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Norwegian Bliss Cruise Review
7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)
Sail date: November 21, 2021
Ship: Norwegian Bliss
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 10276
Traveled as: Singles/Friends
Reviewed: 2 years ago
Review summary
This was the first real vacation since COVID started. I was a little apprehensive at first, but NCL had a lot of precautions in place to make us feel safe. Once we passed our COVID test during embarking, we were not required to wear a mask on board. The crew all wore masks and were fully vaccinated. For 2021 sailings, NCL was only sailing with at most 60% guest capacity. On our sailing, we were at 30% (around 1700 guests). It was nice to have the space, no lines or crowded elevators. It felt like we had returned to normalcy while onboard. While in the various ports , we were (of course) required to adhere to any local mask mandates. We only had to show our cruise cards at the ports, though we did carry our passports with us.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Teppanyaki
If you like going to Habachi restaurants, this is a must dine! So much fun and the food was stupendous! Highly recommended.
Garden Café
The washy washy song they would sing each time we would enter the Cafe was fun and upbeat, reminding everyone to wash their hands. The food was great and all the stations were open. My only complaint (if you can call it one), it's they bussed the tables too quickly at times. I would get up to get dessert and my table was cleared (one time taking my bottle of water). But they fixed their error.
Savor Restaurant - Main Dining Room
I had breakfast here a couple mornings and we had dinner here as a group once. Both services had delicious food and very attentive staff. One morning we were treated to dolphins swimming next to the ship.
The Observation Lounge
What a great spot to relax and have great views! It was great spot to read, play a board game with friends, or just shoot and chat ... or even take a nap. The was good food to be sampled as well. Also a full service bar.
The Manhattan Room - Main Dining Room
We had dinner here a couple nights and the food was excellent. We dressed business casual with bling. The service was impeccable. Everyone was very attentive.
Onboard Activities
Bliss Casino
The staff and dealers made it a really fun experience (whether or not we won money that night). The dealers and floors made me feel welcome each evening and recognized me and called me by name after the first night. They always had a great attitude and I could tell they were smiling under their masks. Great time!
Mandara Spa
I purchased a Thermal Spa Suite pass and I am so happy I did. It was a great way to unwind after a day at the port or hang out when others in your group went ashore. The heated bed were divine. And the whirlpool and jacuzzi was so relaxing.
Entertainment
Bliss Theater
We saw the show Six. I highly recommend it. Very entertaining.
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
If you are going back for seconds at the buffet (and returning to your table), leave your silverware on the table if you cannot find a server to let know you will be back. Or leave a jacket on your chair. They bus the tables quickly and if you just walk away, your table will be cleaned off and you will lose your drinks. Even water that you purchased in those liter containers.
Ports of call
San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
Disembarkation
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