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Not impressed with Bliss
"I will choose NCL again, but next time I will go on one of the smallerI stayed in Haven, Aft Large Balcony...."Read More
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Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss
9tee2Sea
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s
This was my first time on a Mega Ship. I was not impressed. All the food came out cold and had to be sent back many times ( Including MDR, Specialty, and even Haven). I prefer the smaller ships of NCL ( I am Sapphire on NCL, so I know what to expect). The entertainment venues are very closed off and behind doors. You will not stroll the walkways trying to find a bar to sit at and listen to a ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2024
Traveled with children
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss
Frandya
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
It went through the "new panama canal". It was amazing to see and enjoy the passage.
Other parts were not so amazing.
The casino was the poorest we have ever seen at sea with very tight slots.
Bingo was a joke they did not do a roll over and a last game grand prize winner. the real winner was norwegian. In place of over $5000 the final coverall got $1000,not bad, but not was ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2019
Cabin Type: Family Balcony Stateroom
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss
Mikepardoe
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
Pro:
Entertainment is great. Best shows anywhere.
Helpful staff.
Observation lounge is perfect place to relax.
Lots to do throughout the day and night.
Taste Restaurant is the best for a quiet dinner.
Waterfront promenade deck has great sitting space with comfy chairs and sofas. Also has two outdoor bars.
Con:
Ship creaks a lot.
Deck 9 right over noisy deck 8-avoid ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2019
Cabin Type: Mid-ship Mini-Suite with Balcony
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss
berniebrin
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
new ship seemed exciting, boarding in Miami good, a bit down hill from there. The ship is large with plenty of open spaces, clean as you would expect. The decor fine, food excellent in the buffet when you can get a seat to enjoy it, a bit hard to find gluten free stuff though. food in main restaurant a bit strange at times ie: half a chicken and very little veg, then huge portions of beef again no ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2018
Cabin Type: Family Inside Stateroom
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss
MLI
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
The ship is beautiful. Our cabin on the 8th floor was very nice. If you drink, the drink package is well worth it. Our ultimate wi-fi internet package was a bust. We canceled after 3 days as we could not get on.Still waiting for a FULL refund.
The staff was great on the whole with just a few exceptions whom I am sure will be weeded out.
Favorite restaurant La Cucina - veal marsal was great ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2018
Cabin Type: Aft-facing Balcony Stateroom
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss
airjay25
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s
The newest NCL Bliss was chosen to sail the Panama Canal itinerary.
The NCL Bliss is a new ship however the decor is practically the same as the NCL Gateway and NCL Escape.
Marketed heavily but no mention on the NCL website that there is a charge of $7 per Go-Kart Race and $5 per Laser Tag session. Both offerings were fun but the duration of each session is really short. In addition, ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2018
Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss
Djdan48
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
This was the inaugural Panama Canal cruise. So we expected so much more! We have cruised with several other Cruise Lines. I and my wife had never been on a Norwegian Cruise Line before. However our daughter and family had. She influenced us to join them. Too many people for that ship. The common areas were constantly crowded. The shows were good, if you were lucky enough to get in! The buffet? ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2018
Cabin Type: Mini-Suite with Balcony
Traveled with children
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss
AZDivers
10+ Cruises • Age 50s
We did the initial Panama Canal cruise on this ship. As always I will keep it simple and do a Pros and Cons section below.
The biggest issue we had on this cruise was the ports and the dining room foods. The buffet foods were great. Seated dining not so much.
PROS:
The ship is amazing
Great layout
Excellent staff and customer service (Largely Filipino...this is huge)
Buffet Food ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2018
Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom
Traveled with disabled person
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss
Ted Sanderson
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
NCL Bliss is okay and and we looked forward to the cruise (we were on the NCL Escape inaugural cruise from UK to Miami. Generally the staff was good. However, excess focus on revenue generation and penny-pinching (fake Equal and Splenda) diminished our cruise experience. Penny-pinching was evident in almost every aspect of NCLs operations. The mapping system and the passenger information screen ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2018
Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Norwegian Bliss
Ricky18
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
Selected this cruise based on being a brand new ship with thoughts that it would be a special memory standout. Was on the maiden voyage in May. Yes, it was in some respects. Let's review the pluses and minuses.
PLUS SIDE:
1. Glamorous ship with all the whistles and bells of supposed modern technology
2. The Locals Pub and Grill : outstanding deli food and staff
3. Enjoyed ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2018
Cabin Type: Mid-ship Balcony Stateroom
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