Great ship and dining, missed port and rough seas.

Item: Norwegian Bliss
Rating: 4.1
Author: ddcruisess

Norwegian Bliss Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

ddcruisess

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 116

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 13, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Bliss

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 13611

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Became one of my favorite cruises and ships, would definity not mind to be back on the Bliss.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Boarding from Pier 92 (NYC) was horrible. nearly 3 hours of broken tech not allowing people to board for quite some time. We departed nearly 3 hours late.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

NCL has some of the best food at sea. Service at the MDRs is good but the Savor/Taste MDRs have longer wait lines than The Manhattan Room. Garden Cafe Buffet was perfect.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Good variety of activities. There was racing, laser tag, 2 water slides, kiddie pool, and main pool on the upper decks. The Bliss Speedway & Lasertag both have an up charge.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

There were 2 broadway productions that are included in cruise fare, but you should make a reservation if you dont want to be in a standby line. There was also Happy Hour Prohibition but with an upcharge. Live music available at the pool deck and atrium. Game shows, bingo, & comedy are also available on Bliss.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

We had a birthday party in the MDR and waiters did everything they could for us. Bar staff and buffet staff were wonderful, very quick service. Room steward did a great job for us and kept our room nice and clean.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

The ship was very easy to navigate despite the size. Some spaces couldve been more decorated but overall beautiful ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Cabin was cozy, normal size you would expect for an inside. The last night of the cruise the room started squeaking every time the ship rocked, which got annoying quickly.