Which ports does Norwegian Joy visit on the April 12, 2027 cruise?

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas (Tue, Apr 13) and Nassau, Bahamas (Thu, Apr 15), with 1 day at sea.

What time does Norwegian Joy depart and return on this cruise?

Norwegian Joy departs Miami, Florida on Monday, April 12, 2027 at 4:00 PM and returns to Miami, Florida on Friday, April 16, 2027 at 7:00 AM, 4 nights later. Times are local to each port.

What's the weather like on the Norwegian Joy April 12, 2027 route?

Average highs and lows for the month of each visit: Miami 89°F/59°F, Great Stirrup Cay 83°F/66°F and Nassau 85°F/67°F.

How safe is the April 12, 2027 Norwegian Joy itinerary?

It scores 7.4 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 3 ports, from travel advisories, crime data and the Global Peace Index. Highest: Great Stirrup Cay (9.5). Lowest: Nassau (5.9).

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Norwegian Joy itinerary map for April 12, 2027 (4 nights)

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Norwegian Joy
April 12, 2027

4-Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau aboard Norwegian Joy · Departing April 12, 2027 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

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// AT A GLANCE

Norwegian Joy April 12, 2027 Cruise Overview

Norwegian Joy leaves Miami, Florida on Monday, April 12, 2027 at 4:00 PM and returns Friday, April 16 at 7:00 AM: 4 nights with 2 ports of call (Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau) and 1 day at sea. Norwegian Joy sails this itinerary 44 times on the current schedule, and this is the last of them. April averages 86°F highs and 64°F lows across the ports on this route.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.4 out of 10 — Miami (6.8), Great Stirrup (9.5), Nassau (5.9).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 74% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Mon → Fri

Miami

departure port

Florida

port stops

Cay

sea day

Day 3

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Norwegian Joy April 12, 2027 Roll Call

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// 03 · ITINERARY

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

Interactive Itinerary MapAPRIL 12, 2027

All 5 days of the Norwegian Joy April 12, 2027 cruise, including 1 day at sea. Arrival and departure times are local to each port, and the cruise line can change them before sailing.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

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4 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · MIAMI

// 04 · PORTS

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

Norwegian Joy·April 12, 2027

DAY

EMBARKATION

MONDAY·APR 12

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

4:00 PM

Embarkation day. Norwegian Joy sails at 4:00 PM.

APRIL FORECAST

74°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas — Day 2 of Norwegian Joy April 12, 2027 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

TUESDAY·APR 13

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island)

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

10 hours ashore, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

APRIL FORECAST

75°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Day 3 · Wednesday · Apr 14

At sea

Day at sea aboard the Joy — featuring Cagney's Steakhouse, Pool, The District Brew House & The Photo Gallery.

Nassau, Bahamas — Day 4 of Norwegian Joy April 12, 2027 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

THURSDAY·APR 15

Nassau

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

10 hours ashore, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

APRIL FORECAST

76°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Miami, Florida — Day 5 of Norwegian Joy April 12, 2027 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

FRIDAY·APR 16

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Disembarkation day. Norwegian Joy is due back at 7:00 AM.

APRIL FORECAST

74°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

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

Norwegian Joy·April 12, 2027

APR FORECAST · MIAMI

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Miami port guide

74°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

89°

AVG LOW

59°

AVG RAINFALL

3.0"

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·441 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST MIAMI SHORE TOURSBest Miami Shore ToursCURATED FROM 234 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 234

TOP PRODUCT

4.6(3,194)

$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

Pricing and availability are provided by the operator. Booking happens on their own site — Norwegian Joy sails April 12, 2027, and Gangwaze earns a commission at no extra cost to you.

AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

4 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau (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

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

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.