Fun trip to Alaska

Item: Norwegian Bliss
Rating: 4.7
Author: gwestrum

Norwegian Bliss Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

gwestrum

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 46

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

7 Night Alaska Glacier Bay (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 26, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Bliss

Cabin type: Suite

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

We very much enjoyed the cruise. Staying in a suite wit Haven privileges was expensive. We traveled with 2 other couples who were not in the Haven and they enjoyed the cruise as well.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We had the Haven accommodations which greatly eased the process.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The meals at the specialty restraints and the dining rooms were excellent. Great service too.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Weather was too chilly for most on-deck activities.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Jersey Boys -excellent. Beatles (Britain’s Finest)- excellent. Havana - very good. Musicians, dj, etc. all very good.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

I thought service was great everywhere. Even just walking through decks the stewards/room cleaners all made a point to say hello or other nice comments. Our Haven staff steward/butler/concierge was superb.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

It’s big - and I can understand why some prefer a smaller ship. But, once we established a few landmarks it was fine. Maps were everywhere to help.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Aft-facing penthouse with large balcony. Great room, plus bedroom great views. Room was cleaned at least twice a day. Nice bathroom, with 2 sinks, shower, tub, toilet.

Ship tip

There is so much going on, check the events listing frequently to make sure you don’t miss anything.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5

Interesting city. Did the Seafood Market, Space Needle, Monorail on our own. Glass museum at the Space Needle is amazing.

Thumbs Up 5

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Nice quaint town that works hard to attract tourists. Did the Tram to Mt Roberts. Nice and very poplar.

Thumbs Up 7

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Another touristy tow. We did the White Pass RR excursion, which was pleasant and educational. Nice shops and restaurants.

Thumbs Up 2

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5

No excursion, just a pleasant day cruising the bay and inlets. The ship brings Park Rangers onboard to narrate and answer questions.

Thumbs Up 2

Ketchikan, Alaska

3 out of 5

It was a rainy day so we didn’t do much here.

Thumbs Up 2

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

I don’t think there is any way to make this process enjoyable. It is long lines and a scramble for bags and transportation. But it was a well organized process.