Sad Food and No Bottled Water in Suite

Norwegian Bliss Cruise Review to Mexico

metz57

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 55

Overall rating:

2.9 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 05, 2021

Ship: Norwegian Bliss

Cabin number: 15276

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Very disappointed by the quality or lack of the food. The Haven restaurant for the suite had one menu for the full week. This is not acceptable. No bottled water in our suite and no mini bar set up even though we had the drink package.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

one menu for the full week in the Haven Suites restaurant. Absolutely no change in menu. Never seen that before in all the cruises I took (at least 15 cruises). I got the drink package and still had to pay for sparkling water. Unacceptable and stupid since water was $6 and all wines we had was $9 to $15. No bottled water in the Suite Cabin and no mini bar included in the suites. Sad. Food was average at best even in the Suite restaurant and the specialty restaurants (Le Bistro and Ocean Blue

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Comedians were great especially Jill Kimmel. Bravo.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Franz, our butler and John, our concierge were extremely professional and helpful

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Clean and modern cabin. But water noises all day and night next to the front door. This cabin had a large balcony but being in the end of the boat, the smoke of the engine was unbearable.

Ship tip

Don't

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Ports of call

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

2 out of 5

Mazatlan, Mexico

2 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

2 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

14 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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PaulzyJC 2 years ago

Oops, (not that you're reading these comments), but my drink package is just booze and soda, no water 💧💦. 🙁

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PaulzyJC 2 years ago

I am curious as to why all the ports were rated 2 stars, though. 🤔🙆🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️💦

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PaulzyJC 2 years ago

Hmmm, surprised about the minibar (small dorm fridge). Also is it true about the water, you have to play extra? For my upcoming cruiser I have the Premium Drink Package (not Plus) and it says water is included. Did you check the package to ensure it included water? Some just don't 🤷🏿‍♂️.

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PaulzyJC 2 years ago

This is really why I avoid Aft cabins and suites. While the ship's wake is awesome to look at, not at the expense of clean air😖😷😵😩. I avoided the Haven upgrade since the cabin selection was limited to cabins in noisy or undesirable locations. Mid ship for me now🤗. Also, I experienced the same thing on Celebrity within Blu about the same menu daily. So i just tried a different dish everyday. 😏🙋🏿‍♂️👋🏿👌🏿

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izrgreen 2 years ago

Sorry you did not like your cruise

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cruising2004 2 years ago

Sorry you were not happy about your cruise

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nclcruzr 2 years ago

We've sailed the Bliss a few times, never in the Haven. Sorry you didn't like it. Just got off the Encore, it was exceptional. Maybe cruising during these times isn't for you.

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rookmate 2 years ago

don't know if they should be that low

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javawoody 2 years ago

Understand your disappointment

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations.

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CruzeFan 2 years ago

Thanks for the review. Patience and lowered expectations are the key to an enjoyable cruise currently.

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