motor yacht joy crew

Captain (Rotational)

Lawrence keith, dundee, south africa.

Growing up in South Africa, set a strong foundation for Lawrence’s love of water and travel. Throughout his career, Lawrence has undertaken extensive sailing journeys, including circumnavigating the globe. This has endowed him with an exceptional understanding of the ocean, a knowledge he takes great pleasure in sharing with guests. Lawrence leads an energetic lifestyle that mirrors his affinity for the outdoors. Whether casting lines into the water for a prized catch, cycling through scenic landscapes, engaging in the rigor of rugby, or taking to the skies flying, he embraces a dynamic range of activities. His passion for the water and outdoors ripples into the Joy team, enhancing the experience for all on board.

Trevor Ohlssen

Cape town, south africa.

Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Trevor has sailed aboard the family 9m (30ft) yacht from age 6 and was a Sea Scout until his early teens. He taught dinghy sailing and wakeboarding at summer camps in the USA a few years after that and joined the super yachting game at the age of 23. Since then, Trevor has cruised as a crew member all over the world on yachts from 45m – 95m in length. A Captain since 2014, he knows the formula for a fun yachting adventure and will help shape the best memories for his guests! Beyond work, Trevor enjoys scuba diving and exploring the wonders of the underwater world and in the winter you will find him snowboarding on the slopes.

Chief Officer (Rotational)

Graham baines, plymouth, united kingdom.

Graham grew up in Plymouth in the UK. Graham’s journey began with his cadetship as a deck officer in the Merchant Navy. In 2016, he transitioned to the world of superyachts and found his place aboard M/Y Joy. Graham has steadily risen through the ranks, ultimately achieving the position of Chief Officer. His unwavering commitment to professional growth led him to obtain his Master 3000GT ticket in 2022. Graham has a passion for scuba diving in which he became certified PADI Divemaster. Graham is an avid hiker and runner. He also enjoys navigating the slopes skiing in the winter. Whether exploring new destinations through travel, or embracing the thrill of motorcycling, Graham approaches life with a spirit of adventure.

Richard Dashwood-Simpson

Devon, united kingdom.

Richard embarked on his career in 2009 and achieved his Chief Mate certificates by the age of 26. With over a decade of experience at sea, he brings a wealth of knowledge in destination planning and management, ensuring unforgettable experiences. Richard is a true watersports enthusiast and all round entertainer, always seeking the next thrilling adrenaline rush. From heli-skiing in the snow-capped mountains to exploring the depths through free diving, he embraces an active lifestyle. Beyond the waves, Richard’s talents extend to the world of music. As a passionate saxophonist and pianist, he ensures to always entertain.

2nd Officer (Rotational)

James burrows.

James was brought up in the coastal city of Plymouth where he played golf and football at a high level. At the tender age of 16, he carried out an apprenticeship in boat building and maintenance. After following this career for 9 years he decided to join the yachting industry, working as a carpenter on classic motor yachts, one of which dated back to 1930. James’ commitment to professional growth led him to pass his OOW exam in 2019. He now sets his sights on obtaining his Master’s ticket. Outside of work, James maintains an active lifestyle, focusing on fitness, hitting the golf course, and indulging in his love for travel.

Jamie Miller

Perth, australia.

With an international upbringing, Jamie was born in Zimbabwe and from the age of nine, lived between the UK and Australia. Jamie dedicated nine years to a successful professional cricket career, competing at both county and state levels. Additionally,having the honor of representing Australia in the under 19 Cricket Squad. Jamie has recently obtained his OOW Unlimited ticket, and has his sights set on achieving a Master’s ticket in the future. Beyond that, Jamie aspires to broaden his horizons by pursuing qualifications as an Aviation Pilot. In Jamie’s spare time, he enjoys taking part in a round of golf or a game of tennis.

Deckhand / Carpenter

Johannesburg, south africa.

Dean enjoyed growing up between the UK and South Africa. Dean’s career began in world of carpentary. With a master carpenter for a father, Dean inherited a wealth of invaluable knowledge and skills, shaping him into an exceptional craftsman. Dean’s journey into yachting is preceded by an exciting stint in Dakar Rally teams. A passion for travel, lead Dean into the yaching industry six years ago. Dean enjoys playing rugby, padel and squash and when not playing sports he loves sipping a Piña Colada in the sunshine.

Deckhand / Personal Trainer

Josh schenck, somerset west, south africa.

Josh grew in Cape Town before moving to Somerset West, which sparked his love for the outdoors and sports. At high school, Josh began racing quad bikes, a passion that eventually evolved into a love for his current sports of running and mountain biking. Josh pursued his higher education at Stellenbosch University, culminating in an honours degree in Sport Science. During Josh’s studies, he gained invaluable experience as a soigneur for professional cycling teams. This hands-on exposure further deepened his understanding of sports and fitness. Upon graduation, Josh embraced the role of head personal trainer at a prominent gym in Stellenbosch. Josh’s adventurous side has lead him into yachting, where he is eager to explore destinations and share his passion for fitness.

Samantha Stewart

Sam is a happy-go-lucky lover of life, our planet and all its beauties. She smiles and laughs her way through each day. Her yachting career began in 2017 when she decided to venture out of her hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa and fly off to France. Since then she has had experience working in different parts of the world as a deckhand and as a stewardess and is currently working towards obtaining her OOW. Being passionate about nature and conservation, she’s built her diving qualifications up to that of PADI Divemaster and enjoys getting involved in environmental projects. Sam loves being in and around the water and is always keen for a swim and an adventure.

Marie-Claire Agertoft

Growing up in the countryside in South West England, Marie-Claire developed a fantastic sense of adventure. She found her way to yachting in 2019 after working in Australia as a dive instructor. Always having had a passion for travel, she has taken on many solo adventures to various parts of the world. It is through her travels that Marie-Claire started capturing her memories through the lens. Not only does she enjoy life on and under the water, but also up in the mountains skiing and hiking. Yachting and diving alike have allowed her to carry on exploring while working.

Chief Stewardess (Rotational)

Melissa schultheiss, overberg, south africa.

Melissa grew up on an apple and pear farm in the Elgin Valley, South Africa, establishing her love for the outdoors, mountain biking and hiking. She studied Somatology in the Winelands of Stellenbosch, which sparked her curiosity for wine and the service industry. Having joined yachting in 2013, Melissa has completed two new builds and worked on yachts ranging from 45-91m. Throughout her career, Melissa has always strived to run the most welcoming and fluid Interior team. Her creative flare and passion for creating impactful memories will ensure your trip is an unforgettable one.

Alexandra Skipp

Hereford, united kingdom.

Alex grew up in the Herefordshire countryside in the UK. She went on to study Sports Therapy and Massage at college. Alex’s career path has been nothing short of adventurous. Starting as a Massage Therapist on cruise ships for 2 years, she then took to the skies as cabin crew for Virgin Atlantic, where her commitment to service excellence soared. In 2020, she made a seamless transition into the yachting industry, bringing with her a wealth of experience from the hospitality sector. When not at work, Alex finds joy in exploring new destinations, hiking,and baking delicious cakes.

Second Stewardess

Dorset, united kingdom.

Growing up in the seaside town of Poole sparked Lucy’s love for the water and this inspired her to join the ever exciting yaching industry in 2020. Lucy has always been involved in hospitality and gained a First Class Hons in International Hospitality Management at university. After 3 years as an Event Manager in London, Lucy decided to combine her love for travelling whilst simultaneously learning to elevate her service standards on yachts. A massive foodie at heart who loves socialising, Lucy loves to host dinner parties and cocktail nights with her friends. Outside of hospitality, keeping active is a very important part of Lucy’s life, if she’s not in the gym, you will find her doing pilates outside or going for long walks. Lucy has a warm and bubbly personality and will consistently go above and beyond for both her crew and guests to give them the time of their life on JOY.

Stewardess / Spa Therapist

Christelle esterhuizen.

Raised close to the water in a small fishing village in Cape Town, the ocean brings absolute serenity to Chrissy It was after studying Somatology when she discovered her love for massaging. This is why she pursued a career in the wellness industry soon after graduation and has been working in Spa’s in Cape Town for 6 years, including 12 Apostles hotel and The Westin. Chrissy offers a range of beauty and wellness treatments and she specialises in aromatherapy, Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, bellabaci cup, pre-natal and lymphatic drainage massages. Her sense of adventure got the better of her and this is how she decided to follow her dreams and join the yachting industry in 2022. Chrissy in her downtime, enjoys exploring the wine farms of Cape Town and immersing herslf in books and music.

Spa Stewardess

Ludél mouton.

Ludel was born and grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. After completing her schooling, Ludel pursued studies in somatology, which equips her with the ability to perform a wide variety of treatments. She further developed her expertise in the field by working with medical aesthetics in Cape Town. Ludel combined her extensive skillset with her passion for travel, leading her into yachting. In her downtime, Ludel enjoys connecting with nature through activities like hiking and camping.

Tilly Black

Winchester,united kingdom.

Tilly grew up living between the UK and the picturesque French Alps, which enabled her to become bililingual in French and English from a young age. While living in the French Alps, Tillys love for Skiing began, leading her to become part of, the GBR youth Ski Race team. Guided by her passion for travel, Tilly found her niche in the yachting industry, where she thrives in creating exceptional experiences for others. Outside of work, Tilly embraces an active lifestyle, enjoys relishing in the warmth of the sun and indulging in a variety of watersports.

Chief Engineer (Rotational)

Andrew ellaway, fareham, united kingdom.

Andrew was born and raised in the West Midlands and joined The Royal Navy at 20 years old, where he served 23 years as a Marine Engineer. After completing his training and degree in Engineering Systems, he served on Frigates and Destroyers. Andrew left The Royal Navy as a Warrant Officer 1 First Class. Since leaving Andrew has transitioned to yachting via LNG Cargo ships to obtain his Chief Engineer CoC. Away from work he enjoys the gym, kart racing, playing tennis and spending time with his family.

Martin Jepp

Yeovil, united kingdom.

Martin comes from a small town in the southwest of England. With a solid foundation of 17 years of service in the Royal Navy, Martin transitioned into the yachting industry in 2015. Through dedication and hard work, Martin ascended to the role of Chief Engineer, gaining valuable experience on various boats, including overseeing the completion of the Joy. Beyond work, Martin enjoys in fine-tuning his car, exploring new destinations, and cherishing moments with family and friends. Martin has his sights set on an exciting future challenge – trekking to Everest Base Camp with a group friends.

2nd Engineer (Rotational)

Beverley, united kingdom.

Following his education, Alex chose to study Marine Engineering at Warsash Maritime College in Southampton. It is there that he gained his CoC and HnD. After studying Alex considered joining the Royal Navy, However, the adventurous life of yachting proved to be his first choice. Alex has worked on board numerous sailing yachts, both in the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas, and has completed multiple Atlantic crossings. Alex plans to stay in the yachting industry long term and has ambitions to become Chief Engineer. Outside of work he enjoys listening to music and playing instruments, especially the guitar.

Carragh Martineau

Carragh grew up in a sailing town in Devon on the South coast of the UK. She started sailing and racing from a young age at her local sailing club and teaching at the sailing school. With salt in her blood and a strong desire to work and live on the ocean, she chose to become a Marine Engineer. She began her career over 10 years ago with the Royal Navy, and since then, Carragh has spent the past 6 years acquiring experience and knowledge on various large yachts. In her spare time, she enjoys kitesurfing, sailing, diving, and traveling.

Head Chef (Rotational)

Nick street-brown, manchester, united kingdom.

Nick has over 20 years of chef experience in restaurants, yachting and the private sector. Nick’s journey began in his hometown of Manchester. His culinary mastery has taken him across the globe, from a prestigious 3 Michelin star restaurant in New York to a charming boutique château in France. Nick’s career highlights also include the opening of a one-hat restaurant in Australia, showcasing his diverse and refined culinary skills.. In between these ventures, Nick has worked in numerous kitchens internationally gaining experience in a multitude of cuisines. Nick enjoys going on adventures with his kids, making sure they have good taste in music, playing sports, and of course discovering amazing food.

Patrick O’Toole

Dublin, ireland.

Patrick began his culinary career 7 years ago in Dublin. His culinary adventure took him to Spain for two years, where he immersed himself in modern European cuisine and honed his conversational Spanish. Patrick loves creative cooking and making people happy through his food. Outside of the galley, Patrick is an ardent football fan and supports Arsenal football club. He enjoys road cycling and has taken part in charity races to raise funds for Dublin’s Children’s Charity. Patrick’s skills extend beyond the culinary world. He is a qualified carpenter. Additionally, Patrick is an accomplished photographer with a particular affinity for capturing the beauty of sunsets and the moon.

JOY Motor yacht for charter

A rare addition to the charter market, JOY is a masterful collaboration of two yachting powerhouses; Bannenberg and Rowell for her exquisite exterior lines and Dutch pedigree yard Feadship realised her. Covering five decks, her expansive outdoor space goes unrivalled and adds to her appeal as a luxury charter yacht. Beautiful concave lines and the artistic use of glass creates perfect harmony between the exterior and interior making her an ideal yacht for summertime cruising. Specifically, pockets of air conditioned indoor/outdoor zones known as 'winter gardens' were created to further enhance this feeling of space.

EXQUISITE PEDIGREE. UNRIVALLED DESIGN. INTIMATE NOOKS, GENEROUS SPACES.

• Excellent wellness facilities including a large fully equipped gym with fitness instructor, spa room and on board masseuse
• Beach club/disco
• Large games deck forward
• Carefully selected young and talented crew of 19
• Sun deck BBQ and pool
• Zero speed stabilisers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor

A rare addition to the charter market, JOY is a masterful collaboration of two yachting powerhouses; Bannenberg and Rowell for her exquisite exterior lines and Dutch pedigree yard Feadship realised her. Covering five decks, her expansive outdoor space goes unrivalled and adds to her appeal as a luxury charter yacht. Beautiful concave lines and the artistic use of glass creates perfect harmony between the exterior and interior making her an ideal yacht for summertime cruising. Specifically, pockets of air conditioned indoor/outdoor zones known as 'winter gardens' were created to further enhance this feeling of space.

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Inside, Studio Indigo was responsible for her vibrant interior that includes an extremely flexible cabin layout sure to sleep 12 guests comfortably. With eight cabins, an elevator servicing three of the five decks plus an array of facilities dedicated to wellness (expect a large gym, spa room and on board masseuse), JOY has quickly established herself as a popular yacht on the charter scene.

With a highly experienced and talented crew of 19, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious yacht.

Tenders & toys

• 1 × Towed tender
• 2 × Tenders
• Inflatable platform
• RYA training centre for jetskis & waverunners
• 2 × Waverunners
• 4 × SeaBobs
• 1 × Jetsurf
• 2 × eFoils
• 4 × Kayaks
• 4 × Stand up paddleboards
• Inflatable tows
• Fishing gear
• Snorkelling gear

Please note that tenders and toys are subject to regular upgrades and changes. Contact a Burgess broker for the latest information.

Fitness equipment

• Basketball court
• Boxing equipment
• Cross trainer
• Free weights
• Kinesis machine
• Personal trainer
• Plyometrics box
• Resistance trainer
• Suspension trainer
• Training bench
• Upright stationary bike
• Beauty salon
• Hammam/Steam room
• Massage room
• On board masseuse

Please note that fitness equipment and wellness facilities are subject to regular upgrades and changes. Contact a Burgess broker for the latest information.

Testimonials

‘I am happy to report that the charter was nothing short of extraordinary. We had an amazing time aboard JOY thanks to captain and crew.’

‘My great thanks to all of the truly excellent crew aboard JOY for a wonderful charter in all respects! The captain was pleasure to work with. Particular thanks to Burgess for making this charter happen.’

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Featuring a great wealth of exterior spaces and a contemporary classic interior, the 70-metre Joy is the first superyacht to feature an exterior design by Bannenberg & Rowell and the first Feadship with an interior by the architects at Studio Indigo. The result is an astonishing superyacht which truly meets the owner’s brief to ‘create something totally different to every other yacht.’

All Feadships are, of course, pure custom creations and the vast majority are built for experienced sailors. The Joy project, however, was predicated on a fresh perspective, as the client is completely new to the industry and has never owned a superyacht before. The first of many distinctive aspects to result from this approach is the radical exterior styling, which brought with it a raft of challenges for the yard in terms of construction, fairing and painting.

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JOY is a 24.00 mt luxury motor yacht built by the Filippetti Yachts shipyard in 2008 and refitted in 2021. Available for crewed charter on the Amalfi Coast, she can accommodate 8 guests in 4 comfortable cabins. The main deck aft offers a comfortable sofa along the stern and a raised table surrounded by chairs for al fresco dining and outdoor living sheltered from the sun by the flybridge. The foredeck of the luxury Motor yacht JOY is furnished with a C-shaped sofa and a raised table, ideal for admiring the sunset while sipping a drink. The flybridge features a sundeck at the front and a C-shaped sofa with an outdoor dining table just behind. The tender is stowed along the stern with a crane.

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Accessories.

GPS, Autopilot, Radar, VHF, CD/DVD, Internal and external Hi Fi system, TV, Wi-FI

Air conditioning , Watermaker, Generator, Bow thruster, Inverter, Barbecue, Hydraulic gangway

Tender, Jet-ski, Kayak, Sup, Seabob, Electric Jetsurf

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Built by Dutch shipyard Van der Valk and launched and delivered in November 2018. 24.75m/81ft motor yacht JOY is built to RINA standards and is constructed with an aluminium hull and superstructure. The accommodation sleeps a maximum of six guests over three cabins, with a crew of two for fast and efficient service.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF JOY: ~Beautiful contemporary interiors from Guido de Groot ~A choice of outdoor dining and sunbathing areas ~Built to RINA standards ~Shallow draft for close beach access ~Top speed of 23 knots

The lower deck transom door folds down to create a spacious swim platform where guests can access the water, sunbathe or disembark from the tender to access the main deck aft via the stairs.

The aft is furnished with a curving sofa and elevated dining table, while the foredeck has a broad sunpad where guests can rest and enjoy uninterrupted views. The flybridge hosts a Williams Turbojet 385 tender along the aft with a Davit crane for easy launch and retrieval. The amidships section has another seating area with a table for drinks or casual alfresco dining, and the forward area is fitted with the outdoor helm station with an additional seat for a co-pilot.

The interiors styled by Guido de Groot use Pennsylvania walnut and Zebrano wood with a neutral colour scheme. Blending contemporary and classic elements, free-standing side tables, neo-classical lamps and framed artwork adds a homely appeal.

The lower deck hosts the guest and crew accommodation, while on the main deck the formal dining area is placed to starboard behind the helm station. The aft lounge is placed to port and is furnished with a C-shaped sofa around a coffee table with a cabinet opposite. Spotlights on the ceiling provide an abundance of light after sundown, and wall sconces and table lamps enhance the ambiance.

JOY Specifications

Three Volvo Penta IPS800 is capable of a top speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 18.4 knots.

Yacht Accommodation

The accommodation sleeps a maximum of 6 guests across 3 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 1 VIP stateroom and 1 twin cabin, all located on the lower deck. The crew of 2 will provide excellent service throughout the cruise. 

Amenities and Extras

We do have available further amenity, owner and price information for the 24.75m (81’2’’) yacht JOY, so please enquire for more information.

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The luxury yacht JOY displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.

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JOY Yacht Charter

JOY currently registered in Italy is actively available for charter.

The luxury motor yacht JOY was built by Filippetti Yacht and delivered to her owner in 2008, she later underwent a refit in 2021.

The 79ft / 24m JOY has been constructed with a grp hull and is powered by 2 x 1625hp Caterpillar with a cruising speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 30 knots.

Charter guest accommodation

JOY has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 8 charter guests in 4 suites.

The guest cabins comprise a primary suite with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, a VIP suite with a double bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and 2 cabins with a twin bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board motor yacht JOY will be managed by the crew of 3 including the captain.

The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.

The 3 crew have their own separate crew quarters allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.

Amenities & Entertainment

Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, Indoor audio system, Sun pads, Swim platform, TV all cabins, TV saloon and Wi-Fi.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

Yacht charter destinations

JOY is Currently cruising in the West Mediterranean.

Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

• Sicily & Aeolian Islands
• Air Conditioning
• Indoor audio system
• Swim platform
• TV all cabins
• Inflatable Watertoys
• Jet Ski (standup)

Giovanni Miscera

Giovanni grew up in Sardinia and started yachting 32 years ago. Obtaining his Master on ship 3000 GT and for commerial yacht Master Certificate, qualifying as a Captain. He is truly passionate about his job and always give the best of himself in order to be up to the new challenge onboard. A strong team work believer and humble person too. Experienced Seaman with a proven track record of successfully operating and supervising tender operations on cruise vessels. Experienced in directing ships transporting bulk materials and goods, as well as ships transporting passengers. Driven and enthusiastic, with a passion for life at sea.

Loredana Guagliuolo

36 years old, was born in Naples. Loredana has previous experience in private charter with yacht from 80 to 150 ft. Hard working, dynamic, creative, motivated, strong team player, and presentable person who gets on well with everyone at all levels, both socially and at work, easily creating good working relationship, and with exceptional communication skills. Always ready to learn and take on new responsibilities. Good organizational skills developed through work experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much to charter joy.

JOY has a weekly charter price starting at €23,500 and an estimated daily charter price of €3,920.

How many guests on board JOY?

JOY can accommodate 8 sleeping guests on board in 4 cabins, with the ability to cruise with up to 18 guests and entertain groups up to 20 guests while at anchor or moored at a marina.

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Length 229.8 ft

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Motor Yacht LADY JOY – LENGTH/BUILD: 70m (229.8ft), Feadship, GUESTS: 12 (6 double, 4 single), CREW:Captain Brian Skally (Irish) and Captain Martin Shairp (Scottish) plus 18; Built: 2016

Motor Yacht JOY will be available to charter from 21 June (Italy or South of France) and is offering a free cancellation policy for a charter up until 2 July. This will allow your clients to book this sensational yacht with complete confidence and give them the stress-free break they deserve.

JOY is the perfect choice for those clients who value quality and service above all else. Boasting an incredible crew, enviable list of amenities and an opulent interior, allow your clients to escape to this floating summer paradise.

Led by Captains Lachlan Holder (ex TRIPLE SEVEN) and Brian Skally (ex CORAL OCEAN) JOY’s award winning crew includes spa therapists, a pilates/yoga instructor and a personal trainer, ensuring that all your client’s needs will be met. This yacht really has it all!

With this cancellation policy in place we do not envisage the availability lasting long, so make sure your clients are the ones to benefit from it!

Winner at both the 2017 World Superyacht Awards and Showboat Design Awards, not to mention ‘Best Yacht in the Show’ at the MYBA Barcelona Show, Motor Yacht JOY’s forward thinking design and layout is clearly turning heads this year. With remaining availability,  please bring your enquiries now for this exceptional charter yacht.

Make the most of this rare opportunity and book one of the leading charter yachts on the market. The range of amenities offered on board Motor Yacht JOY means that guests of all ages will have infinite entertainment options. Book this yacht with absolute confidence now.

With unrivalled deck spaces, a huge inventory of watersports equipment and an award-winning crew, comprising of an on board fitness instructor, masseuse, and physiotherapist, it is no wonder M/Y JOY has such an outstanding charter record.  A rare addition to the charter market, M/Y JOY is a masterful collaboration of two yachting powerhouses; Bannenberg and Rowell for her exquisite exterior lines and Dutch pedigree yard, Feadship.

Covering five decks, her expansive outdoor space and beautiful concave lines, with an artistic use of glass, create the perfect harmony between the exterior and interior.  Enquire now and raise your charter experience to the next level.

KEY FEATURES

• Expansive outdoor spaces over four decks and a beach club • Carefully selected young and talented crew, led by Captain Rory Hogan • Excellent wellness facilities including a large gym, spa room and on board masseuse • Striking exterior lines by Bannenberg and Rowell Design • Luxurious interior by London based designer Studio Indigo, using over 250 finishes and materials • Flexible accommodation layout in seven cabins including spectacular master cabin with 270 degree panoramic views and a full beam VIP cabin on the main deck

Normal RATES: EUR 840,000 p/w high; EUR 700,000 p/w low

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24m  /  78'9   filippetti yacht   2008 / 2021.

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Cabin Configuration

The 24m/78'9" motor yacht 'Joy' by the Italian shipyard Filippetti Yacht offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins.

For outdoor living nonpareil, Joy is the number one choice, offering a variety of spacious living areas and fabulous amenities, vacations aboard this yacht are sure to be nothing short of spectacular.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2008, Joy offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising two double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 6 beds in total, including 1 queen, 1 double and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Joy comfortably cruises at 20 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 31 knots.

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Joy. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. Another excellent feature are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Joy also features inflatable water toys and snorkelling equipment. Joy also sports a 3.7m/12'2" Geniuss Tender to transport you with ease.

Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Joy is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Joy Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean.

Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own motor yacht. Joy, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.

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Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment Joy has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Joy is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 3.7m  /  12'2 Geniuss Tender Suzuki 50 HP engine

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

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'Joy' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€23,500 p/week + expenses Approx $25,500

High Season

€32,500 p/week + expenses Approx $35,500

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean Italy

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Sardinia

Winter Season

October - April

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• Summer Port: Cruising Areas Summer: Amalfi Coast / Sicily, Riviera / Corsica / Sardinia Summer Port: Marina di Stabia, Naples, Italy Winter: Amalfi Coast / Sicily, Riviera / Corsica / Sardinia Winter Port: Marina di Stabia, Naples, Italy ">Marina di Stabia, Naples, Italy
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• Length: 78.7 ft / 24 meters 78.7 feet 24 meters
• Guests: 8 in 4 cabins
• Builder: Filippetti Yachts
• Built: 2008 / Refit: 2019
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Norwegian Joy

Former name: norwegian bliss.

Cruise line Norwegian Cruise Line

• New York (NYC Manhattan-Brooklyn)
• Miami (Florida)
• Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida)
• Seattle (Washington)

Norwegian Joy current position

Norwegian Joy current location is at US East Coast (coordinates 36.80460 N / -74.62134 W) cruising at speed of 15.5 kn (29 km/h | 18 mph) en route to NEW YORK,U.S.A. The AIS position was reported 15 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Norwegian Joy

Norwegian Joy current cruise is 5 days, round-trip Bermuda . Prices start from USD 669 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 09 Apr, 2024 and ends on 14 Apr, 2024 .

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Norwegian Joy Itineraries

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The 2017-built Norwegian Joy cruise ship (ordered as "Norwegian Bliss") is the 2nd of all four Breakaway Plus-class NCL liners - with sisterships Norwegian Escape (2015), Norwegian Bliss (2018), Norwegian Encore (2019). This class is approx 7000 GT-tons larger in comparison to the company's second-biggest vessel - Norwegian Epic .

The vessel (IMO number 9703796) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311000599) and registered in Nassau .

In 2019, NCL Joy was drydock refurbished to become virtually identical to sistership Norwegian Bliss - NCL's most successful liner ever. Then the liner was repositioned from China to the USA. The refurb project was managed by MJM Marine (part of MJM Group (Northern Ireland UK). The company specializes in cruise ship refurbishment and interior design services. The works involved ~1400 people and 40+ onboard venues and areas were revamped. Following the refit, NCL Joy started Alaskan cruises from homeport Seattle WA , then was repositioned for Mexican Riviera roundtrips from homeport Los Angeles CA .

NCL Joy ship is currently scheduled for a drydock refurbishment in 2024 (January 6 thru February 16), to be conducted at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport .

History - construction and ownership

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is a subsidiary company of the shipping corporation Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH). NCL was founded in 1966, headquartered in Miami (Florida USA) and publicly traded (NASDAQ) company listed on NYSE ( NYC ). NCLH's major shareholders are the corporations Apollo Global Management (American), Genting Group (Malaysian) and TPG Capital (American). In 2017, the brand NCL had a worldwide cruise market share 8,7% (passengers) and 8,4% (revenue). NCLH (shipowner) owns the brands NCL , Oceania and RSSC-Regent .

The 4000-passenger ship Norwegian Joy was built by Meyer Werft ( Papenburg Germany ) and entered service for NCL in 2017. The first name of the ship (Bliss) was selected in a USA TODAY online contest. Breakaway Plus ships are NCL's largest (163,000 GT each) and boast the innovative features found on Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway , as well as a number of new interactive experiences.

The NCL Joy ship was ordered in 2014. The construction (under the name "Norwegian Bliss") began on September 16, 2015. On October 12, 2015, it was announced that Bliss would be renamed and designed specifically for the Chinese market. On February 29, 2016 (leap year) the new name "Norwegian Joy" was officially announced. The name translates into "Xi Yue Hao" (Chinese glyphs 喜悦号).

The Breakaway Plus-class NCL ship Joy featured food and onboard experiences catering for the preferences of Chinese holidaymakers. NCL also had a different name in China - "Nuo Wei Zhen", meaning "Promising, Exclusive and Authentic". The translation of "Bliss" into Chinese doesn't have positive connotations, hence the name change.

Decks and Cabins

Norwegian Joy staterooms (1926 total, in 42 grades) include 1563 outside, 363 Inside (including 33x Interior Family Suites), no Studios (single cabins). Most staterooms are sized 170-215 ft2 (16-20 m2). Balcony cabins are 1024, Oceanviews 111, Standard Inside 330. Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 47. The largest accommodations are The Haven Deluxe Owners Suites (1460 ft2 / 136 m2, with wraparound terrace sized 490 ft2 / 46 m2).

The boat has 20 decks , of which 16 are passenger-accessible and 11 with cabins.

Compared to the Breakaway-class NCL ships (Getaway and Breakaway), the total number of Joy' Haven suites is almost doubled. There are a total of 95 Suite accommodations, including two Owner’s Suites (featuring two balconies each).

The "Studio" area (cabins and lounge area for solo travelers exclusively) on NCL Joy is occupied by Interior Family Suites (a total of 33 accommodations).

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Norwegian Cruise Line provides passengers with the freedom to savor gourmet dishes, various tastes and the flexibility to choose the number of courses to enjoy during the meal. On Norwegian Joy, guests can choose between 11 complimentary dining options. They can also experience new flavors at signature specialty restaurants, such as Le Bistro, La Cucina, Cagney’s Steakhouse and Bayamo by James Beard Award-winning chef Jose Garces.

NCL’s signature specialty restaurants feature enhanced menus including favorite dishes and new tastes. Whether passengers prefer a light meal of a favorite soup or appetizer, or indulge in a dinner featuring Maine lobster, with the new à la carte options, they have the opportunity to create their own, desired dining experience.

Follows the complete list of Norwegian Joy restaurants and food bars.

• Savor Restaurant (Main Dining Room, 260 seats) features traditional Chinese cuisine offered for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• The Manhattan Room (Main Dining Room, aft location, 586 seats) with a dance floor for the evening dance show, featuring traditional Chinese cuisine and Western dishes.
• Taste Restaurant (Main Dining Room, 258 seats) serves contemporary Chinese cuisine.
• “Private Room at Taste” (group private dining, 100 seats capacity, own lounge area)
• The Local Bar and Grill (195 seats) a complimentary venue which is an updated take on the popular O’Sheehan’s Pub. The menu showcases similar offerings, such as Fish and Chips, Chicago Style Hot Dog, and some new additions like Tortilla Bowl. The grill is open 24 hours per day serving up different menus depending on the time of day guests choose to dine).
• Q Texas Smokehouse (218 seats) is a BBQ restaurant featuring live country music. It serves authentic Texas-style barbecue including smoked meats, pulled pork, brisket, beef and pork ribs, and side items.
• Teppanyaki Restaurant (112 seats) is the Japanese Hibachi specialty restaurant (reservations-only, at surcharge US$29 pp, kids charged a full cover). The Teppanyaki restaurant is open for Lunch (12-1:30 pm) and Dinner (5:30-10 pm). It features live cooking demonstrations and traditionally prepared (a la carte priced) specialties, including sushi, fruit sashimi, Yakitori grill, a sake menu.
• Food Republic (78 seats) is a new and exclusive dining concept (via a partnership with the Pubbelly Restaurant Group). This specialty restaurant is open lunch through dinner, offers international cuisine with a la carte menu and iPad ordering system.
• La Cucina Italian Restaurant (116 indoor seats, 66 Waterfront/outdoor seats) is reservations-only, and with cover charge US$15 PP (kids charged a full cover). The Cucina restaurant is open between 5:30-9:30 pm and has large tables. The NCL Joy’s Italian dining experience is marked by a casual atmosphere and large portions (perfect for family dinners) and traditional Italian fine wines and gourmet cuisine specialties – pizzas, pasta, seafood, classic salads, freshly baked bread, desserts (including ice cream). La Cucina additionally has a separate outdoor seating terrace (waterfront) area.
• Ocean Blue (86 indoor seats, 36 Waterfront/outdoor seats) is a specialty restaurant that serves fresh fish dishes.
• Los Lobos (Mexican restaurant)

Cagney’s Steakhouse (174 indoor seats, 24 Waterfront/outdoor seats) is a specialty dinner restaurant (open 5:30-10:30 pm) for prime steaks (Certified Angus Beef) and gourmet seafood specialties. The Cagney’s restaurant is reservations-only, with cover charge US$30 per person and a free Kids Menu. At Cagney’s, kids are charged a full cover. Additionally, the steakhouse is open for suite guests-only serving Breakfast (7:30-9:30 am) and Lunch (12-1:30 pm).

Le Bistro French Restaurant (130 seats) is reservations-only, with cover charge US$20 per person, kids are charged a full cover. The intimate and romantic Bistro restaurant is dinner-only (open between 5:30-10:30 pm) and offers some of the NCL Joy ship’s best luxury dining experiences with its upscale amenities, superior white-glove service, sophisticated cuisine with a vintage wines selection and classic French gourmet specialties in the menu. During the day, Le Bistro hosts food and wine tasting events.

American Diner (157 seats) is a specialty American Bar & Grill restaurant (outdoor seating, at a surcharge of US$9 pp) that offers complimentary fast food choices and live music performances during the day.

Coco's is a chocolate-themed dessert outlet/patisserie serving handmade pralines, crepes, truffles and other treats paired with brand teas and coffees.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The 4200-passenger NCL Joy features an expanded Haven – the line’s concept “ship within a ship”. This space (accessible only by keycard) boasts an outdoor terrace, private restaurant, courtyard area with retractable roof pool, whirlpools, spa treatment rooms, separate sauna, private sundeck.

Among the other features are the “678 Ocean Place” (spanning 3 decks, with amazing live entertainment in the evenings, several bars and alternative dining places), big-capacity water slides and a ropes course (both facilities catering to families). On NCL Joy, guests can see Tony Award-nominated musical Footloose and the classic aerial acrobatics show, Elements, as well as the wine-tasting comedy, Wine Lovers: The Musical. Entertainment options also include the NCL's FIREWORKS show (on each voyage), "Rock of Ages", "Cirque Dreams", "Illusionarium" (magicians show).

NCL Joy is the world's first-ever cruise ship with a Ferrari racetrack (deck 19). The facility is built by RiMO Supply (RiMO Germany Group) and operated via a partnership with Scuderia Ferrari Watches. This is also the first-ever branded Formula 1 race car track.

The 2-level track spans on 2 decks and offers incredible sea views at height of 60 m (200 ft). It has a capacity up to 10 racers at a time on electric go-karts (Ferrari branded).

The GoCars can reach speeds up to 40 mph (65 kph). In comparison to the sister-ship Norwegian Bliss, Joy's racetrack is 20% smaller and has 8 turns. Bliss has 10, two of which are cantilevered over the ship's side.

Unlimited go-kart rides (weekly pass) costs USD 100 pp (offered on all 7-day-cruise itineraries). Day passes cost USD 30 pp. A single run costs USD 10 pp. Unlimited pass passengers access the race track via separate (shorter) queue line.

Passengers booked in Concierge and The Haven staterooms enjoy complimentary rides with bookings. The used by RiMO technology ensures optimal usage under intensified UV conditions and saltwater exposure.

NCL Joy also features an open-air laser tag course (top deck), Aqua Park with Double Aqua Loop (two multi-deck waterslides - one hull-extending loop, one with transparent loop section stretching down to the below deck) and 2 racing slides (high-speed inner tubes with length over 110 m / 360 ft) both with a transparent section.

Additional amenities include Complimentary 24-hour Room Service, Supervised Kids Program ("NCL Kids"), Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.

Follows the complete list of Norwegian Joy lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Joy Theater (907 seats) is the ship’s main show lounge served by its own bar (on deck 7). The theatre offers grand-style music and evening show productions. The evening program features Broadway-style shows, musicals, cabaret performances, magicians and comedy acts.
• Atrium “678 Ocean Place” is 3-decks high, open-floor midship area with live entertainment and a big-size LED screen for movies. The Lobby level's Atrium Bar (44 seats) serves coffees, beers, wine by the glass, other drinks.
• Chess & Card Room, Library, Internet Cafe (open 24 hours, Meeting Rooms; Photo Studio & Shop; Art Gallery
• Reception (Guest Services Desk- assistance, reservations, information); Shore Excursions Desk (information, planning, booking)
• Social Comedy and Night Club (103 seats) has a large dance floor and offers live entertainment by stand-up comedians and DJs.
• Maltings Whiskey Bar (56 seats)
• Horizon Lounge (90 seats) is a 2-deck bar lounge exclusive for The Haven passengers.
• Mixx Bar (29 seats) is a piano bar located between Taste and Savor restaurants, making it a popular pre- and after-dinner venue for enjoying cocktails.
• Joy Casino is a premium gaming lounge with both smoking and non-smoking areas, large-size LED screens, a separate Joy Casino VIP Room (high-stakes gambling room) and is served by Skyline Bar.
• Skyline Bar offers cocktails before dinner. Guests can meet friends after a show or press their luck with the bar-top poker screens.
• Promenade Deck’s best feature is the Waterfront Promenade (1320 ft/402 m long, open-air area with multiple alfresco dining and entertainment venues). It offers a unique open-air deck experience by several seaside venues with outdoor seating. The list of the venues features shops, bars, restaurants, a 1/4-mi-long boardwalk (outdoor area with shaded seating) located 8 stories above the water.
• Starbucks Coffee Bar (44 seats) offers items from the full Starbucks menu.
• Dolce Gelato (Italian ice cream bar, a la carte)
• District Brew House (94 seats) has a keg room and offers a selection of 50 bottled beers and 24 draft beers on tap (including the new Wynwood brew). The venue is operated via the NCL partnership with Miami’s Wynwood Brewing Company.
• The Humidor Cigar Lounge (16 seats) is the ship’s smoking-allowed bar lounge.
• The Cellars Wine Bar (49 seats) is operated via NCL partnership with Mondavi and offers premium wines and tapas-style a la carte menu. The Wine Bar has a separate room for wine tastings (with sommelier service) and an outdoor seating area on The Waterfront.
• Carlo's Bake Shop is a premium patisserie/bakery by ‘the “cake boss” Buddy Valastro.
• Sugarcane Mojito Bar (52 seats/indoor and Waterfront/outdoor) features live Latin music performances.
• Tradewinds Tax & Duty-Free Shops are duty-free retails selling alcohol, tobaccos, NCL-logoed merchandise, jewelry, watches, perfumes and cosmetics, brand fashion and accessories, special occasion gifts. The shopping complex includes Tides Boutique, Cartier, Omega, Bvlgari, Fine Watches, The Time Zone, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Bally, Godiva (gourmet sweets, including truffles, premium chocolates, soft-serve ice cream), also Beauty Shop.
• The Cavern Club Lounge (45 indoor seats, 45 Waterfront/outdoor seats) is a replica of Liverpool's music club and offers Beatles music, tribute bands performances and "The Choir of Man” crew show (dynamic performances with live percussions, high-energy music, dancing and foot-stomping by 9 crew performers).
• Photo Gallery & Shop (photo-video services by professional onboard photographers)
• The A-List Bar (44 seats) serves handcrafted cocktails, premium spirits and wines. The Bar is named after Andy Stuart (NCL's President and CEO).
• The Haven Lounge & Bar (90 seats) is a VIP lounge exclusive for Concierge Level passengers with a delicious buffet available for light breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks.
• Garden Cafe (708 indoor seats, 280 outdoor seats) is a complimentary, buffet-style casual restaurant, plus an Open-Air Garden Cafe (outdoor seating area). It offers traditional Asian cuisine as well as specialty dishes from all around the world.
• Waves Pool Bar (15 seats) is a casual outdoor bar serving beverages, including popular cocktails.
• Aqua Park (3-decks high, with 2 pools, 5 multi-level waterslides / Ocean Loop; 2 racing-slides, “Free Fall” drop-slides; 4 Whirlpools, poolside bar, Sun Deck area); Kids'Aqua Park
• Splash Academy (kids 3-12 yo, is 2-story high, offers themed activities, with a light-up floor (for interactive dancing), circus school (with a resident clown), Nintendo and PS3 console games, kids-only cinema, crafts-arts, pirate parades. The area hosts also the Guppies Nursery (toddlers 6 months to 2 yo) and the Kid’s Aqua Park (splash pool, Nickelodeon characters entertainment).
• NCL Joy ship’s Mandara Spa & Fitness /wellness complex consists of Thermal Suite (heated loungers, sauna, steam rooms, solarium), Salt Room (halotherapy room), Beauty Salon, Foot Clinic, Barber Shop, Medi Spa (teens), Aerobics Studio (classes).
• Entourage Teen Centre is a teens-only club lounge for kids 13-17 yo (complimentary, supervised by certified counselors). The teen lounge has Video Games Arcade, large TVs for movies, PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, game tables (pinball, foosball, air hockey). Here are hosted themed parties (dance, pool, pizza) and teen discos in the evenings.
• Galaxy Pavilion is an indoor complex for virtual-world and multi-player gaming, equipped with interactive video walls and virtual reality technology. 
• “The Haven” complex is for Villa- and Suite passengers only, and consists of "The Haven Courtyard" (has a retractable roof, adults-only pool area, 2 Whirlpools), spa, steam room, gym room), "The Haven Restaurant" (92 indoor seats, 38 outdoor seats) and "The Haven Lounge Bar" (capacity 90 seats, offering a delicious limited buffet for breakfast and lunch with delicious traditional Chinese and Western cuisine).
• Spice H2O (124 seats, lower level 1 of 2) is an adult-only relaxation area, with 1 pool, 2 Whirlpools, huge outdoor LED screen, Poolside Bar, Grill.
• Pulse Fitness Centre features Technogym equipment and a separate Aerobics Studio for classes, among which Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, boxing, TRX).
• Sports Complex has a Bungee Trampoline, Spider Web (climbing wall with spiral slide), Mini Golf and Ropes Courses, Zip Line, The Plank (walking platform); combined sports court (basketball/volleyball), Race Track (Ferrari TM go-karts), Rock Climbing Wall, Jogging Track.
• Race Track is operated with 10 electric carts and 5-6 min race sessions. Go-Karts are decorated with different companies' logos.
• Laser Battle is an open-air laser tag course with obstacles and a large touchscreen for kids.
• Vibe Beach Club (99 seats, deck 19) is an adults-only relaxation area (surcharges per day apply) with cantilevered whirlpools, sunbathing area with sun loungers and luxury chaise lounge chairs, outdoor bar, private cabanas.
• Forward on decks 17-18 are located two 2-level bar lounges - Horizon Lounge and The Haven Lounge.
• Forward on deck 17 are located The Haven Courtyard Sundeck, Jacuzzies, waterslides (Aqua Racer, Ocean Loops), Speedway Jogging Tracks.
• On deck 16 are located swimming pools, Sundeck, Kids' Aqua Park, wellness facilities (Fitness Center, Mandara Spa, Beauty Salon, Barber Shop).
• Forward on deck 15 is the Observation Lounge & Bar (444 seats, size 2723 ft2 / 253 m2). This is a VIP lounge (exclusive for Concierge Level passengers) with a delicious buffet (available for light breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks) and offers 270-degree ocean views (from floor-ceiling windows) and full Bar service.
• On deck 13 is the Infirmary/Medical Center.
• On deck 8 are Cellars Wine Bar, Maltings Whiskey Bar, Cavern Club, Humidor Lounge, Sugarcane Mojito Bar, The A-List Bar, Tradewinds Tax & Duty-Free Shops.
• On deck 7 is the Box Office.
• On deck 6 are located Shore Excursions, Internet Cafe-Library-Card Room, Perspective/Photo Studio, Meeting Rooms, Reception/Guest Services, Art Gallery, The Atrium.
• On deck 5 are the children's venues (Splash Academy, Guppies, Video Arcade, Entourage).

Signature activity facilities include 2-level electric go-cart track (Scuderia Ferrari, on top-deck), Galaxy Pavilion (interactive gaming center), outdoor laser tag course, a water park with 2 multi-story waterslides, an outdoor park for tai-chi practicing, luxury-brand shopping district.

Galaxy Pavilion (gaming center) is equipped with interactive video walls and Oculus virtual reality technology. The equipment includes three XD Dark Ride Motion simulators (with 3D real-time graphics, 3D Virtual Surround Sound, multi-sensory effects), six Xbox stations, Star Wars Battle Pod (arcade game), hovercraft bumper cars.

Itineraries

Norwegian Joy itinerary program was initially based on Asian cruises with roundtrip departures from homeports in China ( Shanghai and Tianjin ). The Inaugural Cruise (roundtrip from Shanghai) was on June 27, 2017.

NCL Joy's 2018 Asian schedule also included one 3-night Cruise to Nowhere (on Feb 19) and short-break itineraries (4- and 5-night) visiting exclusively ports in Japan ( Hakata-Fukuoka City , Nagasaki , Yatsushiro-Kumamoto City , Hiroshima , Kochi ). Most 4-night itineraries include only one port of call. In 2018, the ship had scheduled a total of 87 roundtrips leaving from China.

In 2019, NCL Joy operated seasonal cruises in Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal . In April 2019, the ship was repositioned from Shanghai China to Seattle WA for a 7-day Alaskan program. NCL Joy replaced in Alaska NCL Pearl and joined there the fleetmates NCL Bliss and NCL Jewel . After Alaska 2019 season, Joy was repositioned to homeport Los Angeles for Panama Canal and Mexican Riviera itineraries (winter 2019-2020).

Before the inaugural USA (Alaskan) season, Norwegian Joy underwent a USD 50 million drydock upgrade to become virtually identical to NCL Bliss.

Following the Coronavirus crisis, in early-April 2021 NCL announced new schedules for the ships JADE (7-day Mediterranean-Greek Islands from Piraeus-Athens /starting July 25), JOY (7-day Caribbean from Montego Bay Jamaica /starting August 15) and GEM (7-day Caribbean from La Romana Dominican Republic /starting August 7).

• Previously, the boats were planned to restart as follows - Joy (October 19, 2021/Caribbean from Miami ), Gem (Oct 29, 2021/Bermuda from NYC ), Jade (January 2, 2022/South Africa from Cape Town ).
• In late-May NCL canceled JOY's ex-Jamaica schedule (Aug 7 thru Oct 9) and planned an Alaskan deployment (with Seattle homeporting) but this program was canceled in June.
• In early-June NCL canceled GEM's ex-Dominicana schedule (Aug 15 thru Oct 10).

For 2021-2022-2023 were scheduled roundtrips from homeports Miami (to Caribbean), NYC New York (to Bermuda),  Los Angeles (to Mexican Riviera), Seattle (to Alaska).

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Norwegian Joy is one of NCL's Breakaway Plus-class/new series vessels. Joy and the sistership Norwegian Escape (October 2015) both had their names selected through contests hosted online.

The vessel was initially named "Norwegian Bliss" (selected via an NCL-hosted online contest) The vessel's construction started with the steel-cutting on September 16, 2015. On October 12, 2015, was officially announced that the new ship would be redesigned for the Chinese market. The new "Joy" name was announced on March 30, 2016, along with the homeports in China - Shanghai and Tianjin.

The ship's name "Norwegian Joy" (in Chinese "Xǐ Yue Hao") was announced on Feb 29th (2016).

The liner was built with new "scrubbers" (exhaust gas cleaning systems). The new technology reduces the equivalent of approx 1500 tons of the poisonous gas Sulfur Oxide. These in-line scrubbers (5 units) are lightweight and able to operate in a dry mode, as well as in open and closed loops.

The vessel's construction officially started on September 16, 2015, with the steel-cutting ceremony at Meyer Werft shipyard ( Papenburg Germany ). Instead of the traditional water method (injecting the metal with heat), for NCL Joy was used the dry plasma method - for more precise cuts and creating less mess).

On April 5, 2016, started the vessel's physical construction/assembly with the keel-laying ceremony. During the event, the first keel block (weighing 680 tons, one of all 80 blocks comprising the vessel) was lifted by a huge crane and placed into the shipyard's covered building hall. With this event was officially started the ship's assembly. Previously, a special commemorative coin was created and during the keel laying was traditionally placed under the first building block. The coin was blessed on March 31, 2016, at XingTian Temple (Shanghai) during a pledge ceremony to the Chinese goddess of the sea "Mazu".

In March 2016, at Mazu Temple (Shanghai) was held a traditional ceremony to obtain a blessing for the coins used in NCL Joy's keel-laying ceremony. During the event, temple representatives gifted a Mazu ceramic statue to the NCL company. The statue was then brought to Germany for the vessel's official delivery. The statue was given a place of honor on the ship to carry Mazu's blessings on the repositioning cruise from Europe to China.

The name of the ship's godmother (godfather in this case) was officially announced by NCL in late November 2016 - Wang Leehom (born 1976), Chinese-American singer, actor, producer and movie director. The NCL Joy's godfather also serves as the NCLH company's brand ambassador for the Chinese market, promoting NCL through various media (including social media) platforms.

On March 4, 2017, was the launch (float-out from drydock/shipyard's covered dock 2). The vessel was then berthed at a pier for the remaining works. The conveyance (via Ems River towards the North Sea) was scheduled for late March. In the North Sea were held sea trials before the official delivery (April 28, 2017). NCL Joy arrived in Shanghai China in late June for year-round operations.

On March 26, 2017, the vessel was conveyed on Ems River from Papenburg to Eemshaven Holland . In the following days, the ship completed sea trials on the North Sea and was handed over to NCL on April 27.

NCL Joy ship was delivered on April 28, 2017. The onboard ceremony was held in Bremerhaven . The ceremony was attended by Andy Stuart (NCL's CEO and President) and David Herrera (NCLH China's President).

The ship was christened in Shanghai China on June 27, 2017. The onboard naming ceremony featured a live performance by the vessel's godfather Wang Leehom. He is a Chinese-American songwriter, singer, music producer, actor and film director. In homage to the hull art (by Chinese artist Tan Ping, who also attended the event), the christening ceremony started with a dance performance by Yabin Wang. The Phoenix was selected as the hull artwork's focal point, as for the Chinese the mythological bird represents beauty and good luck. Naming ceremony's pinnacle moment was when the godfather Wang Leehom and NCL executives simultaneously smashed champagne bottles against a replica ship's hull, which released an oversized Veuve Clicquot (Yellow Label Champagne) bottle that shattered against the real ship's hull.

For season 2019 (April through September), NCL offered 1-day only promo deals with free flights and reduced roundtrip airfare for new bookings on Norwegian Joy's 7-day Alaskan itineraries (roundtrips from Seattle). NCL's Alaskan promo was available for one day only (September 14, 2018). Instead of the airfare promo, customers had the option for up to USD 1000 per stateroom discount.

Following the relocation from Asia, NCL's Joy had planned a USD 50-million refurbishment for upgrades and design changes, to become identical to the sistership Norwegian Bliss .

Following the COVID-related suspension, NCL Joy was scheduled to restart operations in 2021 with a mini-season of 7-day Caribbean roundtrips from Jamaica (August 15 thru October 9).

Prices were in the range USD 500-800 per person with double occupancy. However, the Jamaica homeporting schedule was canceled in late May, and the liner restarted services on October 19, out of PortMiami .

Norwegian Joy refurbishment 2024 review

The ship's 3-week drydock refurbishment in 2024 (January 22nd through February 12th, at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam ) resulted in new venues, redesign and renovations to many public areas, an expanded Mandara Spa (a Thermal Suite was added), The Heaven complex renovations and expansions, 24x new balcony staterooms (taking space from the Observation Lounge), redesigned Premier Owner's Suites (to become 3-Bedroom Haven Suites), 40x new spa balcony cabins added (with direct access to the wellness/spa complex).

The 24 new balcony staterooms occupy a space that was part of the Observation Lounge. The category of 40x other staterooms was changed to "spa balcony", allowing their occupants free and direct access to Mandara Spa & Salon ( deck 16 ) which was fitted with a Thermal Suite. The new Thermal Suite (the largest among the Breakaway-Plus sisterships) took the space of the VR gaming complex Galaxy Pavilion. Norwegian Joy's Thermal Suite groups a Sauna Room, an Ice Room, an Aroma Steam Room, as well as a separate Spa Lounge (relaxation area with tiled heated loungers and 4-senses loungers), a Biostation (for intravenous therapy/body treatment), new foot hydrotherapy (using products by Kneipp GmbH).

The two redesigned Owner Suites are (each) with 3x bedrooms, 3x full bathrooms, 1x half bath, a separate dining room (bow-facing/overlooking the Haven Horizon Lounge), their living rooms and master bedrooms are redesigned and their terraces received new outdoor furniture.

Vibe Beach Club ( deck 20 ) was enlarged by taking the space of the Laser Tag Arena. Like on the sisterships Bliss and Encore, Joy's expanded Vibe Beach Club has private cabanas.

Drydock 2024 also included general maintenance works, technical overhauls, hull cleaning/repainting.

Inaugural itineraries 2017

Norwegian Joy was deployed for year-round operations in Asia. The NCL Joy ship is specifically designed to target the Chinese market. The vessel features a higher cruising speed allowing it to operate on longer itineraries to more distant ports of call.

Following the April 2017 delivery, NCL Joy started its repositioning to China. The relocation cruise itinerary included showcasing events as part of grand inaugural port tours. These 1-day events were held at each of the itinerary's ports of call - Singapore , Qingdao , Shenzhen and Hong Kong . VIP partner cruises were also operated from the ship's Chinese homeports Shanghai and Tianjin-Beijing .

The ship's ever first Chinese cruise (preview voyage from Shanghai to Kochi Japan ) was on June 10, 2017. The 4-night long roundtrip voyage (June 10-15) was attended by over 1700 VIP guests from Alibaba Group (the world's largest online commerce company).

The ship's christening ceremony was on June 27, 2017, led by godfather Wang Leehom.

NCL Joy's Inaugural Cruise from Shanghai was on June 28. Roundtrip itineraries out of Tianjin were scheduled for the period August 26 through September 15, 2017.

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Of course, pictures of the Kremlin shot from the Red Square are no doubt iconic and must-have, but they are taken by thousands of tourists every day and can hardly make a wow-effect on your friends on Instagram and other social networks.

Another problem with shooting from Red Square is that the photos do not fully represent the scale of the medieval fortress of Kremlin. So, you need to make some steps further and higher to catch the right shot. You’ll be surprised by the fact that the panoramic views of the Kremlin are pretty easy to get. We have four hints for you: Zaryadie, Ritz Carlton, Patriarch bridge, and Radisson riverboat.

If you want to not only make beautiful photos but also to learn something interesting about the history of Russia, we recommend an individual tour of the Kremlin. You can order it online here .

First, go to Zaryadye, which is located right next to the Red Square, behind the St Basil’s Cathedral, on the closest Moscow river bank. The most impressive views over the Kremlin are unfolded from the so-called Flying bridge of Zaryadye and Glass Dome building in the back part of the park.

Zaryadye is the new place of attraction in Moscow. It’s a landscape park, opened in September 2017 by the Moscow government on the hill where the giant soviet hotel ‘Rossiya’ located before its demolition in the early 2000-s. As a bonus, you’ll get an incredible view over one of Stalin’s skyscrapers, located on the opposite bank of Moscow river — the so-called Vysotka at Kotelnicheskaya, used as a residence of many Russian famous people and officials.

• The roof of the Ritz Carlton Hotel

This option is ok only in case if you’re ready to pay the average bar bill of over 2500 rubles (about $40). Visit the O2 Lounge Bar on the roof of the Ritz Carlton Hotel, where all the global celebrities take their Moscow pictures, from Angelina Jolie to Robert Downey Jr.

But such photo investments seem to pay off immediately. The deck of the bar makes an excellent panorama point for the Kremlin walls and towers, the Historical Museum, the Great Kremlin Palace, and the Kremlin cathedrals. All these landmarks are not too far away, which makes them perfectly recognizable, even in the background.

• The Radisson riverboat

This hint will be useful in case you’re traveling to Moscow in the cold season. River transportation in Moscow doesn't stop in winter. Many enclosed and heated tourist yachts with panoramic windows and ice-breaking equipment can be found in the Moscow River. For instance, one of the most recognizable is the flotilla Radisson.

Their route goes past all the main sights of pre-revolutionary and Soviet Moscow – from Stalin's skyscrapers (Ukraina hotel and Vysotka at Kotelnicheskaya) to the Kremlin and the Novodevichy Convent. It is possible to go out to the open deck and take photos of you and your family or friends against a backdrop of the city’s lights and their reflection in the river. The cruise lasts 2.5 hours. You can book a tour with a car roundtrip transfer from your hotel to the pier and back: book online here

• Patriarch bridge

The bridge is located further from the Kremlin, than Zaryadye or Ritz Carlton, so the Kremlin walls on your photos will look smaller. The brighter side of walking through the bridge is that you can do more fabulous pics of the Moscow river and city center landscapes. The Moscow river and the pretty recognizable giant statue of Peter the Great are ideally viewed from the bridge. Be prepared that it’s a famous and popular pedestrian area for tourists all over the world so the bridge may be crowded.

Also, the bridge is a part of a long promenade which leads from the Christ the Saviour Cathedral through the Balchug island to the opposite bank of the Moscow River, where another pedestrian area — Museon embankment — is ready to joy you with its cafes, cozy lawns and impressive views over the river flow, ducks and boats.

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The best spot to shoot the famous Moscow business downtown is located on the Taras Shevchenko embankment. To get there you need to come to the metro stations Vystavochnaya or Delovoi Tsentr, then go to the Bagration bridge (use the metro navigation, the path is tricky), cross the bridge — and voilà! You’ve reached the best spot for shooting, posing, sending selfies, and Instagramming.

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There are two ponds in Moscow, that deserve your attention in summer: the Chistye ponds (actually there is only one pond, but it’s worth it) and the pond in Gorky Park, which is full of small boats and catamarans. Both lakes are lost between the green alleys and are drowning in all the shades of green. Those are the perfect spots to catch the moment of peace amid the madness of big city life.

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Russia unleashes missile and drone strikes against Ukraine, retaliating for an attack on a tanker

Workers install the Ukrainian coat of arms on the shield in the hand of the country’s tallest stature, the Motherland Monument, after the Soviet coat of arms was removed, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. Ukraine is accelerating efforts to erase the vestiges of centuries of Soviet and Russian influence from the public space amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine by pulling down monuments and renaming hundreds of streets to honor home-grown artists, poets, military chiefs, and independence leaders. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

The national flag waves as workers install the Ukrainian coat of arms on the shield in the hand of the country’s tallest stature, the Motherland Monument, after the Soviet coat of arms was removed, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. Ukraine is accelerating efforts to erase the vestiges of centuries of Soviet and Russian influence from the public space amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine by pulling down monuments and renaming hundreds of streets to honor home-grown artists, poets, military chiefs, and independence leaders. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a missile and drone barrage Sunday across parts of Ukraine that killed six people, Kyiv officials said, as Moscow followed through on its promise to retaliate for an attack on a Russian tanker.

Separately, Moscow’s second-largest airport briefly suspended flights early Sunday following a foiled drone attack near the Russian capital.

Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 70 drones and missiles from aircraft over the Caspian Sea, including Iranian-made, Shahed-136/131 strike UAVs.

Three waves of missiles hit the Starokostiantyniv area, damaging several buildings and igniting a fire at a warehouse, said Serhiy Tyurin, deputy head of Ukraine’s Khmelnytsky region military administration. The strike may have been intended for the city’s airfield, officials said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the facilities of aircraft engine manufacturer Motor Sich in the Zaporizhzhia region had also come under attack.

The Russian barrage followed a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian tanker in the Black Sea near Crimea late Friday. Ukraine also struck a major Russian port with drones earlier the same day.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned what she called a Ukrainian “terrorist attack” on a civilian vessel in the Kerch Strait.

“There can be no justification for such barbaric actions, they will not go unanswered and their authors and perpetrators will inevitably be punished,” she posted on the Telegram messaging app.

An official with Ukraine’s Security Service confirmed to The Associated Press that a Ukrainian drone packed with 450 kilograms (992 pounds) of explosives struck the tanker that was transporting fuel for Russian forces. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly.

Russia’s Federal Agency for Marine and River Transport posted on Telegram that although the drone blasted a hole in the tanker’s engine room, there were no casualties among the 11 crew members. On Sunday, a Ukrainian missile hit the Chonhar bridge connecting the Russian-occupied Kherson region and northern Crimea, causing minor damage to the span’s roadway, said Vladimir Saldo, the Moscow-installed leader of the Kherson region. He also said several more rockets had been shot down by air defense forces.

The bridge, which is one of three key spans connecting the Crimean Peninsula to the mainland, was previously attacked on July 22 and July 29.

Two of the six killed overnight occurred during a Russian airstrike in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, according to the head of the local regional military administration, Oleh Syniehubov. Four others were injured.

Zelenskyy said a guided bomb had hit a blood transfusion center in the area’s Kupyan district late on Saturday.

“This war crime alone says everything about Russian aggression,” Zelenskyy wrote on social media. “Defeating terrorists is a matter of honor for everyone who values life.”

Heavy shelling continued along the front line in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv continued its ongoing counteroffensive . Elsewhere in the Kharkiv region, a 58-year-old woman was killed and a 66-year-old man was wounded after Russian shelling of the village of Podoly, an official said. In Ukraine’s eastern Kupyan region, Russian missiles injured a 55-year-old man and ignited a forest fire, officials said on social media. Russian attacks in the Donetsk region villages of Torske and Niu-York killed two people, local Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said on social media.

Ukrainian shelling in Russian-held Donetsk killed a woman in her 80s, Moscow-appointed Mayor Alexei Kulemzin said. The shelling also set the main building of a university on fire, according to Denis Pushilin, the Moscow-installed head of the illegally annexed region.

Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry said the blaze caused the building’s roof to collapse, but that there were no casualties.

Moscow’s Vnukovo airport, located 15 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of the capital, briefly suspended flights Sunday morning after a drone was shot down in the airspace around the city. It was the fourth attack on Moscow in a month, highlighting the city’s vulnerability as Russia’s war grinds into its 18th month. The drone was destroyed by air defense systems in the Podolsk region of the Moscow suburbs, Russia’s Defense Ministry said.

It said no one was injured from the abortive drone attack, although Russian media outlet Baza later reported a 77-year-old man suffered a shrapnel wound on his hand. The reports could not be independently verified.

Ukrainian authorities, which generally avoid commenting on attacks on Russian soil, didn’t say whether it launched the raid.

Flights were last halted at the airport on July 30, when two drones crashed into the Moscow City business district after being jammed by Russian air defenses.

Also on Sunday, Ukraine replaced the Soviet hammer and sickle that adorned the 200-foot (61-meter) Mother Ukraine statue in Kyiv with the tryzub, the three-pronged trident that was officially adopted as the country’s coat of arms in 1992.

The change to one of the nation’s most recognizable landmarks is part of a wider shift throughout Ukraine to reclaim its cultural identity from the Soviet era amid Russia’s ongoing invasion.

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