I am booked on a crossing on the Bliss, from Miami to Southampton in January 2025. There will be a lot of "at sea" days, so this was very helpful. Thanks for the comprehensive review.
Just got off the Bliss two days ago and I had a great time. The staff was super friendly and I had no bad service. This was my first cruise so I don’t have anything to compare, but I enjoyed it. The toilet paper is crappy and the app was terrible, but they have a new app that is a big improvement.
I just booked a cruise on the Bliss for November 2025. It will be our 6th cruise, second on NCL. I found this video to be very helpful and informative. I will definitely rewatch it with my wife when it gets close to cruise time. Thank you!
Really nice video, I appreciated the heads up on the service. It's nice to see a video that doesn't feel like it's a NCL commercial, just real stuff, good and bad.
we were on the bliss to alaska in 2022 and will be on again in February 2025 for panama canal. we haven't dined in Le Bistro but we loved Los Lobos and plan on going there again, we have 5 specialty dining credits on this next cruise so will probably try Le Bistro. Love the Bliss, nice video thanks for sharing.
@@jodigirl6610 you'll be fine. If you're a regular Carnival cruiser, you will notice a definite difference in quality of staff. The food's arguably better and being able to drink everything you want to without the fear of the 15 cap is nice. The ships are beautiful. The real issue is that the staff's just not as fun. That's just our opinion though and it's completely subjective.
Thank you! We were on NCL 10 years ago and LaBistro was my fave place. It was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go there again! They brought my husband a birthday cake and the staff sang the most flat rendition of happy birthday I have ever heard. I could not stop laughing! 😂 And the manager was the best smelling man ever. I wish I knew what he was wearing because I would make my husband wear it 24/7! 😉
Just got off the Getaway 2 days ago. Was in the Haven, but still was out and about. Interesting note about Maltings Whiskey bar. On the Getaway, this had been renamed to the Sunset bar. There's nothing special about it now, not whiskey themed, and yes, when it was a whiskey themed bar, their selection was very timid. Suppose I'd say that about all the bars. Their spirits are very limited in brand. I'm sure that has to do with their supplier. But, being the Haven, the bartenders there seem to know a bit more about crafting a decent drink.
My bff of 50 yrs and I went August 10th thru 17th. So wish we had seen your great video prior. We had such a hard time getting anyone to help us with even finding our room let alone other problems we had. However, WE LOVED IT! We took advantage of Ocean Blue. My captains late was magnificent and was way too much to eat it all. Most of our meals were at the Cafe which never disappointed. Our worst meal was at the Local Bar and grill. Not even sauerkraut on the rubber. My favorite was entertainment. ICONS was alot of fun Jersey Boys however was OUTSTANDING! We were second row center the first night and one of the best experiences of my life! We had so much fun we went the next night as well. The actor as Frankie was not quite as great as first night but still amazing. The other highlight of our trip was the whale. watching excursion we went on. Unbelievable! I do agree that most of the drinks we had were so so and not much alcohol but I was ok with that. My friend just asked for a double shot which helped. Biggest disappointment was not being able to go to Butchart Gardens... as a disabled senior I went to ask for directions and left in tears because of how rude the woman I asked was. That was $350 and a $200 passport cost down the drain. All in all though we had a blast and hope to go again next year now that we know what to expect and where things are located. Sail on!
Awesome Info and Appreciate the detail you went into each area. The last Carnival cruise we did the staff was terrible everywhere, but Casino Bar🍺. Leave 9-21-24 for Alaska/Bliss!
@@cameomarie1 That's a personal preference. If you prepaid the drink package, then you technically prepaid tips. We like to tip for excellent service though on top of that. That being said, with Norwegian you do not sign a receipt like you do on a Carnival Cruise, meaning your tip will need to be in cash.
I am booked on a crossing on the Bliss, from Miami to Southampton in January 2025. There will be a lot of "at sea" days, so this was very helpful. Thanks for the comprehensive review.
It's very refreshing to get a straightforward take on things. Great stuff, will be bringing my own TP on the Bliss
@@fobbdeep888 We appreciate that. We strive to remain completely honest, regardless of how it comes off, in all of our videos.
Your own paper may clog the toilets.
Just got off the Bliss two days ago and I had a great time. The staff was super friendly and I had no bad service. This was my first cruise so I don’t have anything to compare, but I enjoyed it. The toilet paper is crappy and the app was terrible, but they have a new app that is a big improvement.
Going on the Bliss March/April. Thank you for your tour and suggestions! Yay!
I just booked a cruise on the Bliss for November 2025. It will be our 6th cruise, second on NCL. I found this video to be very helpful and informative. I will definitely rewatch it with my wife when it gets close to cruise time. Thank you!
I’m going on this ship on December 21st. Through December 28th for the Christmas Cruise.
Oh hey I’ll be on that same cruise!
Really nice video, I appreciated the heads up on the service. It's nice to see a video that doesn't feel like it's a NCL commercial, just real stuff, good and bad.
@@vbtom We really appreciate that. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you really appreciate the video cruising for the first time in 10+ years on the Bliss in January Transatlantic.
@@DanielleKFinn You'll love it
we were on the bliss to alaska in 2022 and will be on again in February 2025 for panama canal. we haven't dined in Le Bistro but we loved Los Lobos and plan on going there again, we have 5 specialty dining credits on this next cruise so will probably try Le Bistro. Love the Bliss, nice video thanks for sharing.
@@raybrown8887 Le Bistro is so good!
We are NCL Bliss to Alaska April 2025. I have been kind of nervous, because so many of the cruise channels really talk down NCL. Thank you for video!
@@jodigirl6610 you'll be fine. If you're a regular Carnival cruiser, you will notice a definite difference in quality of staff. The food's arguably better and being able to drink everything you want to without the fear of the 15 cap is nice. The ships are beautiful. The real issue is that the staff's just not as fun. That's just our opinion though and it's completely subjective.
Thank you! We were on NCL 10 years ago and LaBistro was my fave place. It was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go there again! They brought my husband a birthday cake and the staff sang the most flat rendition of happy birthday I have ever heard. I could not stop laughing! 😂 And the manager was the best smelling man ever. I wish I knew what he was wearing because I would make my husband wear it 24/7! 😉
We are on the bliss in April to Alaska!!!
@RoamingwithRover same! We are on the 1st cruise to Alaska in April. I hope that at least some of the attractions at Port will be open. 😬
Just got off the Getaway 2 days ago. Was in the Haven, but still was out and about. Interesting note about Maltings Whiskey bar. On the Getaway, this had been renamed to the Sunset bar. There's nothing special about it now, not whiskey themed, and yes, when it was a whiskey themed bar, their selection was very timid. Suppose I'd say that about all the bars. Their spirits are very limited in brand. I'm sure that has to do with their supplier. But, being the Haven, the bartenders there seem to know a bit more about crafting a decent drink.
My bff of 50 yrs and I went August 10th thru 17th. So wish we had seen your great video prior. We had such a hard time getting anyone to help us with even finding our room let alone other problems we had. However, WE LOVED IT! We took advantage of Ocean Blue. My captains late was magnificent and was way too much to eat it all. Most of our meals were at the Cafe which never disappointed. Our worst meal was at the Local Bar and grill. Not even sauerkraut on the rubber. My favorite was entertainment. ICONS was alot of fun
Jersey Boys however was OUTSTANDING! We were second row center the first night and one of the best experiences of my life! We had so much fun we went the next night as well. The actor as Frankie was not quite as great as first night but still amazing. The other highlight of our trip was the whale. watching excursion we went on. Unbelievable! I do agree that most of the drinks we had were so so and not much alcohol but I was ok with that. My friend just asked for a double shot which helped. Biggest disappointment was not being able to go to Butchart Gardens... as a disabled senior I went to ask for directions and left in tears because of how rude the woman I asked was. That was $350 and a $200 passport cost down the drain. All in all though we had a blast and hope to go again next year now that we know what to expect and where things are located. Sail on!
Wahoo! Headed out on the Bliss September 7th to Alaska.
@@gingerlaw6340 you'll have a blast!
I’ll be on the Bliss on January 4 a Transatlantic cruise.
@@rodneyscales2648 How many days is that?
@@bragginsadventures 13 days
@@rodneyscales2648 nice!
we will be on the Bliss in Feb for a Panama Canal cruise so looking forward to getting back on the Bliss, enjoy your trip
enjoyed your video. we are going on the bliss and february
Awesome Info and Appreciate the detail you went into each area. The last Carnival cruise we did the staff was terrible everywhere, but Casino Bar🍺. Leave 9-21-24 for Alaska/Bliss!
My sisters are on the ship right now!!
When getting drinks at the bar are we supposed to tip or is that part of the included tip?
@@cameomarie1 That's a personal preference. If you prepaid the drink package, then you technically prepaid tips. We like to tip for excellent service though on top of that. That being said, with Norwegian you do not sign a receipt like you do on a Carnival Cruise, meaning your tip will need to be in cash.
Going to Alaska
The cavern club is not a replica of anything lol
Wow! You really hated the staff, didn’t you?!😂
Some of them were pretty terrible, especially when compared to Carnival.