Norwegian Joy
Norwegian

Norwegian Joy

90
SCORE
Dining 97Entertainment 88Activities & Thrills 81Pools & Relaxation 71Space & Comfort 66Value / Cost 38
Line
Norwegian
Built
2017
Guests
3,804
Tonnage
167,725 tons
Length
333.5 m
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What We Like
+Strong Dining — scores 97/100
+Strong Entertainment — scores 88/100
+Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 81/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Norwegian
Ship Name
Joy
Maiden voyage
4 March 2017

Physical

Year Built
2017
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2019
Builder
Meyer Werft
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
167,725 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
333.5 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
48 m
Ship Within a Ship
The 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
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
20
Passenger Decks
15
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,083
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.114
Total Cabins
1,926
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
38
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,804487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
44.0922128

Amenities

Restaurants
Complimentary: 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 - Paid
13
Restaurants - Included
8
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
3
- Pools - General Access
2
- Pools - Adults Only
0
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
3
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
8
- Hot Tubs - General Access
3
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
4
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
22
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
No
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Vibe 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 Amenities
Laser Tag, Observation Lounge, Race Track, Shows - Broadway play, Virtual Arcade
Laser Tag
A la cart
Observation Lounge
Included
Race Track
A la cart
Shows - Broadway play
Included
Virtual Arcade
A la cart

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
20%
Soda Price
$3.00
Domestic Beer Price
$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)
$109.00
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
13
Restaurants Price: Included
3
Restaurants Price: Premium
9
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
1
Restaurants Type: Sit down
11
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
2
Restaurants Type: Buffet
0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6CX3
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9703796
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
311000599
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau,  Bahamas
90.3
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 97
Entertainment 88
Activities & Thrills 81
Pools & Relaxation 71
Space & Comfort 66
Value / Cost 38