Miami Norwegian Bliss Cruise Reviews

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Separate bedroom in Haven Aft with Large Balcony.  Room can be closed off from the living area.  Has its own flat screen tv and it own balcony access.
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Separate sitting area with flat screen, mini bar, table and chairs for dining, sofa,and balcony access
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Twin lobster tails for a $25 uncharge in Taste dining room
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Long lines and crowded
"Nice ship but long lines for everything.If you want to walk on a treadmill great but if you prefer any other kind of exercise like rowing machines or bikes there are only 2 so good Luck...."Read More
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Nice ship, good entertainment, ok ports.

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

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MrFish
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Even the engineer in our group wasn't completely wowed by the canal, we've cruised other canals, know how they work...other than the history and kinda cool engineering of recycling the water it wasn't that exciting and made us wonder why it was a "bucket list" thing for some. There are other smaller canals around the world that are much more fun to navigate because there are sights along the way, ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Never again

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Lisa D G
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Nightmare starting at arrival at Port of Miami and basically sitting (or standing due to lack of chairs) in a human warehouse; given numbers without explanation when we checked in. Little did we know that thousands of people would be waiting for their number to be called because they were yelling that they were running behind in getting people from the previous cruise ship. That's at least what ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Mid-ship Balcony Stateroom


Disappointing

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

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agroom
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We picked this specific itinerary, and because Celebrity does not do a FULL transit, in the winter. We did do a Princess Cruise in 2020 but did not like it at all. Having not sailed with NCL since 2018 (previously 6 cruises), (we did 3 Celebrity, and 1 Princess in between), we definitely noticed the cut-backs, and the nickel and diming that NCL has been accused of. Embarkation was a ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Excellent Cruise

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

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frankijnr14
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Overall a fantastic cruise with very good itinerary. We stayed in Pullman Hotel outstanding Miami airport the night pre cruise. The hotel has a free shuttle from airport to hotel and a $30 shuttle to the port which was great. The ship was brilliant and very Marc large which was good for not too many people in the same place at the same time. We did have one day when the weather wasn’t very good so ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom


Not impressed with Bliss

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

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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 ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

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Why I Will Not Choose Bliss Or NCL Again

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

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JLS108
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

The positives of this cruise, the itinerary, the musicals, good shower space, and decent food. The negatives: 1. Is a mega-ship with a poor design unable to accommodate all their passengers without feeling constantly overcrowded and always struggling to find a space to eat or relax. For example more than once passengers were faced with lack of tables at the buffet restaurant, and were ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Long lines, slow service and a smelly bathroom

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Bliss

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mdfast1
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

.We have been on more than 20 cruises with Carnival and Royal and decided to “up our game” to NCL We went with the all inclusive trip which included air, hotel and transfers. Here is a 5 point summary of our experience with NCL. 1-Very long and slow lines, between waiting on our shuttle to the port at 10:30 am to actually getting in our room was 6 hours, 4 of which were waiting in some ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Amazing (Despite all the crappy reviews you see)

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Bliss

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Shipfotog2730
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

A little background, I have a unique perspective as I was a previous cruise ship employee for over 11 years and passenger for many more years on HAL, Crown, Regent, Regency, Commodore, Cunard, RCCL, Black Sea Shipping and I am sure I am forgetting some. This was our first cruise on NCL and the reviews were pretty bad that I read after booking:( I wanted to try NCL and the Bliss out of LA as its ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-ship Balcony Stateroom



Good and Bad

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Bliss

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thirstyman1
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We were offered this cruise from Miami thru the Canal to LA at a decent price due to cancellations incurred during the Pandemic. First off this will be our last cruise on a "Mega" ship. Just far too many people with far too few staff. Cabins are now cleaned only once a day, drink and food service in all dining rooms were lengthy. Waits exceed 20 minutes to simply get a glass of wine, and coffee ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


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