Signature highlights
Signature features include the Norwegian Joy Speedway, The Waterfront oceanfront promenade, Observation Lounge, Aqua Park and adults-only Vibe Beach Club.
Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Joy is a 3,776-guest Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2017. This page lists 96 upcoming departures across 79 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Families wanting waterslides, youth spaces and varied casual dining
✓ Travelers who enjoy large-ship entertainment and nightlife
✓ Guests seeking extensive balcony and suite choices
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Norwegian Joy at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 92%
A mega-ship at 167,725 gross tons — #42 of 566 ships we track. 44 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families wanting waterslides, youth spaces and varied casual dining
- Travelers who enjoy large-ship entertainment and nightlife
- Guests seeking extensive balcony and suite choices
- Cruisers interested in go-karts, mini golf and outdoor activities
Think twice if you want
- Travelers preferring a small-ship atmosphere
- Guests wanting quiet public areas throughout the day
- Passengers seeking mostly complimentary specialty-style dining
- Travelers who avoid large entertainment complexes and crowded pool decks
Live Position ● 47 minutes ago
Heading to: MONTEGO BAY
21.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Joy is a large Breakaway Plus Class ship delivered in 2017 and refurbished in 2024. It combines a broad range of dining, entertainment and outdoor attractions with balcony-heavy accommodations, The Haven suite complex and family-friendly activities such as its two-level go-kart track and water slides.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- MEYER WERFT, Papenburg, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- C6CX3
- IMO number
- 9703796
- MMSI
- 311000599
Onboard Experience
For families
Family attractions include the two-level go-kart track, Aqua Park waterslides, pools, youth programming and sports or recreational areas.
Pools, spa & wellness
Mandara Spa provides treatments, salon services, fitness facilities and a Thermal Suite; Vibe Beach Club offers an adults-only outdoor retreat.
Accessibility
Accessible staterooms and public areas are available, with shipboard elevators and accessible routes; specific arrangements should be confirmed with Norwegian Cruise Line before sailing.
Environmental features
The ship uses energy-saving and heat-recovery systems, improved hydrodynamics and ballast-water treatment technology associated with the Breakaway Plus design.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 20
Vibe Beach Club Sun Deck Aqua RacerDeck 19
Vibe Beach Club Norwegian Joy Speedway Mini Golf Hot Tub The Haven Courtyard Sun Deck Vibe Beach Club Sun Deck Sun Deck Aqua RacerDeck 18
The Haven Restaurant Norwegian Joy Speedway The Haven Courtyard The Haven Lounge The Haven Outdoor Restaurant Sun Deck Aqua Racer Ocean Loops The Haven Premier Owner's Suite with Large Balcony The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Balcony The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Large Balcony The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with BalconyDeck 17
Horizon Lounge Fitness Center Hot Tub The Haven Courtyard The Haven Lounge Sun Deck Aqua Racer Ocean Loops Jogging Track American Diner Spice H2O The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Large Balcony The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Large BalconyDeck 16
Garden Café Garden Café Bar Waves Pool Bar Surf Bar Main Pool Kids' Aqua Park Entourage Aqua Park Mandara Spa and Salon Stage Sun Deck Enclosed Smoking Area Hot Tubs Ocean Loops Beauty Salon Women's Locker Men's Locker Video Arcade Thermal SuiteDeck 15
Starbucks Observation Lounge The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony The Haven Penthouse Suite with Balcony Family Suite Club Balcony Suite Aft-Facing Balcony Family Balcony Balcony Family Inside InsideDeck 13
Medical Center Family Club Balcony Suite Club Balcony Suite Aft-Facing Balcony Family Balcony Balcony Family Oceanview Oceanview with Picture Window Family Inside InsideDeck 8
Cagney's Steakhouse Le Bistro French Restaurant Food Republic La Cucina Ocean Blue The District Brewhouse The Humidor Cigar Lounge The Cellars Sugarcane Mojito Bar The Cavern Club A-List Bar La Cucina on the Waterfront The Waterfront Ocean Blue on the Waterfront The Cavern Club on the Waterfront Tradewinds Tax & Duty Free Sugarcane on the Waterfront Photo Gallery Tides Boutique Cagney's on the Waterfront Le Bistro on the Waterfront Club Balcony Suite with Larger Balcony Club Balcony Suite Large Balcony Balcony Inside Solo InsideDeck 7
The Manhattan Room The Local Bar & Grill Skyline Bar Joy Theater Joy Casino Joy VIP Casino Room Box Office Smoking CasinoDeck 6
Savor Taste Teppanyaki Q Texas Smokehouse Mixx Bar Bar at the Atrium Starbucks Maltings Whiskey Bar Joy Theater Social Comedy and Night Club Card Room & Library Meeting Rooms Guest Services The Atrium Perspectives Photography Studio Internet Café Chess and Card Room Atrium Art GalleryDeck 5
Splash Academy Family Oceanview Oceanview with Picture Window Solo Oceanview Inside Solo InsideView the official Norwegian Joy deck plans from Norwegian Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haven Premier Owner's Suite with Large BalconyCategory H2. | Suite | 2130 sq ft | 516 sq ft | 8 | 18 |
| The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Large BalconyCategory H5. | Suite | 622 sq ft | 127 sq ft | 6 | 17 |
| The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with BalconyCategory H6. | Suite | 538 sq ft | 43 sq ft | 6 | 18 |
| The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Large BalconyCategory HB. | Suite | 619 - 668 sq ft | 199 - 248 sq ft | 4 | 9, 12, 15 |
Dining, bars & venues
20 included 14 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Savor
Included
Main dining restaurant serving scheduled meals.
Taste
Included
Main dining restaurant serving scheduled meals.
The Manhattan Room
Included
Main dining room with scheduled meals.
The Local Bar & Grill
Included
Casual pub-style restaurant with food served throughout the day.
Garden Café
Included
Buffet restaurant serving casual meals.
The Haven Restaurant
Included
Restaurant reserved for guests staying in The Haven.
Teppanyaki
Extra cost
Japanese hibachi-style restaurant with chef-led table cooking.
Q Texas Smokehouse
Extra cost
Specialty restaurant serving barbecue-style meals.
Cagney's Steakhouse
Extra cost
Specialty steakhouse.
Le Bistro French Restaurant
Extra cost
Specialty French restaurant.
Food Republic
Extra cost
Specialty restaurant serving globally influenced small plates.
La Cucina
Extra cost
Specialty Italian restaurant.
Ocean Blue
Extra cost
Specialty seafood restaurant.
Bars & lounges
Mixx Bar
Varies
Cocktail bar beside the main dining venues.
Bar at the Atrium
Varies
Bar located in the central atrium.
Starbucks
Extra cost
Coffee shop serving Starbucks beverages.
Maltings Whiskey Bar
Varies
Whiskey-focused bar.
Skyline Bar
Varies
Bar located in the entertainment and casino area.
The District Brewhouse
Varies
Beer-focused bar and lounge.
The Humidor Cigar Lounge
Extra cost
Cigar lounge with cigar sales and smoking areas.
The Cellars
Varies
Wine bar.
Sugarcane Mojito Bar
Varies
Mojito-focused bar.
The Cavern Club
Varies
Music lounge with live entertainment.
A-List Bar
Varies
Cocktail bar.
Garden Café Bar
Varies
Bar serving drinks beside the buffet area.
Waves Pool Bar
Varies
Poolside bar.
Surf Bar
Varies
Pool-deck bar.
The Haven Restaurant Bar
Included
Bar service associated with The Haven restaurant.
History & sister ships
- 2017Entered service, built by MEYER WERFT, Papenburg, Germany.
- 2019A major refit adapted Norwegian Joy for North American service, adding or changing spaces including Q Texas Smokehouse and other Western-market features.
- 2024A three-week dry-dock refurbishment added a spa thermal suite, expanded Vibe Beach Club, redesigned Haven suites and 24 staterooms.
Other Breakaway Plus Class ships
Where Norwegian Joy sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alaska | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Mexico & Pacific Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| From / night | $50 | $45 | $45 | $75 | $82 | $140 | $100 | $136 | $138 | $136 | $132 | $102 |
Ports it visits most
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- 15 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 17 Apr 2028
- 17 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 30 Sep 2027
- 19 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 28 Sep 2027
- 3 Nights Bahamas Cruise 12 Mar 2027
- 3 Nights Bahamas Cruise 19 Mar 2027
- 3 Nights Bahamas Cruise 12 Feb 2027
- 3 Nights Bahamas Cruise 5 Nov 2027
- 3 Nights Bahamas Cruise 20 Nov 2026
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 22 Feb 2027
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- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 1 Nov 2027
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- 5 jours Caraïbes orientales au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine 16 Dec 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 31 Jan 2027
- 5 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 17 Oct 2027
- 5 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 30 Dec 2027
- 5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 26 Dec 2026
- 5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 22 Oct 2027
- 6 Nights Pacific Cruise 2 May 2028
- 7 Nights Alaska Cruise 6 Aug 2027
- 7 Nights Alaska Cruise 11 Aug 2028
- 7 Nights Alaska Cruise 23 Jun 2028
- 7 Nights Alaska Cruise 28 Jul 2028
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- 7 Nights Alaska Cruise 2 Jul 2027
- 7 Nights Alaska Cruise 25 Jun 2027
- 7 Nights Alaska Cruise 23 Jul 2027
- 7 Nights Pacific Cruise 11 May 2027
- 7-Day Alaska Round-trip from Seattle: Juneau, Ketchikan & Victoria 7 Jul 2028, 4 Aug 2028
- 8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 31 Mar 2028
- 9 Nights Alaska Cruise 19 May 2027
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- 9 Nights Alaska Cruise 30 Aug 2027
- 9 Nights Alaska Cruise 8 Sep 2027
- 9 Nights Alaska Cruise 25 Sep 2028
- 9 Nights Alaska Cruise 6 Sep 2028
- 9 Nights Alaska Cruise 7 Jun 2028
- 9 Nights Alaska Cruise 29 May 2028
- 9 Nights Pacific Coastal Cruise 9 May 2027
- 9 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 17 Mar 2028
- 9 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 8 Mar 2028
- 9 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 28 Feb 2028
- 9 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 9 Feb 2028
- 9 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 31 Jan 2028
- 9 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 21 Dec 2027
- 9 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 7 Dec 2027
- 9 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 18 Nov 2027
- 9 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 8 Apr 2028
- Alaska aller-retour au départ de Seattle, 9 jours : Baie des Glaciers, Skagway et Juneau 28 Aug 2028
- Alaska aller-retour de 7 jours au départ de Seattle : Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan et Victoria 16 Jul 2027, 30 Jul 2027, 13 Aug 2027
- Alaska aller-retour de 7 jours au départ de Seattle : Juneau, Ketchikan et Victoria 9 Jul 2027
- Bahamas, aller-retour au départ de Miami, 3 jours : Great Stirrup Cay et Nassau 11 Dec 2026, 15 Jan 2027, 5 Feb 2027, 26 Feb 2027, 5 Mar 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 9 Apr 2027
- Bahamas, aller-retour au départ de Miami, 3 jours : Great Stirrup Cay et Nassau 8 Jan 2027, 2 Apr 2027
- Bahamas, aller-retour au départ de Miami, 3 jours : Great Stirrup Cay et Nassau 27 Nov 2026, 19 Feb 2027
- Bahamas, aller-retour au départ de Miami, 4 jours : Great Stirrup Cay et Nassau 18 Jan 2027, 15 Mar 2027
- Bahamas, aller-retour au départ de Miami, 4 jours : Great Stirrup Cay et Nassau 4 Jan 2027
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- Bahamas, aller-retour au départ de Miami, 4 jours : Great Stirrup Cay et Nassau 14 Dec 2026, 8 Feb 2027, 8 Mar 2027, 22 Mar 2027, 29 Mar 2027, 5 Apr 2027
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Norwegian Joy FAQ
What flag does Norwegian Joy sail under?
Norwegian Joy is registered in Bahamas.
How many passengers does Norwegian Joy hold?
Norwegian Joy carries about 3,776 guests with roughly 1,821 crew.
How old is Norwegian Joy?
Norwegian Joy entered service in 2017 and was last refurbished in 2024.
How big is Norwegian Joy?
At 167,725 gross tons and 334 m long, Norwegian Joy is a mega-ship — larger than 92% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What dining is included on Norwegian Joy?
Savor, Taste, The Manhattan Room, The Local Bar & Grill and Garden Café are included. Specialty venues such as Cagney's, Le Bistro, Food Republic, La Cucina, Ocean Blue, Q Texas Smokehouse and Teppanyaki charge separately.
What is the dress code on Norwegian Joy?
Norwegian Cruise Line uses a casual Freestyle approach. Swimwear is not appropriate in dining rooms, and some restaurants require shirts and shoes.
Is Wi-Fi included on Norwegian Joy?
Wi-Fi access is available onboard, but internet packages and included allowances depend on the fare, promotion and package selected.
Are gratuities included?
A daily service charge is generally applied to onboard accounts, while some beverages, specialty dining and other services can carry separate charges.
What facilities are available for children and teenagers?
Splash Academy serves children aged 3 to 12, Guppies provides parent-supervised open play for younger children, and Entourage serves teenagers aged 13 to 17. The ship also has a Kids' Aqua Park.
Does Norwegian Joy have accessible staterooms and facilities?
The deck-plan key identifies wheelchair-accessible staterooms, but guests should contact Norwegian Cruise Line before booking to confirm the specific accessibility features and dimensions needed.