We have taken multiple cruises on Azamara, Celebrity and others over the years. This was our first NCL cruise since the early 2000's. We wanted a cruise that left from a West Coast port and went somewhere warm. We chose between this and smaller ships making essentially the same trip from Celebrity, Holland Cruise Lines and a couple of others. Boy, what a mistake.

Just a couple of things to know if you haven't cruised NCL, the Bliss or have left from their port in Los Angeles (San Pedro.)

First and foremost, NCL will nickel and dime you every possible chance they get. Here are just a few examples: Read more