Norwegian Joy
The Breakaway Plus-class ship with the Galaxy Pavilion: a two-level go-kart track, an observation lounge and venues refurbished in 2024.
About the ship
Norwegian Joy was built in 2017 for the Chinese market, was completely reconfigured when she joined the American fleet in 2019 and was refurbished once again in 2024. 167,725 gross tons, 3,776 guests.
Highlights
- Two-level go-kart track and open-air laser tag
- Galaxy Pavilion virtual reality complex
- Observation Lounge and Concierge stateroom category
- The 'Footloose' musical, Q Texas Smokehouse
Staterooms and The Haven
- Inside, oceanview and balcony staterooms; family and connecting stateroom options
- The Haven: a keycard-access enclave on the ship's upper decks with a dedicated butler and concierge, its own restaurant, lounge, pool and sun deck
Itineraries
Summers in Alaska, the Caribbean and the Panama Canal in winter; programmes departing from New York and Miami.
Casino on board
Joy Casino: the spacious casino typical of the Breakaway Plus class, plus a separate VIP casino area for high-limit play; slot machines, blackjack, roulette, craps, poker and baccarat tables, Casinos at Sea.
The casino is part of Norwegian Cruise Line's Casinos at Sea programme: play earns points, and points set your reward tier from Pearl to Elite and your certificates for future cruises. The floor offers slot machines from 1¢ to $100 a spin, video poker and live-dealer tables; table minimums vary by time of day, with high-limit tables up to $5,000. The casino host looks after slot and blackjack tournaments during the cruise, free-play promotions and table reservations. The casino opens while the ship sails in international waters and is closed in port.