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Norwegian Bliss Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
Norwegian Bliss

7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 05, 2021

Ship: Norwegian Bliss

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 17100

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

This gorgeous, large ship was less than half full (due to COVID booking policy) so it was never crowded anywhere. It was a dream come true. Sad that it likely won’t be like that for long.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
It wasn’t quite the Haven experience we’d had pre-COVID

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We dined in the Haven restaurant as well as our favorite three specialty restaurants… Ocean Blue, Cagney’s, and Le Bistro. All were fantastic with good and service.

The Observation Lounge

5 out of 5

This space is fantastic and must be the best place to be on the Alaska cruises.

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Sea

5 out of 5

This venue has been replaced by the American Diner and it is one of the best kept secrets on the ship. The food is shockingly great. Far better than Margaritaville had.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The Jersey Boys cast was fantastic!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The Bliss is gorgeous and spotless.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
A little snug for three single adult friends but doable. Our butler and cabin steward were wonderful.

Ship tip

I highly recommend splurging for the premium drink upgrade and the thermal suite pass. You’ll thank me and yourself.

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Ports of call

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5

Mazatlan, Mexico

3 out of 5
This port seemed boring and potentially unsafe; one in our party ventured ashore and found designated walking routes for tourists and armed police at every intersection.
Thumbs Up

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5
The time in this port needs to be extra long, not shorter than the other two. There wasn’t enough time to explore properly.
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Disembarkation

5 out of 5
We were off and on our way faster than any other cruise we’ve been on
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5 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.
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Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.
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AuntPinkie    3 years ago

Appreciate your feedback.
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javawoody    3 years ago

Thanks for the update
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cruising2004    3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience.
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