I have always appreciated the layout of the NCL ships. Our favorite retreat is the forward observation lounge, with its comfortable seating, relaxed atmosphere and panoramic views.

Item: Norwegian Bliss
Rating: 3.9
Author: JeneverBrug

Norwegian Bliss Cruise Review

JeneverBrug

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

7 Night Alaska With Glacier Bay (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 15, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Bliss

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9108

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

NCL no longer docks in town, but rather at Ward Cove, a 25 minute shuttle from town. With limited time in port already, this allows for even less time in Ketchikan. Juneau was good, as always. With the ship docking in the dark, around 8pm in Victoria, it makes it a why bother getting off the ship. And that’s ok, since time on the ship is enjoyable.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ports of call

Cruise Glacier Bay

3 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5

Victoria, British Columbia

1 out of 5

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

6 Comments

byhisgrace 2 years ago

Thanks for your review

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PaulzyJC 2 years ago

Alaskan cruises out of Seattle are never good for port time. So I recently learned.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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RetiredRay 2 years ago

Ward Cove is new (2021), so it is still a work in progress. Hope any trips I take do not go there.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Thanks for the docking info

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