On the JOY from NY to Bermuda 7/16-7/23

[drneal]

Following....I'll be on the Joy to Bermuda Aug 13

[maggieq]

17 hours ago, T BYRD said:

Our suite has been completely cleaned and set-up as of 1:00pm. 
Luggage has not arrived yet though. 

That’s a terrific cabin. Have a great cruise 😊 

[ggTexasGal]

13 hours ago, T BYRD said:

Didn’t realize that our interior Family suite came with these perks until receiving the “Priority” baggage tags in the mail. 

Our Key cards say “VIP” next to the A7 muster station.  

I am guessing that you have found that your room (currently) is included in "Concierge" class, but does not receive Butler service. (Per NCL online description!)

Has that wooden piece been removed from the second bedroom?  I'd sure request that be placed somewhere that is not in walk areas of the room.

[js]

18 hours ago, drneal said:

Following....I'll be on the Joy to Bermuda Aug 13

Ditto! We will see you at the bar!💃🏻

[mking8288]

Interesting, look forward to reading about what changes NCL Joy made this year to those "SC" Inside Family 2 bedroom suites with the virtual balcony (dual displays) - we booked & stayed in 2 of them last May (Deck 10, one deck below yours - equivalent of 11525, across the hallway from yours and 11531)  Behind one of your bedroom, that large "white" space is the room attendant/steward's work & storage room, where they stock & come in out ... with luck, you should not hear doors being slammed & chatting behind the wall.  If they are, just speak to your steward directly to let him/her know - otherwise, it is a very quiet area & "private" corridor, and, convenient access.  Those "suites" across have a slightly different layout, primarily in that living room with the sofabed/couch.  It is very spacious and just 3 of us sharing the cabin in each of them. 

 

If only NCL would give that living room a little more "fanicer" decorations and some extras, better curtains for that virtual balcony - it would look much nicer.  Have you gotten 1 of your 2 special "treats" delivered yet (by room services team in a service cart, not a butler last year) - either today or tomorrow and another one later in the week ??  Don't be shocked but ours were ... wow, from last year (see below)   Curious to see ... I contacted/left a note for the GM, and the follow-up was delegated to the asst. manager for guest services, a special "treat" & bottle of wine was subsequently delivered.   

 

You probably received a welcome letter upon embarkation - is Patrick still the concierge onboard (or, someone else) but we never found the need for services nor did we heard or get to meet him during our weeklong stay, that's okay.  Same with help with booking dining & show reservations - the number to dial was (for us) actually routed to the CruiseNext team, but do give it a try if you need assistance.  We're able to get help on hidden dining times by directly going to the reservation desk downstairs (calls often just ring & go unanswered, no voice mail options for a call-back) - but, we are Sapphire & supposed to have priorities anyway.  

 

There should be a nice umbrella in the main bedroom closet for use - in case it is needed for those brief Bermuda showers that quickly pass thru.  The sliding bathtub clear plastic doors made a lot of noise, sliding back-n-forth as we encountered very, very rough seas en route to Bermuda ... lasted about 12+ hours overnight, made it almost impossible to sleep on top of the rocking & rolling.  Solution & quick fix, FYI - grab those towels, wet them & use it as "stoppers" to prevent them from slamming & banging against the rails, worked for us.  Looking at the video, looks like the bath gel/wash & shampoo/conditioner are not 100% wall mounted, we got upgraded toiletries last year ... 

 

Toward the end of your cruise, you should receive also specially colored priority disembarkation tags to use ... useful if you are in a hurry to disembark & get home to MA.  Otherwise, enjoy the last morning & go to Taste or Savor to do a sit-down special breakfast first.  I do believe that you can get "escorted" to cut to the front of the line at the gangway for priority disembarkation, look for a letter and/or instructions with the luggage tag.  If not, check & ask at the CruiseNext desk - or, try the concierge contact as given.  With the nice square dining table, not a bad idea to have room service, or perhaps a hot breakfast delivered (don't believe NCL will "waive" the charge, but ... I stand corrected as YMMV)  All the PPV movies available in the stateroom are free, no charge (2022) - enjoy them.  

 

How's the Joy satellite WiFi now ??  Enjoy Bermuda & the Joy, look forward to reading about what's new and different, and your thoughts about the suite's perk nowadays and values added.  

 

 

 

 

 

[drneal]

6 hours ago, js said:

Ditto! We will see you at the bar!💃🏻

or better yet at the meet and greet.  

if you haven't been to one you get to meet the ships officers, which generally means a few extra perks,

.....and your fellow passengers on your roll call

[odie1024]

On 7/16/2023 at 5:30 PM, JinxyB said:

Ok so it wasn’t a one off for my sailing last week that rooms are ready much, much later than before. Penny- pinching and fleecing the customer for money in raised DSC, but less services rendered 🤔. Have a great cruise!

I sure hope you did not let this bother you all week and took the time to enjoy your cruise. Things happen and we have to deal with them. Also hope you did not remove your gratuities as you had mentioned you were thinking of doing.

[Luv2cruze me and u]

Thanks for all the comments and reviews.  We will be on the Joy Aug 20-30 and have an overnight in Bermuda.  Will be our first time there.  

[evanskl4]

I'm in the same type room as this in November! Loved the video - thanks for sharing!

 

20 hours ago, mking8288 said:

All the PPV movies available in the stateroom are free, no charge (2022) - enjoy them.  

 I wasn't aware - good to know! Thanks 🙂

[T BYRD]

All is well in Bermuda 😎

One small rain squall at sea and another today on Island. 
 

The Ship is really amazing!

We have seen every square inch of her interior, except the Haven and Vibe. 

Our room attendant makes up our room twice a day… We are never there so I’ve only met him once. 

 

The family suite location is perfect!

I do miss having a balcony but our room is absolutely silent all night!!

Joana in the Observation lounge is far and away our favorite person on the Joy!

She is soo attentive, happy, and enthusiastic… love her 🤟🏼

We did receive the complimentary treats and cookies delivered to our room 😁

 

I’ve called the concierge “Patrick” a couple times, for a few different things, and he has been great as well. 
Got us in a sold out specialty dinner and the 18+ comedy show. 
 

As for negative comments posted by others… I don’t take that road. 
Although everything is not “perfect” My family and I feel blessed that we have worked hard and made it possible for us to be on this cruise and endulge in the ridiculous excess of this experience. 

There are soo many people that will never have the means to enjoy something like this with their families so we say thanks you and

“Don’t worry be happy” 🤗
 

 

Edited July 19, 2023 by T BYRD

[T BYRD]

Pouring rain again….

Oh well 🫤

We came prepared with ponchos and umbrellas. 
The NCL ferry is still running so maybe we’ll go for a ride and wait for the clouds to clear. 

[evanskl4]

Hope the weather clears up for you! At least there is plenty to do inside the ship 🙂

So glad to hear your experience so far has been good. Thank you for the updates and enjoy!

[vacation44]

5 hours ago, T BYRD said:

Pouring rain again….

Oh well 🫤

We came prepared with ponchos and umbrellas. 
The NCL ferry is still running so maybe we’ll go for a ride and wait for the clouds to clear. 

I see the sun is out now!  

[T BYRD]

Sun is finally out!
Blue skies over Blue waters!

Took the NCL ferry to St George’s. 
Wahoo’s Bar and Patio is the place to go 👍🏼👍🏼

Time for a Swizzle or three 🤙🏼😎🤙🏼

Edited July 20, 2023 by T BYRD

[cruiseny4life]

8 minutes ago, T BYRD said:

Sun is finally out!
Blue skies over Blue waters!

Took the NCL ferry to St George’s. 
Wahoo’s Bar and Patio is the place to go 👍🏼👍🏼

Time for a Swizzle or three 🤙🏼😎🤙🏼

Oh that looks incredible!

[DZ77]

Looks great!

What nights are Footloose and Elements? 

[T BYRD]

We are going to Elements after sail away tomorrow 🤗

[js]

Love your review. Thank you! Can anyone just take the NCL ferry to St Georges?
Do I need to purchase something to get on?

Thank you. 

[Maleficent's Dad]

3 minutes ago, js said:

Love your review. Thank you! Can anyone just take the NCL ferry to St Georges?
Do I need to purchase something to get on?

Thank you. 

Two weeks ago, as you were boarding the crew asked, “Norwegian Joy?”

Literally that was it…

The ferry is supposed to be for NCL passengers only, though that was not being enforced.

From St. George, they didn’t even ask, people just boarded.

[js]

3 minutes ago, Maleficent's Dad said:

Two weeks ago, as you were boarding the crew asked, “Norwegian Joy?”

Literally that was it…

The ferry is supposed to be for NCL passengers only, though that was not being enforced.

From St. George, they didn’t even ask, people just boarded.

Wow! This is something fully new that I wasnt aware of that was offered. 
Does it run all day and night? My dh is go,fing on the first day and maybe we will take a ride once he is back, showered and dressed. 
 

Thank you so much!

[Maleficent's Dad]

There’s a very specific schedule.  Trying to attach a pic from 2 weeks ago here:

[Maleficent's Dad]

Just know, it’s about a 50 minute ride each way.

[Pitzel]

36 minutes ago, Maleficent's Dad said:

Two weeks ago, as you were boarding the crew asked, “Norwegian Joy?”

Literally that was it…

The ferry is supposed to be for NCL passengers only, though that was not being enforced.

From St. George, they didn’t even ask, people just boarded.

Interesting. When we were in Bermuda on the Prima this April, there was someone checking key cards coming back from St. George to confirm that everyone was an NCL passenger.

[js]

2 hours ago, Maleficent's Dad said:

There’s a very specific schedule.  Trying to attach a pic from 2 weeks ago here:

 

2 hours ago, Maleficent's Dad said:

Just know, it’s about a 50 minute ride each way.

Thank you both sooo much! 

[T BYRD]

17 hours ago, js said:

Love your review. Thank you! Can anyone just take the NCL ferry to St Georges?
Do I need to purchase something to get on?

Thank you. 

The NCL ferry is exclusively for NCL passengers.
It only goes from the dock to St George’s and back…. No other stops.
It’s located directly to the right after leaving the ship. Get there 20-30 min early if you want an outside top-deck seat 😉