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Norwegian Bliss Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 5
Helpful Votes: 113

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
Norwegian Bliss

7 Night Alaska Glacier Bay (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 14, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Bliss

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 11659

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Just a quick overview of my Alaska cruise on Norwegian Bliss selling July 14th through July 21st. I had an inside cabin for the first time in years that I shared with one other person due to circumstances beyond our control but it wasn't so bad not half as bad as I thought it was going to be I think most of the reason it wasn't so bad was due to the observation deck that made it a whole lot better. The ship: The ship is dope! It is the biggest and newest ship for this cruise line and it's absolutely beautiful it was very clean, the staff was excellent, everything was new, and I had no problems with it. Because we were going to Alaska it was kind of chilly outside but the pools were heated so as long as you had a tile when you got out you were fine the ship had a laser tag it had go karts they had movies at the in the atrium as well as movies at the pool that the ship was just absolutely beautiful! The staff: Although my room steward was the worst I've had ever and that I don't even know his name, he did not anticipate any of our needs, we had to constantly ask him for simple things like lotion. Everybody else on the ship was fantastic! This was the first cruise ever that I removed my prepaid gratuities and tipped everybody individually simply because I had excellent waitstaff that deserves way bigger tips then my Stewart so although I did tip my Stewart my way staff had way bit better tips. There was an unfortunate incident in the restaurant on the Lido deck were the neck due to the negligence of the staff I was injured so I was unfortunate enough to have to visit their Hospital and there a doctor in the hospital staff was excellent they took really good care of me and I am now negotiating with Norwegian regarding settlement on that issue and that's all I got to say about that. Ports of call: Alaska was absolutely breathtakingly beautiful! I did book a Excursion in Juneau and Skagway through the cruise line and the last stop I just scooted around downtown and did some shopping I had a ball! This was my first time visiting Canada and British Victoria Canada was beautiful the people was so friendly and nice and everything was beautiful. The one thing that caught me off guard is although they do take American money they give you Canadian money back for change now if all of these American visitors are giving you money you know you got American money in that register so I got to get Canadian money back? Overall I had a ball I would do this Cruise again I would highly recommend this Cruise Line this ship and this cruise.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Their port is rigjt at the street and that caught me off guard but moved pretty smoothly

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
I did have my birthday celebration at the steakhouse the food was delicious and you got a lot of it. The price was al a Carta, I had a rib eye and baked potato and broccoli and my tab was $49. The MDR were good, clean and staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I didn't eat at the buffet much except to get fruit as I'm not a buffet person.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Solar was the CD and JoJo was the assistant. The whole staff did a great job .

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
The wait staff was excellent no matter where I went. My room steward, however, was very disappointing. He was not friendly, didn't bother to know my name and did the minimum required without being asked. I.e. I spilled coffee on my bed the 2nd day and sheets didn't get changed until I asked him on day 4.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Everything was extremely clean

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5
This is a beautiful, picturesque town that I wish we had more time in. I would love to explore it.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
The city was beautiful but the white train excursion was a big bore.

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
Beautiful little city. I did not excursions just scooted around town.

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
A breeze! Took a total of about 20 minutes.
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5 Comments

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

cruisereckoning    3 years ago

Thanks, sounds great

BeboyA    5 years ago

Awesome. Any recommended excursions?

CruiseQueenNH    5 years ago

It looks like you had a good time, despite your unfortunate injury.

Lidolady67    5 years ago

Your review was quite helpful. I was concerned about racial tensions in Vancouver. You hear so many things. I had the same concern about Alaska, but now I'll go ahead and book.

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