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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $996 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

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Weather data for each port of call is available in the per-port weather forecast section, with monthly climate averages for the sailing month.

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The Norwegian Joy departs on March 28th, 2026 and returns 7 nights later.

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Norwegian Joy
March 28, 2026

7-Night Caribbean: St. Thomas & Dominican Republic aboard Norwegian Joy · Departing March 28, 2026 from the Port of Port Canaveral, Florida.

// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Joy departs from Port Canaveral, Florida on Saturday, March 28, 2026 and returns on Saturday, Apr 4th. March weather across this route averages 86°/61°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.9 out of 10 — Port Canaveral (8.0), Puerto Plata (6.0), Charlotte Amalie (6.1), Tortola (7.4).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 69% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sat → Sat

Port Canaveral

departure port

Florida

port stops

Thomas

sea days

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 March 28, 2026 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Norwegian Joy March 28, 2026 Price & Tracking

NORWEGIAN JOY·MARCH 28, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Joy cruise ship departing March 28, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $996 ($143 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $890 ($128 per night), this represents a recent increase of 12%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $890

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

Norwegian Joy · March 28, 2026

$996

$143 per night · 7 nights

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12% above average

Avg $890

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Norwegian Joy March 28, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Dec 11, 2024

$996

$1,176

$1,366

$1,516

Dec 8, 2024

$996

$1,176

$1,366

$1,516

Dec 7, 2024

$996

$1,176

$1,366

$1,516

Dec 3, 2024

$996

$1,176

$1,376

$1,526

Dec 2, 2024

$996

$1,176

$1,376

$1,526

Nov 12, 2024

$996

$1,176

$1,366

$1,516

Nov 1, 2024

$996

$1,176

$1,376

$1,526

Oct 22, 2024

$1,006

$1,186

$1,386

$1,536

Oct 12, 2024

$1,006

$1,186

$1,366

$1,516

Oct 2, 2024

$1,006

$1,186

$1,386

$1,536

// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Caribbean: St. Thomas & Dominican Republic (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapMARCH 28, 2026

The Norwegian Joy sails on March 28, 2026 for a 7 Night Caribbean: St. Thomas & Dominican Republic (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Apr 4th at 7:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Norwegian Joy will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Norwegian Joy

MARCH 28, 2026

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 3 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · PORT CANAVERAL

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Caribbean: St. Thomas & Dominican Republic (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Port List

Norwegian Joy·March 28, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

FRIDAY·MAR 27

Port Canaveral

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

4:00 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.

MARCH FORECAST

66°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic — Day 3 of Norwegian Joy March 28, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

SUNDAY·MAR 29

Puerto Plata

Dominican Republic

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

4:00 PM

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, provides docking at Puerto Plata Port. Travelers explore Amber Museum and Mount Isabel de Torres. Excursions include snorkeling at Sosúa Beach. Local markets sell mangu. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like amber jewelry, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Puerto Plata’s vibrant charm offers a dynamic Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites, scenic beaches, and Caribbean culture, making Puerto Plata an engaging destination for exploration.

MARCH FORECAST

78°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas — Day 4 of Norwegian Joy March 28, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

MONDAY·MAR 30

Charlotte Amalie

St. Thomas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

11:00 AM

7:00 PM

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, offers docking at Havensight Port. Travelers explore Blackbeard’s Castle and Magens Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at Coki Beach. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pirate history and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes fungi, a Virgin Islands favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Charlotte Amalie’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural landmarks, making St. Thomas an engaging destination.

MARCH FORECAST

78°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Tortola, British Virgin Islands — Day 5 of Norwegian Joy March 28, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

TUESDAY·MAR 31

Tortola

British Virgin Islands

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:45 AM

6:00 PM

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, offers docking at Road Town Port. Travelers explore Sage Mountain and Cane Garden Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at The Baths. Local markets sell painkillers. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic hills and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes roti, a BVI favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Tortola’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and marine adventures, making Tortola an engaging destination for exploration.

MARCH FORECAST

78°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Port Canaveral, Florida — Day 8 of Norwegian Joy March 28, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

FRIDAY·APR 3

Port Canaveral

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

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

MARCH FORECAST

71°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Caribbean: St. Thomas & Dominican Republic (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Norwegian Joy·March 28, 2026

MAR FORECAST · PORT CANAVERAL

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

66°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

87°

AVG LOW

45°

AVG RAINFALL

2.7"

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 March 28, 2026 Excursions

Norwegian Joy·March 28, 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

7 Night Caribbean: St. Thomas & Dominican Republic (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 69% of all cruises

6.9/10 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 BREAKDOWN04 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

Puerto Plata 🇩🇴

Dominican Republic · Dominican RepublicCAUTION

Travelers to Puerto Plata should remain vigilant against petty theft and consider organized tours to enhance safety while exploring.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Charlotte Amalie 🌍

St. Thomas · U. S. Virgin IslandsCAUTION

Travelers should stay vigilant in Charlotte Amalie, avoiding isolated areas and being cautious in crowded spots to minimize crime risks.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Tortola 🇻🇬

British Virgin Islands · British Virgin IslandsMODERATE

Tortola is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should stay vigilant and exercise caution, especially after dark.

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

36.0% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 123,300 GT

YEAR BUILT

2017

6 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2011

LENGTH

1,094ft

10.0% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 994 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

3,804cruisers

21.9% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 3,120 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.