By
Rebecca Gibson |
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy (Xǐ Yuè Hào in Chinese) will offer the first-ever two-level race track at sea, the line’s largest boutique shopping venue, luxury accommodation and much more.
Norwegian Joy, which is the first ship to be purpose-built for the Chinese market, will be built at Meyer Werft’s Papenburg yard in Germany and launch in China in summer 2017. Following her debut, she will homeport in Shanghai and Tianjin (Beijing).
The ship’s 3,900 guests will be accommodated in a range of mini-suite, balcony, family, ocean view and interior staterooms, many with virtual balconies. Connecting staterooms will cater for groups, while the new Concierge level will allow guests to benefit from larger balcony staterooms with en suite amenities and access to a dedicated concierge service, as well as an exclusive Concierge lounge, with a private bar and all-day refreshments.
Norwegian Joy will also feature the exclusive ship-within-a-ship luxury complex, The Haven by Norwegian. Accessible only to guests with a personalised key card, The Haven features 74 suites, a private restaurant, an enclosed courtyard, a dedicated concierge and a new Observation Deck offering 180-degree views, gourmet canapés and premium beverages. Other perks include a personalised butler service and priority access to entertainment and speciality dining venues.
Onboard entertainment will include an open-air laser tag course; a top-deck park with a pool and chaise lounges; Norwegian’s largest boutique shopping venue with duty-free shops and international brands; and two multi-storey waterslides. These will include the 360ft tandem Aqua Racer tubes and the high-speed Double Aqua Loop free fall slide, which has one loop extending over the side of the ship and another transparent loop stretching down to the deck below.
Guests will also be able to visit Norwegian Joy’s Galaxy Pavilion, which features six Xbox consoles, immersive virtual reality experiences, simulator rides and interactive video walls.
In addition, Norwegian Joy will provide Mandarin, Cantonese and Continental dining options, as well as bow-to-stern wifi connectivity.