Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Joy is one of Norwegian's 21 active ships and first entered service in 2017 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 167,725 gross tons, 1,094 feet in length, and 16 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,804 guests and approximately 1,821 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $920 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Norwegian Joy
Ship Stats
Year Built
2017
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
167,725 GT
Length
1,094 ft
Capacity
3,804
Crew
1,821
Cost
$920 million
Decks
16
Breakaway Plus Class
Breakaway Plus Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Norwegian. The first ship introduced in this class was Norwegian Escape (2015), followed by Norwegian Joy (2017), Norwegian Bliss (2018), and Norwegian Encore (2019).
Norwegian Joy Ship Age
Norwegian Joy entered service in 2017. Across Norwegian's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 7 of 21 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Norwegian Joy
Current ship
Norwegian Joy Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
The 2024 refurbishment of Norwegian Joy was a comprehensive U.S. market refit designed to reposition the ship following its transition from the Asian market to North American itineraries. Public spaces were redesigned to better align with U.S. guest preferences, including refreshed décor, updated furnishings, and reconfigured layouts in lounges and gathering areas. Dining venues were updated with refreshed interiors, revised concepts, and operational improvements to better support high-volume service. Staterooms received updated soft goods, improved lighting, and refreshed finishes to enhance comfort and visual appeal. The drydock also included extensive technical upgrades, addressing hotel systems, IT infrastructure, navigation equipment, and mechanical components, ensuring improved reliability, efficiency, and compliance with U.S. operational standards.
Norwegian Joy Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Norwegian's fleet
Norwegian Joy measures 1,094 feet (333 m) (vs Norwegian fleet average of 994 ft) and has gross tonnage of 167,725 GT (vs fleet average of 123,300 GT). It ranks 3 of 21 by length and 3 of 21 by tonnage in Norwegian's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Norwegian Joy vs Norwegian fleet averages
Norwegian Joy carries 3,804 passengers (vs Norwegian average of 3,073) and has 1,821 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,303). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.09:1 compared with Norwegian's overall 2.36:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,804
passengers
Crew Members
1,821
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.09 : 1
Norwegian Avg
2.36 : 1
Norwegian Joy
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Joy.
Deck 16buffetGarden Cafe
Decks 6 & 15cafeStarbucks
Deck 6main dining roomSavor
Deck 6main dining roomTaste
Deck 7main dining roomThe Manhattan Room
Deck 17quick eatsAmerican Diner
Deck 7quick eatsThe Local Bar & Grill
Deck 8specialtyCagney's Steakhouse
Deck 8specialtyFood Republic
Deck 8specialtyLa Cucina
Deck 8specialtyLe Bistro
Deck 8specialtyOcean Blue
Deck 6specialtyQ Texas Smokehouse
Deck 6specialtyTeppanyaki
Deck 18specialtyThe Haven Restaurant
Deck Plans
The Norwegian Joy has a total of 16 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 5. The highest passenger deck is Deck 20. Click below to access deck plans for the Norwegian Joy. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 5 of 16
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Frequently Asked Questions
Norwegian Joy quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Norwegian Joy Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the Norwegian Joy buffet on Deck 16 of the ship.
The 2024 refurbishment of Norwegian Joy was a comprehensive U.S. market refit designed to reposition the ship following its transition from the Asian market to North American itineraries. Public spaces were redesigned to better align with U.S. guest preferences, including refreshed décor, updated furnishings, and reconfigured layouts in lounges and gathering areas. Dining venues were updated with refreshed interiors, revised concepts, and operational improvements to better support high-volume service. Staterooms received updated soft goods, improved lighting, and refreshed finishes to enhance comfort and visual appeal. The drydock also included extensive technical upgrades, addressing hotel systems, IT infrastructure, navigation equipment, and mechanical components, ensuring improved reliability, efficiency, and compliance with U.S. operational standards.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Breakaway Plus class.
The ship features 16 restaurants, 20 bars, 31 activities, 0 shows and 7 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Norwegian Joy has a total of 16 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 20.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Norwegian Joy. The ship's capacity is 3,804. When comparing the occupancy to the average Norwegian passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,120 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.
The Norwegian Joy was built in 2017. Norwegian includes 21 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2026. The average Norwegian ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
Each of Norwegian's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Norwegian Joy is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Norwegian Joy length equals 1,094 feet (333 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 21 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 994 feet (303 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.