*LIVE* from the Norwegian Joy 5-Night Bermuda October 11-16, 2023

[BirdTravels]

Join The Bird, *LIVE*, from the beautiful Norwegian Joy as she sails to Bermuda. This voyage concludes the Joy’s Bermuda and New England/Canada season. She will reposition from New York to Miami to sail some fantastic Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, and Panama itineraries. 

 

The Birds sailed this itinerary, exactly 1 year ago, on the U.S. inaugural voyage of the Norwegian Prima.

 

In January, the Joy will make her way to Europe for a major dry dock where the largest Breakaway Plus Thermal Suite will replace Galaxy Pavilion, Vibe Beach Club will be expanded replacing laser tag, new balcony rooms will replace the port side of the Observation Lounge, the Deluxe Owners Suites will be expanded to 3 BR 3½ bath luxury suites, and more. This major renovation follows a $50M renovation in 2019 when the ship was “Americanized” after leaving Asia. After her dry dock, the Joy will return to Miami to sail the Western Caribbean. 

 

The Plan

Wed New York depart 4:00 pm

Thu At Sea

Fri Bermuda 8:00 am - Overnight

Sat Bermuda Overnight - 5:00 pm

Sun At Sea

Mon New York arrive 7:00 am

 

Edited October 11, 2023 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

Yesterday, the parking spot next to the Intrepid was open waiting for the Joy to join her. 

 

[BirdTravels]

New York is an amazing city of unique skyscrapers. 
 

Edited October 11, 2023 by BirdTravels

[cruiseny4life]

Oh to be "old" and bird like, fluttering across the seven seas...looking forward to your journey! 

[BirdTravels]

The Bird even saw the Statue of Liberty (didn’t realize how green she is)

 

[BirdTravels]

The Joy is arriving from Quebec and her guests need to undergo full immigrations processing. At 10:39, the line from customs and immigrations stretches all the way through the baggage hall, up into the terminal, and back to the gangway. 

[BirdTravels]

The Joy’s older, smaller sister, the Norwegian Sky is also docked at Pier 88 this morning. This is a port call for the Sky sailing from Quebec to Baltimore. 
 

[BirdTravels]

Manhattan Cruise Terminal uses check ins at the front and back of the terminal. Your stateroom key is at only one of the check in locations. You need to follow the signs to get you to the right line to stand in

 

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Edited October 11, 2023 by BirdTravels

[schmoopie17]

26 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

The Bird even saw the Statue of Liberty (didn’t realize how green she is)

 

"Give me your tired, your poor, and all those with a sweet tooth."

[BirdTravels]

Then you have to find the right place to sit

 

[BirdTravels]

Times Square waiting to board the Joy

 

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Times Square

 

Edited October 11, 2023 by BirdTravels

[Cruising Lynne]

Bon voyage! Enjoy your trip. Looking forward to reliving our wonderful 5 day Bermuda cruise that we took on September 20th.🚢

[Sand and Seas]

Interesting that the terminal has signs for Ambassador/Diamond/Sapphire, and then Platinum seating separate.  I wonder if Miami will start doing that?   

 

Your photos & updates are so helpful for those of us preparing to sail.  Hope you have an absolutely wonderful cruise!   Thanks for another 'Live' post!  Wonderful preview for us😊

 

[BirdTravels]

22 minutes ago, Sand and Seas said:

Interesting that the terminal has signs for Ambassador/Diamond/Sapphire, and then Platinum seating separate.  I wonder if Miami will start doing that?   

 

Your photos & updates are so helpful for those of us preparing to sail.  Hope you have an absolutely wonderful cruise!   Thanks for another 'Live' post!  Wonderful preview for us😊

 

In the past, the seating area was just seats. You had to exit and join the masses to get to the boarding line. Today,’they actually opened the rope from the Ambassador/ Diamond/ Sapphire seating area, directing you out the boarding door. And they held the platinums on the other side until all of the Diamonds were through the door. 
 

The Platinum and A/D/S seating was on either side of Boarding Door C. 
 

CAS and people who bought Priority were left out in the masses. 
 

11:07 Haven Boarding

11:20 Special Assistance

11:47 Diamond

11:55 Platinum

Priority and General Boarding by group number to follow

 

We’ll bring the Joy back on one piece. 😁

Edited October 11, 2023 by BirdTravels

[vacation44]

45 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

In the past, the seating area was just seats. You had to exit and join the masses to get to the boarding line. Today,’they actually opened the rope from the Ambassador/ Diamond/ Sapphire seating area, directing you out the boarding door. And they held the platinums on the other side until all of the Diamonds were through the door. 
 

 

When we sailed out of NYC last September (2023), the priority non-Haven seating area was roped off and we did not have to join the masses to get to the boarding line.  They had someone at the entrance of the roped off area who checked your card to make sure you belonged there.  

[BirdTravels]

@Sand and Seas there are about 600 guest this week because of an event onboard. Next week, mid-200s. 

[BirdTravels]

18 minutes ago, vacation44 said:

When we sailed out of NYC last September (2023), the priority non-Haven seating area was roped off and we did not have to join the masses to get to the boarding line.  They had someone at the entrance of the roped off area who checked your card to make sure you belonged there.  

In October 2022, we were not afforded that courtesy.  

[BirdTravels]

New York Thanks You! 
 

 

[vacation44]

6 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

In October 2022, we were not afforded that courtesy.  

I actually meant September 2022 so they must have changed it right after.   Glad they changed it back and hope it stays that way.

[Sand and Seas]

20 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

@Sand and Seas there are about 600 guest this week because of an event onboard. Next week, mid-200s. 

Wow....extremely low again😕 

Looks like they are proving the need for less staffing of that particular desk. 

 

[BirdTravels]

3 minutes ago, Sand and Seas said:

Wow....extremely low again😕 

Looks like they are proving the need for less staffing of that particular desk. 

 

This cruise is over staffed

 

EH Rodrigo Rodriguez

EH Crista Caluma

SH Jomel Sayson

H Thandekile Mngomezulu

H Diana Espinosa 

[Sand and Seas]

13 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

This cruise is over staffed

 

EH Rodrigo Rodriguez

EH Crista Caluma

SH Jomel Sayson

H Thandekile Mngomezulu

H Diana Espinosa 

Must be a pretty important event this week. 

If they all stay on for next week I don't know how we can keep them all busy🤔