Our previous cruise was on NCL and in booking a trip to Alaska, we choose it again and were not disappointed. The NCL Jewel was updated last fall and feels like a new ship. Our mini-suite was perfect with a little extra room and full bath. We were traveling with our adult children, so it was nice to have the extra space when they visited us or used our balcony for glacier viewing. The staff are ...
The ship was very nice but all the little things I was told I would experience on my first cruise did not happen
The food in the restaurants that I had to pay for were not to the caliber as what you would expect my advise dine at the buffet
Port stays to me were short and not enough time to enjoy the area
Never did meet my stateroom steward, left numerous notes requesting things that ...
We just returned from our cruise to Alaska. I’ve previously cruised the Princess and Disney lines. The Norwegian Bliss was incredible and my favorite. We stayed in the Haven 2 bedroom suite and adored every minute. The Haven is well worth the price. The Haven restaurant was outstanding in every way and by far my favorite place to eat on the ship. We had our 3 boys aged 13,13 and 12 and they made ...
We wanted to do Alaska cruise and was recommended by travel agent. Also because it was one where you don't have to get dressed up and can eat when you want to. Our group consisted of my husband and 14 year old daughter. ( Who is an introvert and loves to read all the time, this was a great trip for her)
Pros
We had midship balcony cabin and it was perfect for the three of us. Had lots of ...
I decided to take vacations the last moment (needed a break from a stressful work assignment) so once I decided on the destination, an Alaska cruise, I got what was still available so it wasn't really a thorough choice. Some other lines were selling out fast, the Norwegian Bliss still had a mini-suite (better accommodations were sold out) so I took it.
This was my first cruise so I didn't know ...
We traveled with friends who had chosen this cruise before we decided to go. Embarkation was the easiest and fastest of any cruise we have been on. This was our 6th, 2nd on Norwegian, 1st to time to Alaska. The only entertainment we saw was Jersey Boys. It was a good show. Most of the entertainment was in small venues. Even the main theater was small in comparison to other ships we've been ...
this was our first time cruising on a large ship. Because of the number of people on the ship, the cruise was not as pleasant as it could have been. spent a lot of time waiting for elevators and in lines at restaurants. Although there were a variety of restaurants most restaurants had the same menu and it was a matter of sitting in different restaurants to eat the same food. Many of the ...
This was my honeymoon cruise. I booked through NCL and was told I would be given a $50 shore excursion credit. When I got on the ship, I was told I didn't qualify. This put a damper on my honeymoon. It isn't the money, it is the principle of the matter. I was told to expect this perk but then denied it. I even asked if they would pull the tapes to check what I was promised. Guest services said ...
This was a girls trip of a lifetime. We had our eyes set on the Bliss since she was made for Alaska. Service all around was very attentive. The ship staff provided personalized service with chocolate covered strawberries, petit fours and hors’d oeuvres delivery to our stateroom throughout the whole trip! NCL anticipated our needs such as snacks and drinks with warm towels after excursions in the ...
The cruise itself was great due to the destinations, but the service of the onboard staff and the hidden fees ($15/person per day) were enough to turn us away from booking again. To think those fees are charged on the basis of service, and to have experienced better service at McDonald’s, is enough to book elsewhere. Ship itself is fabulous, the staff just needs a crash course in basic customer ...