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Norwegian Joy
January 20, 2026

3-Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau aboard Norwegian Joy · Departing January 20, 2026 from the Port of Port Canaveral, Florida.

// AT A GLANCE

This 3-night cruise aboard the Joy departs from Port Canaveral, Florida on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and returns on Friday, Jan 23rd. January weather across this route averages 81°/49°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.8 out of 10 — Port Canaveral (8.0), Great Stirrup (9.5), Nassau (5.9).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 78% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Tue → Fri

Port Canaveral

departure port

Florida

port stops

Cay

sea days

// 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 20, 2026 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

@portside_paul

@sarah_k92

@emma.cole

@daveatsea

@amelia.travels

@DanielleR

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

3 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapJANUARY 20, 2026

The Norwegian Joy sails on January 20, 2026 for a 3 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Jan 23rd at 7:00 AM. During the 4-day journey, the Norwegian Joy will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 0 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Norwegian Joy

JANUARY 20, 2026

4 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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3 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · PORT CANAVERAL

// 04 · PORTS

3 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Port List

Norwegian Joy·January 20, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

TUESDAY·JAN 20

Port Canaveral

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

3:00 PM

Port Canaveral, Florida, offers docking at Port Canaveral. Travelers explore Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach. Excursions include airboat rides in Merritt Island. Local markets sell key lime pie. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures space shuttles and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes grouper, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like space-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover NASA history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance space center walks. Port Canaveral’s modern charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of space exploration and scenic coasts, making Port Canaveral an engaging destination.

JANUARY FORECAST

60°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas — Day 2 of Norwegian Joy January 20, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

WEDNESDAY·JAN 21

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island)

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

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

Nassau, Bahamas — Day 3 of Norwegian Joy January 20, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

THURSDAY·JAN 22

Nassau

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

3:00 PM

Nassau, Bahamas, offers docking at Prince George Wharf. Travelers explore Atlantis Resort and Straw Market. Excursions include snorkeling at Rose Island. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like straw crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Nassau’s vibrant charm offers a lively Bahamian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of resort thrills and cultural markets, making Nassau an engaging destination for exploration.

JANUARY FORECAST

71°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Port Canaveral, Florida — Day 4 of Norwegian Joy January 20, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

FRIDAY·JAN 23

Port Canaveral

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Returning to Port Canaveral — see Day 1 above for port info.

JANUARY FORECAST

60°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

3 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Norwegian Joy·January 20, 2026

JAN FORECAST · PORT CANAVERAL

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

60°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

82°

AVG LOW

38°

AVG RAINFALL

2.5"

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

// YEAR-ROUND AT PORT CANAVERAL

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

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Norwegian Joy January 20, 2026 Excursions

Norwegian Joy·January 20, 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

EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.

See all Port Canaveral excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

3 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (Port Canaveral 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

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 78% of all cruises

7.8/10 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 BREAKDOWN03 PORTS

01

Port Canaveral 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesSAFE

Port Canaveral is a safe cruise destination with low crime, but travelers should remain vigilant and follow standard safety precautions.

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

03

Nassau 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasCAUTION

Travelers in Nassau should stay vigilant, stick to well-populated areas, and be aware of their surroundings to ensure safety.

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.