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Norwegian Bliss Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
Norwegian Bliss

7 Night Alaska: Dawes Glacier Juneau & Ketchikan (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 13, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Bliss

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9218

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

The Bliss was not our favorite ship. They have a lot of trivia and game shows but not kuch else. I wish they would add Two more shows. The staff was underwhelming. They did rarely smile and was not the service I have had on other cruise lines. Port times are short and you do ride a shuttle every port. If you want to really see Alaska , book another cruise line.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
I thought this was the best tasting 'free " options we have had on a cruise. So many choices. Best part of the cruise.

Ocean Blue

5 out of 5

We really enjoyed our dinner here. It was quiet and food was great. Best shrimp we have ever had. The service was amazing.

Cagney's Steakhouse

2 out of 5

Cagney's is extremely loud. The food was ok. The complimentary dining was better. Their service is lacking. Nothing special at all.

Q Texas Smokehouse

3 out of 5

The food was very dry. The service was good and had live music.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
We had a balcony cabin on deck 9. The cabin was nice but small. The bathroom was very spacious and had a great shower. Our room steward waa Great.

Ship tip

Prepare for crowds. Most everything is in the atrium . There is not enough room there and you are constantly trying to find seats. Yiu can't hear the presentations because the other venues right there. They should have more things in the theater. Jersey Boys was very good but it's almost 2 hours long.

Ports of call

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Book an excursion here . This was our favorite port. So beautiful.

CRUISE ENDICOTT ARM & DAWES GLACIER

5 out of 5

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

5 out of 5

Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5
Do not stay on the ship. It is extremely beautiful here. There are street performers and lots of shopping .

KETCHIKAN (WARD COVE), ALASKA

5 out of 5

Sitka, Alaska

5 out of 5

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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5 Comments

QueenConnie17     4 months ago

Thank you for this thorough and helpful review.

Gwbigdog     4 months ago

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javawoody     4 months ago

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cruising2004     4 months ago

Thank you for your review.

HeavySeas     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

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