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Norwegian Joy
January 18, 2026

4-Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay aboard Norwegian Joy · Departing January 18, 2026 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

// AT A GLANCE

This 4-night cruise aboard the Joy departs from Miami, Florida on Sunday, January 18, 2026 and returns on Thursday, Jan 22nd. January weather across this route averages 80°/51°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.1 out of 10 — Miami (6.8), Great Stirrup (9.5).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

SAFE TIER

Safer than 81% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sun → Thu

Miami

departure port

Florida

port stops

Cay

sea day

Day 2

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Norwegian Joy January 18, 2026 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

4 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapJANUARY 18, 2026

The Norwegian Joy sails on January 18, 2026 for a 4 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay (Miami Roundtrip) (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Jan 22nd at 6:00 AM. During the 5-day journey, the Norwegian Joy will visit 1 additional port and will spend 1 day at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Norwegian Joy

JANUARY 18, 2026

5 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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4 NIGHTS · 1 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · MIAMI

// 04 · PORTS

4 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay (Miami Roundtrip) Port List

Norwegian Joy·January 18, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

SUNDAY·JAN 18

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

3:00 PM

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

JANUARY FORECAST

62°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas — Day 3 of Norwegian Joy January 18, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

TUESDAY·JAN 20

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island)

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

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Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas (Cruise Line Private Island), offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore Bertram’s Cove and cabana areas. Excursions include snorkeling at coral reefs. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures palm-lined beaches and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Great Stirrup Cay’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of serene beaches and marine activities, making Great Stirrup Cay an engaging destination.

JANUARY FORECAST

69°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas — Day 4 of Norwegian Joy January 18, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

WEDNESDAY·JAN 21

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island)

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

7:00 PM

Returning to Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island) — see Day 3 above for port info.

JANUARY FORECAST

69°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Miami, Florida — Day 5 of Norwegian Joy January 18, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

THURSDAY·JAN 22

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

—

Returning to Miami — see Day 1 above for port info.

JANUARY FORECAST

62°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

4 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay (Miami Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Norwegian Joy·January 18, 2026

JAN FORECAST · MIAMI

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

62°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

80°

AVG LOW

43°

AVG RAINFALL

1.7"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT MIAMI

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Norwegian Joy January 18, 2026 Excursions

Norwegian Joy·January 18, 2026

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

4 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay (Miami Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

SAFE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 81% of all cruises

8.1/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN02 PORTS

01

Miami 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island) 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasSAFE

Great Stirrup Cay provides a secure environment for cruise travelers, with safety enhanced by staying primarily on the ship.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Norwegian Joy Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsNORWEGIAN

NORWEGIAN · BREAKAWAY PLUS

CHRISTENED

2017

STATEROOMS

1,902

TONNAGE

167,725GT

33.8% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 125,377 GT

YEAR BUILT

2017

5 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2012

LENGTH

1,094ft

9.4% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,000 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

3,804cruisers

20.7% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 3,153 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Norwegian Joy has a construction date of 2017 and a total size of 167,725 gross tons. The ship measures 1,094 feet in length. Norwegian Joy is included in Norwegian's Breakaway Plus class. At full capacity, the Joy holds 3,804 passengers. That includes 1,983 cruise vacationers and 1,821 staff members. The Joy total number of staterooms is 1,902.