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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $696 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.

How safe is the October 23rd, 2026 Norwegian Joy itinerary?

This itinerary is scored on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, which weights current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals. See the Safety Score section for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Norwegian Joy sail and return on this itinerary?

The Norwegian Joy departs on October 23rd, 2026 and returns 5 nights later.

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Norwegian Joy
October 23, 2026

5-Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic aboard Norwegian Joy · Departing October 23, 2026 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

// AT A GLANCE

Norwegian Joy October 23, 2026 Cruise Overview

This 5-night cruise aboard the Joy departs from Miami, Florida on Friday, October 23, 2026 and returns on Wednesday, Oct 28th. October weather across this route averages 88°/67°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.4 out of 10 — Miami (6.8), Puerto Plata (6.0), Great Stirrup (9.5).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 74% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Fri → Wed

Miami

departure port

Florida

port stops

Cay

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 October 23, 2026 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Norwegian Joy October 23, 2026 Price & Tracking

NORWEGIAN JOY·OCTOBER 23, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Joy cruise ship departing October 23, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $696 ($140 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $692 ($139 per night), this represents a recent increase of 1%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $691

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

Norwegian Joy · October 23, 2026

$696

$140 per night · 5 nights

↑

1% above average

Avg $691

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Norwegian Joy October 23, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Jun 3, 2025

$696

$796

$895

$995

Jun 2, 2025

$696

$796

$895

$995

May 31, 2025

$499

$599

$699

$799

May 30, 2025

$696

$796

$895

$995

May 29, 2025

$696

$796

$895

$995

May 27, 2025

$695

$795

$895

$995

May 26, 2025

$696

$796

$895

$995

May 25, 2025

$696

$796

$895

$995

May 24, 2025

$695

$795

$895

$995

May 22, 2025

$695

$795

$895

$995

// 03 · ITINERARY

5 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic (Miami Rountrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapOCTOBER 23, 2026

The Norwegian Joy sails on October 23, 2026 for a 5 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic (Miami Rountrip) (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Oct 28th at 7:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Norwegian Joy will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Norwegian Joy

OCTOBER 23, 2026

6 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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5 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · MIAMI

// 04 · PORTS

5 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic (Miami Rountrip) Port List

Norwegian Joy·October 23, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

FRIDAY·OCT 23

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

4:00 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.

OCTOBER FORECAST

74°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic — Day 3 of Norwegian Joy October 23, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

SUNDAY·OCT 25

Puerto Plata

Dominican Republic

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

6:00 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.

OCTOBER FORECAST

83°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas — Day 5 of Norwegian Joy October 23, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

TUESDAY·OCT 27

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island)

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 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.

OCTOBER FORECAST

78°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Miami, Florida — Day 6 of Norwegian Joy October 23, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

WEDNESDAY·OCT 28

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

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

OCTOBER FORECAST

74°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

5 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic (Miami Rountrip) Weather Forecast

Norwegian Joy·October 23, 2026

OCT FORECAST · MIAMI

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Miami port guide

74°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

87°

AVG LOW

61°

AVG RAINFALL

4.9"

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

Most Popular Miami Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this Norwegian Joy itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

3 PORTS OF CALL·291 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST MIAMI SHORE TOURSBest Miami Shore ToursCURATED FROM 207 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 207

TOP PRODUCT

4.6(3,182)

$42

These are the eight most reviewed. Miami has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

SEE ALL MIAMI EXCURSIONS

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AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

5 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic (Miami Rountrip)

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 74% of all cruises

7.4/10 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

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

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

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.