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Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Joy is a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship of the Breakaway Plus class, in service since 2017. She measures 167,725 gross tons and carries 3,776 guests with a crew of 1,821. She sails Alaska, Bahamas, Panama Canal, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera itineraries.
About Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Joy is the second of four Breakaway Plus-class ships, about 167,700 gross tons with 3,776 guests at double occupancy, built by Meyer Werft and delivered in April 2017. Her top decks carry the Joy Speedway, the Ocean Loops waterslides and mini golf, and her venues include Le Bistro and Spice H2O; she was last refurbished in 2024. In 2026-27 she sails Bahamas and Caribbean cruises from Miami in winter and Alaska round trips from Seattle in summer, with Panama Canal and Pacific coast repositioning voyages in between.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- Alaskathe Inside Passage and glaciers from Seattle, Vancouver and Seward, May to September
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
- Panama Canalpartial or full transits between the Atlantic and Pacific
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Mexican RivieraPacific Mexico and Baja from Los Angeles and San Diego
Home port: Miami, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Norwegian Joy sails from Miami, Florida. The airport is Miami International (MIA), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- American Airlines Flagship LoungeMIA Concourse D4.9 ★
- American Airlines Admirals Club (D15)MIA Concourse D4.7 ★
- LATAM VIP LoungeMIA Concourse J4.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Norwegian Joy?
Norwegian Joy is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line and belongs to its Breakaway Plus class.
How big is Norwegian Joy?
Norwegian Joy measures 167,725 gross tons and 333 metres in length, with 20 decks.
How crowded does Norwegian Joy feel?
Norwegian Joy has a passenger space ratio of 44.4: 167,725 gross tons for 3,776 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Norwegian Joy feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Norwegian Joy carry?
Norwegian Joy carries 3,776 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,821 (about 2.1 guests per crew member).
When did Norwegian Joy enter service?
Norwegian Joy entered service in 2017 and was last refurbished in 2024.
Where does Norwegian Joy sail?
Norwegian Joy sails Alaska, Bahamas, Panama Canal, Caribbean and Mexican Riviera itineraries. Her home port is Miami, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Norwegian Joy?
Norwegian Joy sails from Miami, Florida. Fly into Miami International (MIA), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Norwegian Joy?
Norwegian Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Norwegian Joy; this page links to Deck plans.
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