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Norwegian Joy Returns to the Water With Enhanced Onboard Offerings

Image: The new thermal suite in Norwegian Joy's spa (Photo Credit: Norwegian Cruise Line)
Image: The new thermal suite in Norwegian Joy's spa (Photo Credit: Norwegian Cruise Line)
Sarah Kuta
by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 11:55 AM ET, Mon March 11, 2024

After spending three weeks in dry dock, Norwegian Joy is back on the water with new spaces and expanded offerings for travelers to enjoy.

Currently sailing round-trip Caribbean voyages from Miami, the 3,804-passenger ship has 24 new balcony staterooms, a new thermal suite in the spa, redesigned owner’s suites and an expanded adults-only Vibe Beach Club. This summer, the newly refreshed ship will head to New York and offer cruises to Bermuda.

“Our guests have asked for these enhancements to Norwegian Joy, and we delivered,” says Norwegian Cruise Line president David J. Herrera. “We strive to evolve the onboard experience based on our guests’ wants and needs, and this is another example of how we put them first in our decision-making. From an expanded spa to additional spacious accommodations, with these new updates, we have given our guests more space to relax, unplug and enjoy their time on board with their loved ones.”

The living room in the redesigned owner’s suites on Norwegian Joy

The living room in the redesigned owner’s suites on Norwegian Joy (Photo Credit: Norwegian Cruise Line)

Norwegian Joy’s Mandara Spa and Salon is now the largest of the line’s Breakway-Plus class ships, thanks to the addition of a thermal suite featuring four senses loungers, a sauna, an ice room and a steam room.

In addition, the ship’s two premier owner’s suites have been expanded to three bedrooms; crews also added a new separate dining room and refreshed the living room, the primary bedroom and the outdoor balcony. 

One of the bedrooms in the redesigned owner’s suites on Norwegian Joy

One of the bedrooms in the redesigned owner’s suites on Norwegian Joy (Photo Credit: Norwegian Cruise Line)

Crews also expanded Norwegian Joy’s Vibe Beach Club and added private luxe cabanas; it now has a layout that’s similar to Norwegian Encore and Norwegian Bliss.


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