Caribbean Norwegian Bliss Caribbean Cruise Reviews

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Separate bedroom in Haven Aft with Large Balcony.  Room can be closed off from the living area.  Has its own flat screen tv and it own balcony access.
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Separate sitting area with flat screen, mini bar, table and chairs for dining, sofa,and balcony access
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Twin lobster tails for a $25 uncharge in Taste dining room
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Long lines, slow service and a smelly bathroom

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mdfast1
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

.We have been on more than 20 cruises with Carnival and Royal and decided to “up our game” to NCL We went with the all inclusive trip which included air, hotel and transfers. Here is a 5 point summary of our experience with NCL. 1-Very long and slow lines, between waiting on our shuttle to the port at 10:30 am to actually getting in our room was 6 hours, 4 of which were waiting in some ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Amazing (Despite all the crappy reviews you see)

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Shipfotog2730
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

A little background, I have a unique perspective as I was a previous cruise ship employee for over 11 years and passenger for many more years on HAL, Crown, Regent, Regency, Commodore, Cunard, RCCL, Black Sea Shipping and I am sure I am forgetting some. This was our first cruise on NCL and the reviews were pretty bad that I read after booking:( I wanted to try NCL and the Bliss out of LA as its ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-ship Balcony Stateroom


Good and Bad

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Bliss

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thirstyman1
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We were offered this cruise from Miami thru the Canal to LA at a decent price due to cancellations incurred during the Pandemic. First off this will be our last cruise on a "Mega" ship. Just far too many people with far too few staff. Cabins are now cleaned only once a day, drink and food service in all dining rooms were lengthy. Waits exceed 20 minutes to simply get a glass of wine, and coffee ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


Great Cruise; A Few Minor Concerns

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss

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NattyBumpo
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We recently completed a 15 day Panama Canal crossing trip on the NCL Bliss. Overall, this cruise was an excellent and enjoyable experience. That said, some improvements could be made: Two excellent plays, “Jersey Boys” and “Six” were each shown 4 times. However, the ticketing computers indicted all shows were sold out the first night of the cruise. Given the theater seats nearly 1,000 ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Large Balcony


Long lines and crowded

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jackibackes
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Nice ship but long lines for everything. There are 8 restaurants you have to pay extra for. Five that are included, which includes the buffet. But if you want to eat beware of long lines and plan ahead. Getting off the ship is a nightmare. I've been standing in line for 4 hours with no end in sight. If you want to walk on a treadmill great but if you prefer any other kind of exercise like ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


Beautiful ship, not even help and disorganized.

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Kristinedunn
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We have sailed with Norwegian many times it seems to be getting worse. They clearly do not have enough staff. You wait in lines for everything you do. You could wait an hour to get sat for dinner. There are too many people on this ship. If you can find a place to sit and relax for the day you are fortunate. Many people will take up a whole couch in the lounge or on deck all day so no one else ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


Not the best

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messyshack
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

This was my second cruise with Norwegian and probably my last. I let Norwegian book my flights to Fort Lauderdale and back home, big mistake, I will never let a cruise line book my flights again. I was booked on the first flight leaving for Florida that day and it got cancelled. Booked a later flight and the departure time got changed over a dozen times. This airline does not have a good ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-ship Balcony Stateroom


Mediocrity in its entirety

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gmaffeo
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

What an amazing disappointment! After going on the Escape in April of 2022 we thought the Bliss would be even better. Were we wrong! The ship was clean, staff was kind when you could find them, but overall it was ok. This was the second cruise in a row that a port was cancelled, Costa Mia due to winds, which I agreed with. But it would have been nice to get some type of compensation or at least ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony

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Western Caribbean with our community

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heavyoiler
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We took this cruise with a large group from our 55+ community. There were three busloads of us. We arrived at the pier a little early and my wife and I being at the sapphire level were let on about 11 AM. We ate at the buffet and walked around the ship until our luggage arrived at our room. We had previously been on the Bliss for a trip to Alaska a few years ago and the ship didn't look any older. ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


Waste of money. Give it a miss

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Bliss

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Bee01
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We booked this cruise for our 25th wedding anniversary. It was the worst vacation in 25 years!! To begin we haven't had a vacation since covid began in 2020. We were given assurance when NCL said they require vaccination certificates and / or a negative covid test and they would be checked . But they completely failed to do so, not caring about guest health or safety. Then our itinerary was ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-ship Balcony Stateroom


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