10 Things I loved and hated about Norwegian Bliss cruise ship

Come along with me as I explore my recent experience onboard the Norwegian Bliss, and the things I enjoyed and disliked while onboard my first Breakaway Plus Class sailing!

[leeannkleine]

I sailed on the Bliss in November to the Mexican Riviera. It was nice and the weather was great. We were late leaving Cabo, as a family arrived 45 minutes late back to the ship via tender. I do agree that the excursions are well organized and for the most part, worth the cost. Disembarkation was chaotic and seemed to be a never ending line, but it did move pretty smooth for us. I stayed in a studio cabin and really enjoyed the solo lounge area. I had some friend who were staying in a balcony, and their room had the same issue with left behind items. There was nothing left behind in my cabin. It may just be the room steward or the fact that they are still understaffed. I enjoyed both Six and Jersey Boys while on board, and agree that the cast for both is top notch. Thanks for the great content!

[margueritedydyk]

we sailed 3 times with Norwegian first ship being the Norwegian Sky 1 sail to Alaska on the Bliss and now have another cruise booked for February 2025 South American We are looking forward to once again sailing on the BLISS our favorite ship. We have no negative comments, food, staff and our cruise consultant were outstanding a a BIG thank you to Norwegian

[Fairy_Crystal-hpxv]

Oh my gosh I went to see six a few months ago and now it’s on a cruise ship! Absolute heaven

[gabrielanaya]

My wife and I just got back yesterday from a five day Norwegian cruise bliss down to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas and back. Overall, it was a great experience. There was so much to do so much to go and walk around. The Wi-Fi was not good, but it did not bother me at all because it made us really be present in the moment. Cabo was great and it’s funny that you could not do either because we were supposed to dock in Ensenada on the fourth day, but due to High winds we were unable to also. I would definitely take another cruise again. I would just need to relax a little bit more because I’m the type of person that gets nervous and a little bit of anxiety on a plane during turbulence so when the sea is a little bumpy it’s hard for me to enjoy myself.

[lori]

Love the food on NCL. It is consistently very good across all dining venues. They also have the best bacon!

[desireehildebrand-nicoles]

going on the Bliss in a couple of weeks to Alaska. Hoping all goes well and thanks for the tips!!!

[kathihill]

We took our first ever cruise this summer on the Norwegian Bliss. It was fully booked, and I was not prepared for the crowds of people everywhere. Because of my experience I will probably never take another cruise.

[coolcaballero]

We've been on the Bliss twice: once to the Caribbean and recently to Alaska. We stayed in the Haven section of the ship. It's an unbelievable experience. It's more expensive, but to us, it's definitely worth it. Check it out!

[dchenkin]

Not all NCL theme parties are adults only. The GLOW Party on my cruse in 2019 had a lot of kids; only the nightclub after 11:30pm was adults age eighteen and older only.

[Profhedy]

We had a less than wonderful experience on the Bliss last week. April 2024.It was half full of spoiled children on Spring break. The ship was full and getting places (had to use elevators) was very slow, always waiting for an elevator and then being squished by obese vacationers. Always bumping into people trying to walk around the ships. No empty chairs. Drinking water was not free. A glass of wine? $19-29 a GLASS. Jersey Boys was good. Food was ok. Want to go to a speciality restaurant? You can pay hundreds of dollars more. Restaurants were so loud you could not have a conversation; and service was very slow. There was one small pool that was “adults only” in the middle of the large outdoor party area. Children peeing in jacuzzis, no adults-only jacuzzi. What a massage? You have to buy a package of Over $400. Want wifi? I spent $125 for 200 minutes; only worked some of the time. We visited Victoria and then there was a 3 hour cruise time to Vancouver, our last port. Get this!!! Instead, the ship went back out to sea and sailed in circles all day and night 🤬(calling that a day at sea) and only docked at Vancouver EARLY the last morning and we had to leave the with all our luggage. The ship gave us color- groups to leave the ship at certain times; Didn’t matter, the lines to leave the ship were hours long. We had our luggage with us but the bus tours of Vancouver for passengers was full before we even got on the ship, so we were taken to the Vancouver airport eight hours ahead of our flight home. No suggestions for an alternative. We Never saw Vancouver, the highlight of the trip. Never Again Norwegian!🤯

[lifelove]

Same thing happened to us last year on the Joy when we got to Costa Maya. We couldn't safely dock.

[edvaira]

Was really interested in this because it’s the main NCL ship running out of Los Angeles (I live in Northern San Diego) …glad it seemed okay and really glad the shows were good and the food was above average

[diannazugai]

We were hoping for a pickleball court! Even tho we are cruising to Alaska and staying in the Haven, we will miss this if they don't have one.

[amark]

FWIW, the poolside theme parties have felt more than a bit lame to me on my last few cruises. Some nights NCL hands out glow sticks, so it's colorful, at least. But no matter the theme, it seems to end up being: a DJ yelling stereotypical DJ crap ("Put your hand up, party people!" "Let me hear you, Bliss!" "Are you having fun?!"); little kids running around sword-fighting with light-up sabers and/or glow whips; a ton of people standing in a big, bunched-up crowd in front of the DJ booth; a handful of people actually *dancing* occasionally on the perimeter. I remember earlier NCL cruises' deck parties in which people spread out more, actually danced, and interacted with each other. Those were a lot of fun. These days, I'll sometimes check out the deck gatherings briefly, but do my dancing and partying in The Social (or whatever they call the room that becomes a late-night club).

[trumpisastump]

Seems like you had to reach a bit for your dislikes (e.g. the weather prevented a docking-how is the weather a negative reflection on NCL????).

[cruisingfromtheozarks]

I never went to a deck party in my recent Breakaway cruise, but Spice H2O was open to all ages after 7pm (there was a sign up all day), so I doubt any of the deck parties hosted there were adults only.

[ExploreTravelTV]

Very good and interesting video. I just got off the Bliss from an Alaska Cruise. I have different opinions on some of this. Def agree the Getting off was a mess. Of course I have a video on the Bliss as well and my opinions of it. Wasn't too bad, not the best cruise I have been on. *I never seen or went to a Theme party, I think I went to bed too early for those lol

[Waywardification]

Why were all people wearing headphones in that disco ? I think I know why but still asking.

[heidileighdiskines]

Try sailing on the Norwegian Sky. The food is the same everyday. There was no variety.