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barnacle_boy

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The new Panama canal dimensions could be a hard demand in the design of the newer ships but didn't (not sur) Cheng said that the new ships are probaby too high for a certain bridge over the canal, with a reference to a NY bridge which Breakaway can just pass under?

 

It's true that the Bridge of the Americas is lower than the Verrazano Narrows, but Breakaway and Escape are short enough to pass under both. Doesn't make much sense to design a ship that will fit through the new canal without taking air draft into consideration.

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FreestyleNovice

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Last monday's webcam still:

 

2016_08_22_Halle_6_W466.jpg

Not much to see, both parts of Joy went in the large building hall after float out of Genting Dream last week.

 

I think Joy will also be build bow in first (same as Genting Dream and Escape) so the view on the aft part should be good from the visitor's walkway!

 

In the foreground you can see the block of the entrance to Vibe, Vibe bar, the restroom entrances, the public hot tub sitting on the deck left and the Vibe one on the right.

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I'm puzzled...what's the appeal of following this ship build? I can't imagine any reason I'd want to cruise on a ship designed around a culture and full of people that are without question very different than Americans, Europeans, etc.

 

 

Reasons other people would be interested in a ship designed around a different culture:

 

have Chinese heritage, learning about their birth country, studying foreign languages, studying foreign cultures, interested in traveling the world, interested in asian food, want a more authentic Asian experience but love cruising, know people in China they could plan a cruise with, like trying new things, and of course (since that sentence does assume every person on this thread is American or European), they could be Chinese, Chinese-American or the like.

 

Sorry everyone for bringing back a couple months old comment. I scrolled past this and tried to ignore but was a little bothered.

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Reasons other people would be interested in a ship designed around a different culture:

 

 

 

have Chinese heritage, learning about their birth country, studying foreign languages, studying foreign cultures, interested in traveling the world, interested in asian food, want a more authentic Asian experience but love cruising, know people in China they could plan a cruise with, like trying new things, and of course (since that sentence does assume every person on this thread is American or European), they could be Chinese, Chinese-American or the like.

 

 

 

Sorry everyone for bringing back a couple months old comment. I scrolled past this and tried to ignore but was a little bothered.

 

 

 

Good point. I sail NCL because I want to know more about Norway and Norwegians.

 

 

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2016_08_29_Halle_6_W466.jpg

 

 

 

Meyer brought Joy all the way up to the hall's door, point of view from the visitor's area would be mid ship for the rest of the build, hmpf. ;)

 

 

Still no news if Ncl Will do cruises before sending the ship in asia ?

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TheDougOut

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Not sure if this has been posted - some dining details copy and pasted from...

http://cruisefever.net/090061-norwegian-joys-extensive-range-restaurants/

 

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that their next cruise ship, Norwegian Joy, will have an extensive range of restaurants that will be tailor-made for the vessel. Norwegian Joy will be the cruise line’s first custom built cruise ship for the Chinese cruise market.

 

From Chinese hot pot, to sophisticated French haute cuisine, the freshest Japanese sushi to the highest quality American steaks and burgers, Norwegian Joy promises no less than 28 different food and beverage outlets on board – the widest array of dining experiences yet on any new ship that has been purpose built for China.

 

Norwegian Joy promises a “First Class at Sea” experience when it comes to the culinary program on board when the ship begins sailing from Shanghai on June 28, 2017.

 

Unlike other cruise lines, Norwegian offers guests the flexibility to dine when they want, where they want, from a wide range of restaurants. Only Norwegian offers the flexibility of Freestyle dining, which means no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating. And with so many purpose built restaurants from bow to stern, guests can enjoy more dining options than days of their cruise, whenever they like.

 

Norwegian Joy guests will be able to enjoy a wide range of complimentary dining options, while a host of additional premium dining experiences are also available at nominal extra cost.

 

There will be three main dining rooms: Manhatten Room, Savor and Taste. Each one will serve a wide array of Chinese cuisine with the Manhatten Room adding Western-style classics like steaks and seafood. The Chinese cuisine in Savor and Taste will have pronounced Korean and Japanese accents.

 

Neptune’s, offering a stunning buffet of fresh seafood, will be a seafood specialty restaurant on board Norwegian Joy. The restaurant will offer an à la carte menu where passengers can enjoy expertly prepared fresh fish.

 

Food Republic will take diners on a culinary tour of the world without even entering a single port of call. An eclectic menu will draw inspiration from the flavors of Japan, and even such far-flung destinations as Peru. Here, guests can indulge in an extensive sushi selection and enjoy creative fusion dishes, like Food Republic’s signature hamachi taquitos.

 

Guests also have the option of preparing their own meal with a selection of meats and fresh vegetables at Hot Pot restaurant Sakura & Hibiscus or Korean barbecue table. For fresh hand-pulled Chinese noodles and exquisitely crafted dim sum, there is the Noodle Bar.

 

There will also be Norwegian’s favorite specialty restaurants on board such as Teppanyaki, Chagney’s Steakhouse, American Diner serving up American comfort food, La Cucina (Italian), and Le Bistro (French cuisine).

 

The Bake Shop will serve up homemade baked goods, cupcakes, macarons, chocolate pralines, and Japanese mocha sweets.

 

Lastly, the Garden Cafe will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a buffet setting. The diverse spread will feature classics of Chinese and Western cuisine as well as lively stations preparing dishes à-la-minute.

 

Oenophiles on board can quench their thirst at La Cave. French for “The Cellar”, La Cave is Norwegian Joy’s source for fine wines and spirits. Guests can enjoy a glass of world-class wine or whiskey at the bar and, if they taste anything they like, they can make a retail purchase to take home with them after the cruise. After a leisurely drink or two, they may wish to retire to Humidor, Norwegian Joy’s exclusive cigar lounge to relax in style.

 

And for guests who wish to enjoy a handcrafted cocktail, options abound, from martinis and manhattans at Mixx Bar, pre-dinner drinks at Prime Meridian, refreshing frozen poolside cocktails at Spice H20, and specialty coffees and teas at Atrium Bar.

 

Norwegian Joy is the 2nd Breakaway Plus class ship from Norwegian Cruise Line. The 168,800 gross ton cruise ship will carry 3,900 passengers and sail year-round from Shanghai, China starting in the summer of 2017.

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Two Wheels Only

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I hadn't noticed that Joy is on the NCL.com site. :o

 

https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy

 

 

 

Experience paradise on the sea on board Norwegian Joy. Set to debut in China Summer of 2017, Norwegian Joy will be the fleet's most innovative ship to date. Styled exclusively for Chinese travelers, guests can expect an upscale resort style vacation with world-class entertainment, fine international dining, unrivaled duty-free luxury shopping with the freedom and flexibility found on all Norwegian Cruise Line ships.

 

Homeports: Shanghai and Tianjin (Beijing)

 

Booking Information: Coming Soon :(

 

Itineraries: Coming Soon :(

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I hadn't noticed that Joy is on the NCL.com site. :o

 

https://www.ncl.com/norwegian-joy

 

 

 

Experience paradise on the sea on board Norwegian Joy. Set to debut in China Summer of 2017, Norwegian Joy will be the fleet's most innovative ship to date. Styled exclusively for Chinese travelers, guests can expect an upscale resort style vacation with world-class entertainment, fine international dining, unrivaled duty-free luxury shopping with the freedom and flexibility found on all Norwegian Cruise Line ships.

 

Homeports: Shanghai and Tianjin (Beijing)

 

Booking Information: Coming Soon :(

 

Itineraries: Coming Soon :(

 

 

Thanks for sharing the link. The Haven Observation Lounge is stunning.

 

Tracy

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TheDougOut

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And an older pic of the bridge block (with Genting Dream on the background)

 

 

Assuming that area above the bridge is what's shown in the photo below? Any idea what this is? (Edit: oh, haven observation lounge)

 

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mking8288 "Live from...." Rare

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If you can get behind the CN firewall for NCL to register & download - Google Translate will help to read on what you are clicking - download the PDF, it's ultra slow ... be warned for a 50MB file, amazing I.T. accomlishment, as usual :rolleyes:

 

It showed Japan & South Korea as the ports of call, no stops in Taiwan & based on those destination, forget Hong Kong or Vietnam as it's not going to happen with a typical 5 to 7, or even 8 to 10 days itinerary we are accustomed to - from homeports near PEK and PVG.

 

Aside from duty-free shopping runs, which the pax can do all week long on the ship - if price competitive - there's not much you can see on land unless they are overnight stops, even if using ship's shorex options.

 

For booking, apparently - those in northern China can contact & book via one number and those in southern China need to use another designated number to book (and obtain further info) ... reading as relatively exclusive, inaugural sailing next summer in as little as 9 months.

 

Airfares are relatively cheap now to book, depending on your choice of carriers - but, most definitely plan to arrive 2 days early and don't even think about arriving on the same day or one day prior - still very risky, due to CN's air transport infrastructure & chronic delays as military needs will preclude & shut down all the airspace ... not to mention pollution & dust storms, etc. as being unforgiving & unpredictable. And, to recover from jetlag after those 15+ hours long haul flights + your hometown connecting ones.

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LrgPizza

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Assuming that area above the bridge is what's shown in the photo below? Any idea what this is? (Edit: oh, haven observation lounge)

 

9539b0c6041a0fee4d7e2d8d5bd06473.jpg

 

 

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That's gorgeous! Imagine trying to have a conversation in there. 15 people with books would get all pissy that you're ruining their peaceful relaxation.

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