Norwegian Joy
Breakaway Plus Class · Norwegian Cruise Line
// ABOUT THE SHIP
About the Ship
Norwegian Joy is a Breakaway Plus-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, originally launched in 2017 (9 years ago). She is one of 21 active ships in the Norwegian fleet and sails alongside 3 sister ships in the Breakaway Plus class. The ship underwent her most recent renovation in 2024, which included updates to onboard features and spaces.
Deck Plans – 16 Decks to explore
Norwegian Joy spans 16 passenger-accessible decks with 1,902 staterooms and 77 onboard venues — including 32 activities, 22 bars & lounges, 16 dining, and 7 shopping. Explore every level from bow to stern using the interactive deck plans below.
PASSENGER DECKS
16
guest-accessible decks
STATEROOMS
1,902
cabins across all categories
VENUES ONBOARD
77venues
BY TYPE
Norwegian Joy Cruises
Norwegian Joy offers 3 sailings in June, ranging 9-10 nights, departing from Seattle, Washington, starting from $399 / guest.
Cabins – 1,902 staterooms
Norwegian Joy has a total of 1,902 cabins throughout its 16 passenger decks. Those are made up of 1,024 Balcony, 33 Suite, 116 The Haven, 260 Club Balcony Suite, 330 Inside, 111 Oceanview and 28 Penthouse cabins. The 36 stateroom categories that make up these 7 cabin types are found below, along with counts for each.
// SHIP CLASS
Breakaway Plusclass
YEARS
2015–2019
AVG SIZE
168k GT
AVG LENGTH
1,088 ft
AVG CAPACITY
4,018
Exceeding 164,000 gross tons, the Breakaway Plus class represents Norwegian’s largest traditional vessels, with the Encore topping out at 169,116 gross tons.
Things to do
Norwegian Joy features 66 venues across 16 decks, including 23 activity, 21 bar, 15 dining, 4 other and 3 shopping. Explore every onboard experience from dining and entertainment to pools, fitness and more.
// AGE & RENOVATIONS
Norwegian Joy ship age vs the fleet
Built in 2017 and last renovated in 2024, Norwegian Joy is 9 years old. The fleet average age is 15 years. She is newer than 70% of the 21-ship fleet, ranking #7 from newest to oldest.
THIS SHIP
Age at a glance
BUILT
2017
9 years old today
LAST RENOVATED
2024
2 yrs ago
FLEET AVERAGE
15 yrs
6 newer
NEWER THAN
70%
of fleet
FLEET RANK
#7
of 21
FLEET RANKING
By age, newest to oldest
Out of 21 ships in the fleet, Norwegian Joy ranks #7 when sorted from newest to oldest by build year.
AGE BENCHMARKS
Norwegian Joy vs the fleet
SHIP RENOVATIONS
Last major refit
LAST RENOVATED
2024
2 years ago
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.
How big is Norwegian Joy?
Compare the Norwegian Joy ship size with the rest of the Norwegian fleet below. Included, you'll find gross tonnage, length, and the relationship between the two graphed in the scatter plot.
Norwegian Joy measures 167,725 GT and 1,094 ft in length. The average size of a Norwegian ship is 123k gross tons and the average ship length is 994 ft. Norwegian Joy is 36% larger and 10% longer than the average ship in the fleet.
// THIS SHIP
168k GT
NORWEGIAN JOY
// AVERAGE
123k GT
FLEET AVERAGE
// LARGEST
169k GT
NORWEGIAN ENCORE
// SMALLEST
76k GT
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
// PROPORTIONAL AREA · 21 SHIPS · TOTAL 2589K GT
EACH CIRCLE'S AREA IS PROPORTIONAL TO GROSS TONNAGE · HOVER FOR DETAILS
// CAPACITY
Passenger Capacity
The Norwegian Joy carries up to 3,804 guests and operates at roughly 100% capacity, so you can expect that number will accurately reflect your fellow passenger count. These guests are looked after by a crew of 1,821 staff members, representing a guest-to-crew ratio of 2.1:1. On average, Norwegian ships have 3,073 guests and 1,303 crew, which works out to a fleet-average ratio of 2.4:1.
// GUESTS
3,804
at full occupancy
// CREW
1,821
international staff
// RATIO// GUEST-TO-CREW
2.1:1
service ratio
// 5,625 PEOPLE ABOARD AT FULL CAPACITY
// 10 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About the Norwegian Joy
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LAST UPDATED · JUNE 7, 2026