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Los Angeles to the Western Caribbean Cruise Reviews

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Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Joy

eileen52
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

My husband and I chose this cruise because we wanted to go through the new canal and end up in Miami to visit friends. The ugly, embarkation process was a joke. Many passengers did not get on the ship until late afternoon, total confusion by the staff at the terminal. Many staterooms were not ready until four. On many days staterooms were not cleaned until after two and sometimes later. We ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Concierge Penthouse with Balcony


NCL Decisions

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Joy

Herbdonna
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We wanted to do the Panama Canal, so we booked this cruise. Shortly after booking it in September 2022 they cancelled stops in Costa Rica and Nicaragua without a reason or refund. Then in December they sent a notice stating the ship would sail from Berth 46 in Los Angeles. A google check showed that the berth had zero facilities which made no sense as it was the middle of winter. Even So Cal has ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-ship Mini-Suite with Balcony

Traveled with disabled person


Relaxing and fun--except for embarkation and debarkation!

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Joy

donnar78
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

This was a bucket list cruise to go through the Panama Canal and we were traveling with another couple. We are very casual cruisers so we don't expect gourmet top of the line food (truth--we eat at the buffet a lot) or white glove service and we were very satisfied with both the food (ate at Cagneys twice--excellent and Ocean Blue once--also excellent) and service were great. We ate a few times ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-ship Balcony Stateroom


Not the cruise originally planned

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss

kelib
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

I chose this cruise since the Panama Canal was a bucket list along with going to Panama, Costa Rica and other countries. I booked this cruise April 2022. Approximately 10 days after final payment a new itinerary was sent out taking away Nicaraqua, Costa Rica and our 1 1/2 day in Panama reduced to 4-11 PM. No reason for this dramatic change and Acapulco and Ocho Rios was put in as replacements. No ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Worst cruise experience

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss

majam3
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our 6th cruise with Norwegian and our 15th cruise It started with embarkation in san Pedro we checked in online and they gave us a time to show up at port. Only to find a large tent in a parking lot with a 3hr line to check in this was the worst experience ever . Never seen such disorganization. The first stop in Cabo if you didn't buy excursion you could not go on tender for 2 ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


Great cruise to experience the Panama Canal

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss

WouterM
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

The NCL Bliss exceeded our expectations and is an upgrade f.i. compared with the NCL Getaway. It is a busy ship, but restaurants and pools are always accessable without waiting. Lots of loungers available at the pool, even on seedays! Dining is a very nice experience, we special liked dining at Los Lobos, Ocean Blue and Cagney's. Complementary dining at Savor or Taste was nice, good menu's ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


Valiant Crew Trying to Overcome Cutbacks

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss

CDRjack
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Overall, the cruise was enjoyable. The crew did their best despite recent staffing cuts. Ship’s officers (with a few exceptions) appeared wanting. One of the notable positive exceptions was Marites Sonza, who appeared to be everywhere attempting to make sure everything was flowing smoothly! A great itinerary was reduced by two desirable port calls being eliminated (explanation sounded like ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


Best vacation ever!

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss

indira
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

I decided to go on a solo cruise for the first time. I wanted it to be more than 7 days and I liked the itinerary for the Bliss from Los Angeles to Miami. I started with an interior room and upgraded to an oceanview and received the promotional bonus for that ($50 off each excursion, 2 free speciality dining offers & 300 free wifi minutes). Embarkation in LA was not bad. I arrived at the ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-ship Oceanview with Large Picture Window


New crew same Bliss

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss

WolfganeRuneSmith
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We recently sailed on the bliss through the Panama Canal. From L.A. to Miami. Norwegian picked us up at the airport. The Staff were still learning the ropes. Some confusion about where to board the bus to the ship. Had to walk to a second area to reach the bus. Only one person was injured boarding the bus. As usual there were a lot of people waiting to board the ship. Embarking was not ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Viking is the Best

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Viking Orion

MNCruiser2012
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was our 15th cruise, on 6th different brand. The last 4 on Viking, including a Viking River cruise. We love the personal touch that Viking gives their guest, we are not just another customer attitude. Ships are a little smaller which allows them to get into a 'working port'. They don't require a large cruise port terminal, so sometimes they will dock at a more private port where there are ...
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Sail Date: February 2022


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