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Norwegian Joy itinerary map for May 8, 2028 (11 nights)
Norwegian Joy itinerary map for May 8, 2028 (11 nights)
11 nights · 8 ports
Round-trip · Vancouver, British Columbia
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Norwegian Joy
May 8, 2028

11-Night Alaska: Glacier Bay & Skagway aboard Norwegian Joy · Departing May 8, 2028 from the Port of Vancouver, British Columbia.

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// AT A GLANCE

Norwegian Joy May 8, 2028 Cruise Overview

This 11-night cruise aboard the Joy departs from Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, May 8, 2028 and returns on Friday, May 19th. May weather across this route averages 77°/28°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.6 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
8.6OUT OF 10
SAFE TIER
Safer than 86% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
01
11
night cruise
Mon → Fri
02
Vancouver
departure port
British Columbia
03
8
port stops
Bay
04
2
sea days
Day 4
// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

The Norwegian Joy, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, sets sail on Monday, May 8, 2028 from Vancouver, British Columbia for a 11-night Alaska: Glacier Bay & Skagway cruise. This itinerary includes 8 unique port stops and 2 days at sea. May weather across the route averages 77°F highs and 28°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 8.6 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Cabin fares start from $1,529, with daily price tracking available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this Norwegian Joy sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Norwegian Joy May 8, 2028 Price & Tracking

NORWEGIAN JOY·MAY 8, 2028

The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Joy cruise ship departing May 8, 2028. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,529 ($139 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,529 ($139 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.

Norwegian Joy cruise departing May 8, 202811-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $1,529 ($139 per night). Average price: $1,529.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
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Avg $1,529
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Norwegian Joy · May 8, 2028
$1,529
$139 per night · 11 nights
0% below average
Avg $1,529

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// 03 · ITINERARY

11 Night Alaska: Glacier Bay & Skagway (Vancouver To Seattle) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapMAY 8, 2028
The Norwegian Joy sails on May 8, 2028 for a 11 Night Alaska: Glacier Bay & Skagway (Vancouver To Seattle) (Vancouver Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Vancouver, British Columbia at 7:00 PM and will return to the port of Seattle, Washington on May 19th at 6:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the Norwegian Joy will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
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MAY 8, 2028
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11 NIGHTS · 7 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · VANCOUVER
// 04 · PORTS

11 Night Alaska: Glacier Bay & Skagway (Vancouver To Seattle) Port List

Norwegian Joy·May 8, 2028
Vancouver, British Columbia — Day 1 of Norwegian Joy May 8, 2028 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
MONDAY·MAY 8

Vancouver

British Columbia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 PM

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Canada Place Port. Travelers explore Stanley Park and Gastown. Excursions visit Capilano Suspension Bridge. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban parks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like Inuit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Vancouver’s urban charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and cultural landmarks, making Vancouver an engaging destination for exploring Canada’s west coast.

Seattle, Washington — Day 3 of Norwegian Joy May 8, 2028 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
WEDNESDAY·MAY 10

Seattle

Washington
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
4:00 PM

Seattle, Washington, offers docking at Pier 91. Travelers explore Pike Place Market and Space Needle. Excursions include whale-watching in Puget Sound. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes Dungeness crab, a Washington favorite. Souvenirs, like native crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Seattle’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic markets and scenic waterways, making Seattle an engaging destination for exploration.

Sitka, Alaska — Day 5 of Norwegian Joy May 8, 2028 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
FRIDAY·MAY 12

Sitka

Alaska
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
11:00 AM
8:00 PM

Sitka, Alaska, offers docking at Sitka Port. Travelers explore Sitka National Historical Park and St. Michael’s Cathedral. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Russian history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance park walks. Sitka’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic fjords, making Sitka an engaging destination for exploration.

Skagway, Alaska — Day 6 of Norwegian Joy May 8, 2028 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
SATURDAY·MAY 13

Skagway

Alaska
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
11:00 AM
8:00 PM

Skagway, Alaska, offers docking at Skagway Port. Travelers explore Klondike Gold Rush Park and White Pass Railway. Excursions include hiking Chilkoot Trail. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic railways and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like gold-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Gold Rush history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance trail hikes. Skagway’s historic charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of gold rush heritage and scenic mountains, making Skagway an engaging destination.

Cruise Glacier Bay — Day 7 of Norwegian Joy May 8, 2028 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 6
MONDAY·MAY 8

Cruise Glacier Bay

ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE

Cruise Glacier Bay, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Margerie Glacier and humpback whales from the ship. Excursions include ranger-led tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for glacier tours. Photography captures icebergs and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like glacier crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife spotting. Glacier Bay’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial landscapes and marine wildlife, making Glacier Bay an engaging destination.

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska — Day 8 of Norwegian Joy May 8, 2028 cruise
DAY
8
PORT 7
MONDAY·MAY 15

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)

Alaska
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
4:00 PM

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska, offers docking at Icy Strait Point. Travelers explore Hoonah’s Tlingit culture and Chichagof Island. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Huna Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance forest walks. Icy Strait Point’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and marine wildlife, making Icy Strait Point an engaging destination.

Ketchikan, Alaska — Day 9 of Norwegian Joy May 8, 2028 cruise
DAY
9
PORT 8
TUESDAY·MAY 16

Ketchikan

Alaska
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
9:00 AM
8:00 PM

Ketchikan, Alaska, offers docking at Ketchikan Port. Travelers explore Totem Bight Park and Creek Street. Excursions include Misty Fjords flights. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Native Alaskan history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance historic walks. Ketchikan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic fjords, making Ketchikan an engaging destination for exploration.

Victoria, British Columbia — Day 11 of Norwegian Joy May 8, 2028 cruise
DAY
11
PORT 10
THURSDAY·MAY 18

Victoria

British Columbia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
6:00 PM

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Ogden Point Port. Travelers explore Butchart Gardens and Craigdarroch Castle. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell Nanaimo bars. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures floral gardens and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance garden walks. Victoria’s scenic charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and historic landmarks, making Victoria an engaging destination for exploration.

// 05 · WEATHER

11 Night Alaska: Glacier Bay & Skagway (Vancouver To Seattle) Weather Forecast

Norwegian Joy·May 8, 2028
MAY FORECAST · VANCOUVER
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
Vancouver port guide
56°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
82°
AVG LOW
30°
AVG RAINFALL
3.8"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT VANCOUVER
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
56°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Vancouver 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.

8 PORTS OF CALL·701 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST VANCOUVER SHORE TOURS
OF 307
TOP PRODUCT
4.6(3,129)
$189.02

From Vancouver: Victoria, Butchart Gardens, & Gulf Islands Cruise

Discover Victoria and Butchart Gardens from Vancouver on an easy full-day tour with round-trip…
13 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.5(2,105)
$60.28

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

Only minutes away from downtown Vancouver, appreciate nature from three breathtaking perspectives - world…
3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(2,084)
$143.37

Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout

Discover Vancouver's most popular sites on this fully narrated city excursion. Stop to explore the totem pole…
6.5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.6(1,891)
$131.83

Vancouver City Tour plus Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

Experience the perfect blend of urban and natural beauty on the Vancouver City and Capilano Suspension Bridge…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.7(1,520)
$184.71

Grouse Mountain, Skyride Gondola & Capilano Bridge from Vancouver

Experience the very best of Vancouver’s natural beauty in one unforgettable day. With over 40 years of…
6.5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.7(1,391)
$139.11

Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour

Embark on a breathtaking 20-minute seaplane flight with Harbour Air, offering a unique and unforgettable…
30 MINBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
4.7(762)
$179.41

Whistler Sea to Sky Gondola Day Trip from Vancouver

It's the Vancouver to Whistler day trip you've been waiting for, enjoy a full-day boutique-group tour to the…
10.5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
TOP PRODUCT
4.8(670)
$142.98

Post-Cruise: Vancouver Tour with Lookout and Capilano Bridge

Experience Vancouver and the scenic North Shore year-round on a tour that combines comfort and adventure…
6.5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR

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

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

11 Night Alaska: Glacier Bay & Skagway (Vancouver To Seattle)

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
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 86% of all cruises
8.6/10 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 BREAKDOWN08 PORTS
01

Vancouver 🇨🇦

British Columbia · CanadaSAFE

Vancouver is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy urban areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Seattle 🇺🇸

Washington · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers in Seattle should stay vigilant and secure their belongings, as some downtown areas may have higher risks of petty theft.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Sitka 🇺🇸

Alaska · United StatesSAFE

Sitka, Alaska, offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, but it's advisable to remain aware of your surroundings.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Skagway 🇺🇸

Alaska · United StatesSAFE

Skagway is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, though travelers should exercise caution in isolated areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Cruise Glacier Bay 🇺🇸

United States · United StatesSAFE

Passengers remain aboard their cruise ships in Glacier Bay, ensuring a safe experience while enjoying the scenic views.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) 🇺🇸

Alaska · United StatesSAFE

Icy Strait Point offers a secure environment for tourists with low crime rates, controlled access, and protocols to manage wildlife encounters.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
07

Ketchikan 🇺🇸

Alaska · United StatesSAFE

Ketchikan offers a safe environment for travelers with a strong police presence, low crime rates, and standard precautions advised for wildlife.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
08

Victoria 🇨🇦

British Columbia · CanadaSAFE

Victoria offers a safe environment for travelers, with low crime rates and strong police presence in tourist areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Norwegian Joy Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsNORWEGIAN
Norwegian Joy cruise ship exterior
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.

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// 09 · FAQ

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  • The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $1,529 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

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