Norwegian Joy cabins and suites

On the Breakaway-Plus class NCL Joy:

• The total number of The Haven suites is nearly doubled compared to the Breakaway-class vessels, with 95 suite accommodations, including two additional Owner’s Suites (each with two balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows).
• The Haven Spa Suites are located close to the Thermal Suite (complimentary) and the Fitness Center.
• The ship has no Studio decks (the 2-deck complex of single-occupancy cabins with exclusive keycard-access Studio Lounge & Bar). Instead, NCL Joy offers “Family Interior Suites” positioned forward on decks 10, 11 and 12. This is a new family-suite category, each with two bedrooms and virtual balconies.
• The Haven Suite can be connected to an adjacent Balcony cabin. The ship has 308 Mini-Suites, 1088 Balcony cabins and 374 Inside staterooms. Joy also offers a higher number of connecting cabins across all categories.

The following section reviews the Norwegian Joy staterooms in terms of amenities, furnishings and included (complimentary) services:

All Norwegian Joy cabins feature a sleeping area with standard twin/single beds (convertible to queen, leather headboard, lighted recess above), en-suite bathroom (WC, sink, shower stall, bath products, hairdryer), sitting/lounge area (full-size wardrobe, vanity, ample storage), 26-inch flat TV (with recessed under-TV nook), safe, mini-bar, direct-dial phone and individually controlled air-conditioning.

The highest-grade accommodations are The Haven Suite categories. Haven guests enjoy exclusive access to the Courtyard outdoor relaxation complex, featuring a private swimming pool/whirlpool, sundeck, fitness center and valet service. Additional suite-guest perks include priority keycard access, welcome gifts (Champagne, fruit, flowers), in-suite dining (full breakfast menu, evening treats), pillow menu, upgraded mattresses and bedding, plush slippers, terry towels, 24-hour personal butler and concierge services (including luggage unpacking), large flat TVs (with DVD players), coffee machines, refrigerators, priority check-in, priority tender boarding, priority debarkation, priority dining reservations and complimentary specialty-restaurant dining (breakfast and lunch).

H2 and H3 Owner’s Suites feature a separate living room, dining area, large dressing area, bathroom (separate shower, bathtub, WC, dual-sink vanity), a half-bath, floor-to-ceiling windows, wraparound balcony (H2 Deluxe) and a master bedroom with a king-size bed.

H4 Family Villas (2-Bedroom Suites) include a separate living room (with dining area and single sofa bed) and a luxury bathroom (separate shower, bathtub, WC, dual-sink vanity).

H5 Courtyard Penthouses feature a lounge/living area (single sofa bed) and bathroom (shower/bathtub, dual-sink vanity, WC).

H6 Penthouse Suites (aft) offer large window views from the bathroom overlooking the veranda.

H7 Penthouse Suites (forward) have porthole window views from the bedroom overlooking the bow.

H8–H9 Spa Suites feature soothing décor, floor-to-ceiling windows and a bathroom with whirlpool tub, separate WC, dual-sink vanity and waterfall shower with water jets. They are located near the Mandara Spa and Fitness Center and include complimentary, unlimited access to the Thermal Suite.

Mini-Suites and Balcony cabins have convertible queen beds, sofa beds and bathrooms with double sinks (two-faucet, under-sink storage).

Family Oceanview cabins accommodate up to five passengers and measure 220 ft² / 20 m².

Unlike most NCL ships, Joy has no Studio cabins for singles/solo travelers. On other ships these include full-size beds, bathrooms with separate sink/WC and shower, corridor window view and exclusive keycard-access Studio Lounge.

IMPORTANT: Since May 2015, NCL has charged US$7.95 for room-service dining. This fleetwide extra fee does not apply to The Haven suite guests. Morning coffee and Continental Breakfast can still be ordered free of charge by all passengers. After implementing the fee, NCL upgraded the room-service menu with additional hot breakfast items and a wider 24-hour food and beverage selection.

Additional Norwegian Joy cabin-related updates:

• A new cabin category is introduced: NCL’s first Concierge-grade rooms. Located forward on decks 14 and 15, this separate complex (above The Haven) offers accommodations with larger balconies, upgraded amenities and personalized services. Replacing the former Studios, the new Interior Suite category features two bedrooms and virtual balconies. Dedicated concierges assist with entertainment, dining, spa, special events and private-party arrangements. The complex also includes an exclusive-access Concierge Lounge with its own bar.
• Many Inside staterooms will feature innovative virtual balconies.
• The ship will also offer numerous connecting staterooms suitable for larger families.

Handicap / wheelchair-accessible cruise cabins

NCL Joy has a total of 47 wheelchair-accessible cabins in the following categories:

• H5 Courtyard Penthouses: rooms 17126, 18126
• H7 Penthouse: room 13106
• M1–MC Mini-Suites: rooms 10290, 10318, 10890, 10918
• B1–BD–BF Balcony: rooms 9924, 10286, 10886, 11918, 12282, 12286, 12882, 12882, 12912, 13912, 14278, 14282, 14878, 14882, 14906, 15886
• O2–OB Oceanview: rooms 5106, 5108, 5138, 5140, 5706, 5708, 5738, 5740 (OA: 320 ft² / 30 m²; O1: 545 ft² / 51 m²)
• I2–IA–IB–IC Interior: rooms 5106, 5108, 5138, 5140, 5706, 5708, 5738, 5740 (Inside accessible cabins: 225 ft² / 21 m²)
• Accessible cabins include wider doors, turning spaces, open-frame beds, lowered vanities, amplified phones, captioned TVs and larger bathrooms with roll-in showers, fold-down benches, grab bars, lower sinks and closet rods, raised toilets and hand-held showerheads.
• All accessible cabins are conveniently located near elevators.
• All public restrooms have accessible stalls and automatic door systems. All decks provide elevator access.
• All dining venues, lounges and bars offer wheelchair access and seating.