Norwegian Bliss Review
Good luck using the go-carts or laser tag. Be the first on board or lose out.
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To be fair, the cruise I went on was Christmas/Winter Break Week. But it may be typical for any cruise on that ship during any time the ship is packed with adults and 1,000 kids. Perhaps a not-so-popular week might be better.
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My daughter, son-in-law, and 9-year-old grandson paid for my wife and I to go on this cruise with them. Most things were fine. But the problem is that the Bliss tried to cram far too much "extras" (race track and laser tag) when it isn't set up to do those things right. Both venues are outdoor "weather permitting" and you must - must - must - reserve a specific time slot in advance, and there really aren't that many slots available for 4,000+ adult passengers and another 1,000 kids. Also the 700-seat theater was far too small for their "big production" shows (Jersey Boys, Havana) which only had 4 shows each. And the theater was "reserve seating" only.....with a standby line for any no-shows.
Cabin Review
Inside Stateroom
Very small. No dresser. No chair. Bed. Two nightstands. Table. Very small closet. There are a couple of open shelves in the closet and on the nightstands to put things. Shower was very nice. And the beds had very nice reading lamps.
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To be fair.....Do Not Take Much Clothes. You won't need them. I got up in the morning, put on my swim trucks, t-shirt, and sandals and that is what I wore ALL DAY.....including dinner in the "buffet" dining venue (Garden Cafe) which is pushed all day long by the staff. And The Garden Cafe was GREAT for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Casual. Great food. Lots of it. And you can portion out the size you want.
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The "fanciest" restaurants only require pants and a Hawaiian/Polo/Short-sleeve shirt for dinner. So Do Not take a suit....unless you like being the few who actually dress up (and there were some who do and did) (a) You won't need it. (b) it just adds weight/bulk to your luggage.
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I took far too many clothes (including that suit) that I never, ever wore. So I really didn't need a dresser or more closet space. Think "casual" for an entire week. Pack lightly. Take 2 or 3 swim suits. And enjoy.....even the inside cabin.
Port Reviews
Miami
9-year-old grandson loved the "drifting" in the airboat.
Saw lots of gators.
Very Good way to kill a few hours before an evening flight back home.