This time I tried something a little different in The Haven on NCL -- Norwegian Joy

For my sixth cruise in The Haven on Norwegian Cruise Line, a cruise on Norwegian Joy, I decided to try something a little different this time. Rather than booking the least expensive type of Haven suite, known as a Haven Spa Suite, I decided to try a Haven Courtyard Penthouse Suite... which is only a tiny bit more expensive than a spa suite but has the advantage of being located right next to the luxurious Haven courtyard. It turned out to be a really good move.

This video will give you a little introduction to The Haven and then show you our Norwegian Joy Courtyard Penthouse Suite, cabin 17718, in some detail... including the balcony that's more than twice the size of some of the other Haven suites.

I also show you the Haven Sun Deck and the Haven bar... including a very skilled bartender making a lemon drop martini for my wife. Notice how he chills the glass with ice water, then dumps out the ice water just before pouring the real drink in to the glass. Nicely done!

In this video, I mention a group cruise to the Caribbean on Carnival's new ship, the Mardi Gras, which was planned for March 2021. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this group cruise ended up getting cancelled.

Knowing which cabin to book on any particular cruise ship is tricky! It's helpful to have an expert help you figure out which cabins have larger balconies, extra storage, and better showers... as well as which cabins to avoid. My travel agent, Caitlin Gallagher, is just such a cruise expert. I encourage you to use Caitlin's services when booking your next cruise... and there's no extra charge for doing so. Her fees are paid for by the cruise lines. So, if you're interested in booking a cruise... visit Caitlin's web site at https://www.ambrentravel.com/ and then get in touch with Caitlin for help in booking your cruise.


One more thing...
I mentioned that this was my sixth cruise in The Haven on Norwegian Cruise Line, but I never got around to mentioning an even more interesting personal cruise statistic: this cruise on Norwegian Joy was our 50th cruise since we started cruising back in 1996. You can read all about our previous cruises at http://www.jimzim.net/CruiseHistory.html