"LIVE" from Norwegian Joy - April 28, 2024 NYC to Bermuda

[stinkyharriet]

9 hours ago, Radio said:

Next week there will be a lot more passengers on board. We had 4120 this week. My cabin attendant suggested that there will be almost 600 more passengers. Most of them will be kids. *Yikes*

 

Nooooo!  I'm boarding tomorrow as you're leaving.  I've seen some people on the FB group mention kids but not a large number.  I know not everyone joins any kind of social media group for their cruise but I really hope there aren't many kids.  I did book the Vibe just in case!

[Radio]

10 hours ago, stinkyharriet said:

Nooooo!  I'm boarding tomorrow as you're leaving.  I've seen some people on the FB group mention kids but not a large number.  I know not everyone joins any kind of social media group for their cruise but I really hope there aren't many kids.  I did book the Vibe just in case!

That was a smart move.

 

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[Radio]

Hello everyone good morning. Welcome to DAY 8 of "LIVE" from Norwegian Joy. 

 

We are back in New York City. Actually, we arrived very early this morning. We passed under the Verrazano bridge around 3:15 am, and we pulled up to Pier 88 around 4am.

It was raining and cold (40f) when we approached the pier slowly. It will only be in the low 50's today and the forecast is suggesting a light rain.

 

I only have a short drive today when I get off of the ship as I will be staying at a post Cruise Hotel in Elizabeth, NJ.

 

I have hundreds of photos and videos that I have not posted. Over the next few days I will be able to edit and post several of them. It will be much easier to post photos from the Radio press room.

 

I should be getting off of the ship around 10-10:30,. I saw a lot of passengers waiting at the gangway on Deck 7 with all of their luggage so they could be the first one off of the ship when the ship is cleared at 7:30. Yikes!

 

Overall, I had a wonderful Cruise, though there were a few things that didn't work well. But most things worked out nicely. 

 

Thanks for tuning in. 

 

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It was cold and rainy early this morning on Deck 17

 

 

 

We have arrived in New York City.I love the way the city looks when all lit up

 

 

 

This is Pier 88

 

 

 

Norwegian Joy approaches the pier slowly

 

 

 

I think we arrived before any dock workers.

 

 

 

 

Gangway will be on Deck 7 (FWD STB) and Deck 7 (AFT STB)

 

 

 

I guess I will throw my name tag away now.

 

 

 

Your Intrepid Reporter thanks you for tuning in. So long for now.

 

 

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[DRGrammy]

Thank you for doing this Live blog.  I enjoyed following your trip and found it very informative.  Looking forward to my own trip even more now.

[bluesea777]

It's the Gem's turn ... 

 

 

Great views of the 2nd day of SailGP from OL!

 

 

[Always Cruising]

Radio - Thanks so much for this live review - was wondering if 10-10:30 departure today worked out for you?  I need to give my pick-up people a time, and would love to miss the crowds in the port, but don't want to be in the way of the crew getting ready for their new guests.

[Radio]

7 hours ago, Always Cruising said:

Radio - Thanks so much for this live review - was wondering if 10-10:30 departure today worked out for you?  I need to give my pick-up people a time, and would love to miss the crowds in the port, but don't want to be in the way of the crew getting ready for their new guests.

I actually left at 9:50 and was picked up my luggage and was finished facial recognition by 10:05. A porter helped me take my luggage to my car on Pier 90.

[Legallorelei]

4 hours ago, Radio said:

I actually left at 9:50 and was picked up my luggage and was finished facial recognition by 10:05. A porter helped me take my luggage to my car on Pier 90.

 

We took a Mexican Riviera cruise out of LA a number of years ago. Since we live on the east coast, our flight home was a red-eye leaving around midnight the night we debarked. I tried hanging around on the boat to kill a little time that morning, and was being paged by 10:00 a.m. I went to guest services, and they were like, "Oh, you're still on the ship? We need you to leave now." We were the last off. They really don't like you hanging around. Get your brekkie and get off! 😝

[LATTELOVE]

Radio,

Wow, another fantastic live blog.

Just finished catching up with all the reading.

 

Will be visiting Bermuda in June on Liberty OTS.

Very informative, Thanks for all the input.

We enjoyed it!

Edited May 6 by LATTELOVE

[crcblc2004]

Thank you so much for this wonderful live report!! 

[tcmagnum]

On 5/3/2024 at 8:08 PM, Radio said:

 

I have thoroughly enjoyed your report on your trip to Bermuda.

This is on our 'wish list'.  So pretty.

Glass Beach will be visited.

Quick couple questions:  You said you rented a scooter.

Do you have a picture?  Who did you rent it from?  Daily or for the whole trip?

Thank you!!

[Radio]

On 5/5/2024 at 7:14 PM, Always Cruising said:

Radio - Thanks so much for this live review - was wondering if 10-10:30 departure today worked out for you?  I need to give my pick-up people a time, and would love to miss the crowds in the port, but don't want to be in the way of the crew getting ready for their new guests.

It worked out great for me. Usually, I wait until the "Final Call" announcement (10:30), but today I was off of the ship by 10 am.

 

[Radio]

Approaching the pier slowly in Bermuda at sunrise last week. (May 1, 2024) on Norwegian Joy.

 

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The Wheel of Fortune game show was held in Joy Theater and was fun. Passengers could play along with their smartphones. It was easy to play. If you bet with your smartphone, the money is retracted/added to your account. Three passengers were selected to play on stage. The Cruise Director was the host.

 

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.Wheel of Fortune had a 20 min Intro so passengers could get their smartphone set up

 

 

 

Many of the answers were Ship/Vacation related.

 

 

Many passengers were in Joy Theater

 

 

 

The scores of Passengers were shared as well

 

 

 

 

Smartphone betting screen.

 

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[Radio]

I never reached American Diner on Norwegian Joy (DECK 17AFT). The hours there were a little unusual. They were only open from 2-5 pm.

It is a complimentary dining venue, but the menu and appearance appear to be a lot like Johnny Rockets . . .

 

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The Garden Cafe` (Deck 16) was open for Continental Breakfast daily at 6am. (Full Breakfast opened at 7am)

It is tranquil now.

 

 

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There were not many passengers here this early.

 

 

 

It's nice to get a coffee and danish without all the hustle. 

 

 

 

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[Radio]

The Thriller Dance class was fun to watch, at the Atrium on Deck 6. (Viewed from Deck 7)

 

 

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The Spice H2O very large Whirlpool was very inviting.

 

 

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[Radio]

I'm a light sleeper and often wake up very early (3-4 am), but I could always count on a fresh cup of coffee at "The Local". It was open 24 hrs/day.

 

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[Radio]

I had a leisurely walk on Deck 7 (STB) where the lifeboats were on the first day at sea.

 

 

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[Radio]

The Passenger Terminal was a little intimidating when I first arrived. . . but things moved very fast and I was on board very quickly.

 

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[Radio]

I loved riding around to see the beautiful water in Bermuda.

Norwegian Joy April 28, 2024.

 

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[sunshine55]

Your videos have sound but no pic on my screen.  Anyone else have that issue?

[Radio]

I always have to go to the Bermuda National Aquarium/Zoo in Flatts Village while in Bermuda.

I went on Wed May 1, 2024

 

 

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Edited May 13 by Radio

[cruiseny4life]

59 minutes ago, sunshine55 said:

Your videos have sound but no pic on my screen.  Anyone else have that issue?

They're all working for me - sound and video. Using Google Chrome, on a laptop.

Edited May 13 by cruiseny4life