Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
66Top 42% of ships
Dining
97Top 1% of ships
Entertainment
88Top 5% of ships
Activities & Thrills
81Top 15% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
71Top 42% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Dining — scores 97/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 88/100
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 81/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineNorwegian
Ship NameJoy
Maiden voyage4 March 2017
Physical
Year Built2017
Refurbished 2019
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderMeyer Werft
Gross Tonnage 167,725 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 333.5 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 48 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipThe Haven by Norwegian – a keycard-access, all-suite ship-within-a-ship complex with its own restaurant, concierge, 24/7 butler service, private sundeck, pool, hot tubs, and lounge.
Total decks 20
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks15
Speed 22 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,083
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.1
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,926
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins38
Passenger Capacity 3,804
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 44.092
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsComplimentary: Manhattan Room, Savor, Taste (main dining rooms), Garden Cafe (buffet), American Diner, The Local Bar & Grill, The Haven Restaurant (suite guests), The Private Room at Taste. Specialty/paid: Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro (French), La Cucina (Italian), Ocean Blue (seafood), Teppanyaki, Food Republic, Los Lobos, Q Texas Smokehouse, Coco's, plus Atrium Cafe & Bar, Godiva, Starbucks, and Room Service.
Restaurants - Paid13
Restaurants - Included8
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only0
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools3
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs8
- Hot Tubs - General Access3
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive4
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges22
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaVibe Beach Club — adults-only (18+) sundeck with padded loungers, whirlpools, ocean views, a bar, and complimentary chilled towels/fruit skewers; capacity-capped, sold separately as a paid pass.
Special AmenitiesLaser Tag, Observation Lounge, Race Track, Shows - Broadway play, Virtual Arcade
Laser TagA la cart
Observation LoungeIncluded
Race TrackA la cart
Shows - Broadway playIncluded
Virtual ArcadeA la cart
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $20.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 20%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$3.00
Domestic Beer Price$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)$109.00
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants13
Restaurants Price: Included3
Restaurants Price: Premium9
Restaurants Price: Exclusive1
Restaurants Type: Sit down11
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve2
Restaurants Type: Buffet0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6CX3
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9703796
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 311000599
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Nassau, Bahamas
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.