Bliss was beautiful, Cruise was ok

Norwegian Bliss Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
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Norwegian Bliss

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 24, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Bliss

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10752

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

The bliss is a beautiful ship with the amazing Observation lounge. The service is not to the per-pandemic level we experienced this same week & itinerary in 2019. Be prepared for slow service and book all activities as soon as possible ahead of time. Consider hanging out in Spice H2O while docked at some of the smaller ports,, they just aren't worth it.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
We arrived around 1:30pm and embarkation was quick & smooth

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Food was just average in the main dining rooms and the Garden Cafe. We had a party of 8 and were unable to get any specialty reservations

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Spice H2O was nice, Casino was great, Go-Karts while disorganized were fun. Massages at the spa were very good, but no other spa amenities are included, not even a robe

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Six was wonderful! The talent was on par with a touring Broadway show.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Service overall was just ok. Perhaps they were overwhelmed or understaffed, but don't book every cabin if you can't service it. Very simple. Long lines & slow service overall

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Ship was beautiful. Observation lounge is the hidden gem of the Bliss. Ship was clean, elevators were not overwhelmed

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Cabin was clean and in good working order. It was a little creaky on rough sea days compared to the cabin next door that our family also had. Bring a outlet expander to help charge all your devices

Ship tip

Sign up for everything early! The day reservations open. Shows, dining, Vibe, ect.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

2 out of 5
Port is too small for these large ships. We were in port with another large ship and it was completely overrun with cruise passengers

Harvest Caye, Belize

5 out of 5
Beach is beautiful, lots of different activities for all ages. Can also access the mainland for more excursions easily

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5
Very cute port, but too small for these large ships! Take an excursion or stay on the ship

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5
Plenty of shopping in the port and lots of excursions

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
We were delayed about 20 mins from our initial projected departure time, but once we were called we were off the ship in 5 mins. Immigration was done onboard with a phot and we walked right though. Luggage pick up was organized and porters available. I was impressed
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6 Comments

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

PaulzyJC    1 year ago

Since I was mid deck 13, my ClubSuite was around the corner from the elevator, I always just took the stairs to the lounge or cafe. I used the lifts when I had to go lower. But then again my cruise wasn't at full capacity.

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

FunPhil    1 year ago

Thank you so much! Very informative 👏

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you mostly enjoyed your cruise.

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