On the 2/5/2022 Joy Ssiling

[Lucky33]

Currently on the Joy.  Weather is amazing so far and from testing at the pier to getting settled was seamless.

 

The issue was getting to Miami and planning a day ahead, during these times with bad weather, caused issues even when changing flight to Thursday for Miami versus Friday.

 

We were very fortunate to make it, it was a close call due to all the cancellations.  One wrong decision and we never would’ve made it.

 

Thankful we did, staying in the haven, all shows have been on.

 

Asked concierge for passenger count yesterday and was told 1124.

 

It’s amazing to, at times, feel like we have the ship to ourselves compared to normal times.  However, shows and entertainment top notch and lively audience even with fewer in attendance.

 

While they enforced masks in theater last night, upon entry, a lot of people took them off when seated.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[vacation44]

4 minutes ago, Lucky33 said:

Currently on the Joy.  Weather is amazing so far and from testing at the pier to getting settled was seamless.

 

The issue was getting to Miami and planning a day ahead, during these times with bad weather, caused issues even when changing flight to Thursday for Miami versus Friday.

 

We were very fortunate to make it, it was a close call due to all the cancellations.  One wrong decision and we never would’ve made it.

 

Thankful we did, staying in the haven, all shows have been on.

 

Asked concierge for passenger count yesterday and was told 1124.

 

It’s amazing to, at times, feel like we have the ship to ourselves compared to normal times.  However, shows and entertainment top notch and lively audience even with fewer in attendance.

 

While they enforced masks in theater last night, upon entry, a lot of people took them off when seated.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you, again, for your quick update.   Were you late docking today?

 

 

[esu_nova]

This is great news! My partner and I, and a pair of friends will be sailing on the Joy in just a few more days, 2/12. Thanks for the update!

[Lucky33]

On 2/7/2022 at 12:24 PM, vacation44 said:

Thank you, again, for your quick update.   Were you late docking today?

 

 

Sorry for the delay.  It’s been a bit confusing with the time change back an hour and then back forward today.

 

I don’t think we were late docking the first day day but may have been off by a bit.

 

The last passengers didn’t make it on until almost 4:45 in Miami due to weather delays.

 

Its been a great cruise so far! Weather has wonderful even with some rain yesterday afternoon.

[Lucky33]

On 2/8/2022 at 11:25 AM, esu_nova said:

This is great news! My partner and I, and a pair of friends will be sailing on the Joy in just a few more days, 2/12. Thanks for the update!

You are going to have an amazing time!  The shows are outstanding and the staff very happy to have customers.

 

Its so easy to either relax or keep busy all day!!

[vacation44]

4 minutes ago, Lucky33 said:

Sorry for the delay.  It’s been a bit confusing with the time change back an hour and then back forward today.

 

I don’t think we were late docking the first day day but may have been off by a bit.

 

The last passengers didn’t make it on until almost 4:45 in Miami due to weather delays.

 

Its been a great cruise so far! Weather has wonderful even with some rain yesterday afternoon.

Very happy to hear it has been great so far!

[Firstin87]

Thank you for the update.  We are on the Joy Feb. 26 (also in the Haven) to celebrate my husband's retirement.  Booked it earlier this week and have been pleasantly surprised to find that we could get the excursions we wanted and only have two changes to ask the concierge to make for our dining reservations.

 

Glad to hear you're having such a good time!

 

[Oxo]

Glad you made it safe! Enjoy the Joy. We did on a B2B in late Nov 2021. One of our best cruises.

Would you please find out the first name of the General Manager for us. He is a close friend and we wonder if he is still on the Joy. He was to be transferred. 

TIA

Happy Cruising!!

[FlGoodShips]

1 hour ago, Oxo said:

Glad you made it safe! Enjoy the Joy. We did on a B2B in late Nov 2021. One of our best cruises.

Would you please find out the first name of the General Manager for us. He is a close friend and we wonder if he is still on the Joy. He was to be transferred. 

TIA

Happy Cruising!!

GM is Martin Ivanov

[FlGoodShips]

[Oxo]

10 hours ago, FlGoodShips said:

GM is Martin Ivanov

That is our friend! Please say hello to him from Tony & Heather.

Thank you very much!

Stay Safe and Happy Cruising!

 

[Oxo]

12 hours ago, FlGoodShips said:

Thank you for the pic!

Stay Safe and Happy Cruising!

[www3traveler]

From what I am being told, Martin is scheduled to open The Prima.  If this is true, he would board The Prima in late May or early June.