a double loop waterslide over the side of the ship on the Ocean Loop. Twist and shout while rushing down the AquaRacer. And splash around at the family-friendly Aqua Park.
Step inside the all-new Galaxy Pavilion and into a virtual world unlike anything you've ever seen. Immersive virtual reality experiences. Thrilling simulator rides. Interactive video walls. This is just the beginning of an exciting new world to discover.
Go for the checkered flag on a thrilling two-level racetrack in the middle of the ocean - the first ever at sea. Whether you're racing through exhilarating turns or simply relaxing on the top deck, cruising with Norwegian means vacationing at your own speed.
We really melted under the hot sun, last meal break at the buffet restaurant before we end our inspection, the ship is leaving at 1630hrs.
The complete list of Norwegian Joy restaurants and food bars.
•Private Room at Taste (100-seat, group private dining venue)
•Savor Restaurant (forward Dining Room, complimentary)
•Taste Restaurant (forward Dining Room, complimentary, with Your Time dining)
•Le Bistro (French specialty dinner-only restaurant; reservations-only; US$20 cover charge)
•Teppanyaki (Japanese Hibachi specialty, reservations-only restaurant; US$25; open for Lunch and Dinner; features live cooking demonstrations)
•MDR (aft-location Dining Room; complimentary; Freestyle dining, Dinner only)
•O’Sheehan’s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill (sports bar, with 24-hour American cuisine - burgers, steaks, desserts; complimentary)
•Shanghai’s Noodle Bar (Asian cuisine complimentary restaurant inside O’Sheehan’s Pub area)
•Food Republic (via partnership with Pubbelly Restaurant Group; specialty restaurant open for lunch through dinner, offers international cuisine; iPad ordering system)
•Pincho Tapas Bar (Latin dishes)
•Cagney’s Steakhouse (specialty dinner restaurant for prime steaks and gourmet seafood specialties; reservations-only, US$30 cover charge per person and free Kids Menu)
•Moderno Churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse; reservations-only; US$20 per person cover charge; with outdoor seating waterfront area)
•La Cucina (Italian specialty restaurant; reservations-only, US$15 cover charge; with outdoor seating waterfront area)
•Sakura & Hibiscus (Korean hot pot restaurant; Korean barbecuef)
•Manhattan Room (Chinese cuisine and Western-style classics)
•Neptune's (seafood restaurant; a buffet of fresh seafood and an a la carte menu)
•Bayamo Restaurant (Cuban/Latin seafood restaurant)
•Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville At Sea (complimentary fast food restaurant)
•Breezeway Grill (casual dining)
•Garden Cafe (complimentary buffet restaurant with various cuisine stations).
Entertainment options - Fun & Sport
The new 4,200- 4,400 passenger NCL Joy features an expanded Haven – the line’s concept “ship within a ship”. This space (accessible only by keycard) boasts an outdoor terrace, private restaurant, courtyard area with retractable roof pool, whirlpools, spa treatment rooms, separate sauna, private sundeck. Among the other features are the “678 Ocean Place” (spanning on 3 decks, with an amazing live entertainment in the evenings, several bars and alternative dining places), big-capacity water slides and a ropes course (both facilities catering to families).
NCL Joy is the world's first ever cruise ship with a Ferrari racetrack (deck 19). The facility is built by RiMO Supply (RiMO Germany Group) and operated via partnership with Scuderia Ferrari Watches. This is also the first ever branded Formula 1 race car track.
•The 2-level track spans on 2 decks and offers incredible seaviews at height of 60 m (200 ft). It has capacity up to 10 racers at a time on electric go-karts (Ferrari branded).
•The GoCars can reach speeds up to 40 mph (65 kph). In comparison to the sister-ship Norwegian Bliss, Joy's racetrack is 20% smaller and has 8 turns. Bliss has 10, two of which are cantilevered over the ship's side.
•Passengers booked in Concierge and The Haven staterooms enjoy complimentary rides with bookings. The used by RiMO technology ensures optimal usage under intensified UV conditions and saltwater exposure.
Other stand-out features include an open-air laser tag course, multi-story water slides, hovercraft bumper cars, and the line’s biggest-ever upscale shopping venue.
The complete list of Norwegian Joy lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.
•Joy Theatre (800-seat; features Broadway-style musical productions; two grand-shows per night)
•Atrium (3-deck midship hub area - “678 Ocean Place”, with a big-size LED screen, dance area and live entertainment)
•Atrium Cafe & Bar (specialty tea & coffee bar)
•Headliners Comedy Club & Lounge
•The Library; Card Room; Internet Cafe (24-hour)
•Mixx Bar (live piano music; pre-dinner cocktails); Bar 21; 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar; Tobacco Road Liquor Bar; The Humidor (cigar lounge); The Cellars Wine Bar; Sugarcane Mojito Bar; Prime Meridian Bar; Studio Lounge
•Carlo’s Bake Shop (cakes, pastries, bakeries; cupcake classes)
•Grand Tea Room (high-end Chinese loose leaf teas, elegant snacks, high tea-style finger foods)
•La Cave (fine wine and spirits bar)
•Art Gallery
•Casino (served by Skyline Bar)
•Ultra Lounge & Nightclub
•The District Brew House (craft beer hall featuring a keg room, 24 draft beers on tap and 50 different bottled beers; via partnership with Wynwood Brewing Company, Miami)
•Dolce Gelato (Italian ice cream)
•Atrium Boutiques (tax-duty free shops); Photo Gallery & Shop
•Waterfront Promenade (1320 ft/402 m long; open air dining and entertainment venues)
•Aqua Park (3-deck, with two pools, 2 racing twist-slides and 5 multi-level waterslides)
•Kids venues, club lounges (Kid’s Aqua Park, Splash Academy for kids 3-12 yo, Guppies Nursery for kids 6 months to 2 yo)
•Mandara Spa & Fitness (Thermal Suite, Snow Room, Salt Room, Medi Spa, 24 Treatment Rooms, Beauty Salon, Barber Shop, fitness classes)
•Spice H2O (adults only; served by Breezeway Bar & Grill)
•Entourage Teen Centre (jukeboxes, table football, video arcades, teen disco)
•“The Haven” (Suite- and Villa-passengers only complex; consists of The Haven Courtyard, The Haven Restaurant, The Haven Lounge)
•Rock Climbing Wall; Jogging Track; Sports Complex (Spider Web - enclosed 24ft/7m tall kids climbing wall with spiral slide, Bungee Trampoline, 9-hole Mini Golf course, the largest at sea Ropes course, Zip Line, The Plank - 8ft/2,5m extending platform)
•The ship's top deck features a 2-level electric go-cart track (Scuderia Ferrari), an outdoor laser tag course. Other prominent features are a virtual-reality gaming center (Oculus virtual reality technology), Galaxy Pavilion (interactive video walls), hovercraft bumper cars, water park with 2 multi-story waterslides, an outdoor park for tai-chi practicing, luxury-brand shopping district. One of the waterslides extends over the starboard side of the ship. The other waterslide is transparent.
•Vibe Beach Club (adults only).
•Curious fact is that NCL Joy's official onboard language is Mandarin (Chinese), and not English.
General characteristics
Class and type: Breakaway Plus-class cruise ship ...
Launched: 4 March 2017
Christened by: Wang Leehom
Tonnage: 167,725 GT[1]
Length: 333.46 metres (1,094.0 ft)[1]
Beam: 41.4 metres (136 ft)[1]
Draught: 8.722 m (28.62 ft)[1]
Decks: 20 decks
Total number of cabins: 2100 (no Studios / Single cabins)
Speed: 22.5 knots (25.9 mph)
Capacity: 4,400
Crew: 1,700
Prepare to board!
My visitor's pass
The vessel is toooooo long so I can snap portion of it.
Crew at the entrance giving us a warm welcome.
The beautiful centrepiece here.
Shopping onboard .... tax free ... so many big brands...
Great place to chill at this lobby lounge.
Below are the photos of the cabins first ....
This is Inside Cabin.
This is Oceanview cabin
This is Family Balcony Cabin.
This is the Mini Suite.
This is Concierge Penthouse.
This is the Haven Family Suite.
It's pretty tiring to walk around, here is our break : Starbucks at sea
Public casino . .why public ? Becos there is a VIP one... scroll down...
Taste - main dining
- Price Per Person: Complimentary
Neptune's Seafood
- Price Per Person: $48.88 USD Adult
Art Gallery onboard...
Teppanyaki
- Price Per Person: $28.88 USD Adult
KTV onboard .. what's more can I say ?
Joy Threater where you can enjoy the world class entertainment nightly.
Food Republic
- Price Per Person: $18.88 USD Adult
The Humidor Cigar Lounge
Calling all cigar enthusiasts! Unwind in an elegant smoking lounge while enjoying your favourite cigar and cocktail.
The Grand Tea Room
Relax and rejuvenate in this high-end tea room offering both English and Asian teas served with elegant finger foods and featuring daily High Tea service.
La Cucina
- Price Per Person: $18.88 USD Adult
Le Cave Wine Bar
- Sample a wide range of premium wines and spirits in an upscale lounge. Select menu items are available for full-bottle purchase at Duty-Free pricing.
Cagney's Steakhouse
- Price Per Person: $28.88 USD Adult
Time for lunch @ Manhatten Room - main dining room.
Dress Code : Smart or Formal
- Price Per Person: Complimentary
Mandara Spa & Salon
- Make time to pamper yourself during your cruise. Whether you're in the mood for a luxurious massage, rejuvenating skin treatment in the Medi-Spa, a break at the Foot Clinic, or simply relaxing in our Thermal Suite, the Mandara Spa offers over 50 treatments that are good for the body and soul. Get ready to shine by stepping into our full-service salon for a haircut, manicure, pedicure, waxing and more. Spots fill up fast, so make your appointment early. Location Deck 16, Forward.... Prepare a hole in the pocket..
Pulse Fitness Centre
- Stay in shape with your favourite workout equipment including treadmills, ellipticals and free weights or even yoga, Pilates and spinning.
Swirl down a double loop waterslide over the side of the ship on the Ocean Loop. Twist and shout while rushing down the AquaRacer. And splash around at the family-friendly Aqua Park.
Serenity Park
- Catch a glorious sunrise or an afternoon sea breeze. Or take a moment to share your incredible holiday memories with friends back home via fast Wi-Fi service. There's no better place to relax than at the top deck of the ship or on The Waterfront. Enjoy a serene setting that is partially covered and designed for you to unwind however you wish.
Step inside the all-new Galaxy Pavilion and into a virtual world unlike anything you've ever seen. Immersive virtual reality experiences. Thrilling simulator rides. Interactive video walls. This is just the beginning of an exciting new world to discover.
Go for the checkered flag on a thrilling two-level racetrack in the middle of the ocean - the first ever at sea. Whether you're racing through exhilarating turns or simply relaxing on the top deck, cruising with Norwegian means vacationing at your own speed.
- Human colonizers have lost contact with Planet Earth. It’s up to you to find them while searching an abandoned spaceship in this first-ever laser tag experience at sea.
We really melted under the hot sun, last meal break at the buffet restaurant before we end our inspection, the ship is leaving at 1630hrs.
The complete list of Norwegian Joy restaurants and food bars.
•Private Room at Taste (100-seat, group private dining venue)
•Savor Restaurant (forward Dining Room, complimentary)
•Taste Restaurant (forward Dining Room, complimentary, with Your Time dining)
•Le Bistro (French specialty dinner-only restaurant; reservations-only; US$20 cover charge)
•Teppanyaki (Japanese Hibachi specialty, reservations-only restaurant; US$25; open for Lunch and Dinner; features live cooking demonstrations)
•MDR (aft-location Dining Room; complimentary; Freestyle dining, Dinner only)
•O’Sheehan’s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill (sports bar, with 24-hour American cuisine - burgers, steaks, desserts; complimentary)
•Shanghai’s Noodle Bar (Asian cuisine complimentary restaurant inside O’Sheehan’s Pub area)
•Food Republic (via partnership with Pubbelly Restaurant Group; specialty restaurant open for lunch through dinner, offers international cuisine; iPad ordering system)
•Pincho Tapas Bar (Latin dishes)
•Cagney’s Steakhouse (specialty dinner restaurant for prime steaks and gourmet seafood specialties; reservations-only, US$30 cover charge per person and free Kids Menu)
•Moderno Churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse; reservations-only; US$20 per person cover charge; with outdoor seating waterfront area)
•La Cucina (Italian specialty restaurant; reservations-only, US$15 cover charge; with outdoor seating waterfront area)
•Sakura & Hibiscus (Korean hot pot restaurant; Korean barbecuef)
•Manhattan Room (Chinese cuisine and Western-style classics)
•Neptune's (seafood restaurant; a buffet of fresh seafood and an a la carte menu)
•Bayamo Restaurant (Cuban/Latin seafood restaurant)
•Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville At Sea (complimentary fast food restaurant)
•Breezeway Grill (casual dining)
•Garden Cafe (complimentary buffet restaurant with various cuisine stations).
Entertainment options - Fun & Sport
The new 4,200- 4,400 passenger NCL Joy features an expanded Haven – the line’s concept “ship within a ship”. This space (accessible only by keycard) boasts an outdoor terrace, private restaurant, courtyard area with retractable roof pool, whirlpools, spa treatment rooms, separate sauna, private sundeck. Among the other features are the “678 Ocean Place” (spanning on 3 decks, with an amazing live entertainment in the evenings, several bars and alternative dining places), big-capacity water slides and a ropes course (both facilities catering to families).
NCL Joy is the world's first ever cruise ship with a Ferrari racetrack (deck 19). The facility is built by RiMO Supply (RiMO Germany Group) and operated via partnership with Scuderia Ferrari Watches. This is also the first ever branded Formula 1 race car track.
•The 2-level track spans on 2 decks and offers incredible seaviews at height of 60 m (200 ft). It has capacity up to 10 racers at a time on electric go-karts (Ferrari branded).
•The GoCars can reach speeds up to 40 mph (65 kph). In comparison to the sister-ship Norwegian Bliss, Joy's racetrack is 20% smaller and has 8 turns. Bliss has 10, two of which are cantilevered over the ship's side.
•Passengers booked in Concierge and The Haven staterooms enjoy complimentary rides with bookings. The used by RiMO technology ensures optimal usage under intensified UV conditions and saltwater exposure.
Other stand-out features include an open-air laser tag course, multi-story water slides, hovercraft bumper cars, and the line’s biggest-ever upscale shopping venue.
The complete list of Norwegian Joy lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.
•Joy Theatre (800-seat; features Broadway-style musical productions; two grand-shows per night)
•Atrium (3-deck midship hub area - “678 Ocean Place”, with a big-size LED screen, dance area and live entertainment)
•Atrium Cafe & Bar (specialty tea & coffee bar)
•Headliners Comedy Club & Lounge
•The Library; Card Room; Internet Cafe (24-hour)
•Mixx Bar (live piano music; pre-dinner cocktails); Bar 21; 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar; Tobacco Road Liquor Bar; The Humidor (cigar lounge); The Cellars Wine Bar; Sugarcane Mojito Bar; Prime Meridian Bar; Studio Lounge
•Carlo’s Bake Shop (cakes, pastries, bakeries; cupcake classes)
•Grand Tea Room (high-end Chinese loose leaf teas, elegant snacks, high tea-style finger foods)
•La Cave (fine wine and spirits bar)
•Art Gallery
•Casino (served by Skyline Bar)
•Ultra Lounge & Nightclub
•The District Brew House (craft beer hall featuring a keg room, 24 draft beers on tap and 50 different bottled beers; via partnership with Wynwood Brewing Company, Miami)
•Dolce Gelato (Italian ice cream)
•Atrium Boutiques (tax-duty free shops); Photo Gallery & Shop
•Waterfront Promenade (1320 ft/402 m long; open air dining and entertainment venues)
•Aqua Park (3-deck, with two pools, 2 racing twist-slides and 5 multi-level waterslides)
•Kids venues, club lounges (Kid’s Aqua Park, Splash Academy for kids 3-12 yo, Guppies Nursery for kids 6 months to 2 yo)
•Mandara Spa & Fitness (Thermal Suite, Snow Room, Salt Room, Medi Spa, 24 Treatment Rooms, Beauty Salon, Barber Shop, fitness classes)
•Spice H2O (adults only; served by Breezeway Bar & Grill)
•Entourage Teen Centre (jukeboxes, table football, video arcades, teen disco)
•“The Haven” (Suite- and Villa-passengers only complex; consists of The Haven Courtyard, The Haven Restaurant, The Haven Lounge)
•Rock Climbing Wall; Jogging Track; Sports Complex (Spider Web - enclosed 24ft/7m tall kids climbing wall with spiral slide, Bungee Trampoline, 9-hole Mini Golf course, the largest at sea Ropes course, Zip Line, The Plank - 8ft/2,5m extending platform)
•The ship's top deck features a 2-level electric go-cart track (Scuderia Ferrari), an outdoor laser tag course. Other prominent features are a virtual-reality gaming center (Oculus virtual reality technology), Galaxy Pavilion (interactive video walls), hovercraft bumper cars, water park with 2 multi-story waterslides, an outdoor park for tai-chi practicing, luxury-brand shopping district. One of the waterslides extends over the starboard side of the ship. The other waterslide is transparent.
•Vibe Beach Club (adults only).
•Curious fact is that NCL Joy's official onboard language is Mandarin (Chinese), and not English.
