NORWEGIAN BLISS Cruise Likes and Dislikes | Honest Feedback from our NCL Mexican Riviera Cruise
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
- In this video I'm sharing my honest thoughts about what I liked and disliked from our Norwegian Bliss cruise to the Mexican Riviera. These videos always cause a little controversy, because everyone has different preferences - and that's ok! These are the elements from my personal experience that I liked and didn't like - and these may not be a problem for you, but can add some context if you ever cruise on the Norwegian Bliss or on the Mexican Riviera itinerary.
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - General Cruising Dislikes
1:50 - Dislikes from our cruise on the Norwegian Bliss
3:35 - Likes from our cruise on the Norwegian Bliss
9:10 - Closing
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Hope you enjoyed hearing about my personal experiences on the Norwegian Bliss - and this is just a reminder that these likes and dislikes are based on my my preferences and travel style. So they may not be the same for you! 🙂
We sailed on Bliss last year in Alaska and will be doing a Mexican Riviera trip in 2 weeks. Thanks for the video. Just a note : You can refill your water bottles from the dispensers - they just don't want you putting the mouth of your cup/bottle to the dispenser for sanitation reasons. Just use a clean glass from the rack, fill it with water, and pour the water into your water bottle. Same with coffee - use one of their small coffee cups to fill up a larger reusuable coffee/travel mug. The water in your stateroom is also perfectly clean and drinkable.
Agree, we did that on NCL Epic and Breakaway and no problem at all.
Great video! Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts about your Norwegian Bliss cruise to the Mexican Riviera. I appreciate how you presented both the things you liked and disliked during your trip. I agree that everyone has different preferences when it comes to cruising, but your insights will definitely add some context for those who plan to sail on the Norwegian Bliss or explore the Mexican Riviera itinerary. Keep up the excellent work!
we're taking this same trip next week on the Bliss - Glad a found your videos first. REALLY looking forward to it!
Wow! Cruising is so fun! Thanks for your experience and detailed insights, it will be really helpful for people who are visiting this. We will definitely keep this in mind for future trip
Note to mention about buffet bars. Back in 2003 we went on NCL out of Charleston SC and they had hand sanitizer stations at beginning of buffets and had stuff spraying ur hands with s timers upon all embarkations. In 2007 we took Carnival out of Miami. They did not do this at all. I got the flu the Thursday before cruise ended on Saturday. I was up Thursday night coughing but didn't feel that bad and didn't feel like I had a fever. I went to buffet for breakfast then sat in on disembark speech. When we got to room I told my husband how to pick luggage. By 2pm he called medical to see if I could be seen. My temp was 103 at that time. Had the flu. Im sure I got it lying on float at beach. Put on quarantine which sucked as it was my bday. My husband had to get them to bring my chocolate cake and bottle of champagne to my cabin. When I got to customs in Miami the next morning the guy asked if I had anything to declare. I said yep a bottle of champagne and the flu....he looked at me and said u can go. He couldn't get me out of there fast enough. I wish Carnival had hand sanitizer at buffet. No telling how many people I gave the flu to beside my husband.
Thank you for sharing. Your right it’s not for everyone! But they are ton of fun for us! You always pack in so Much great info and insight. I’m so
Glad that you did this series. NO WATER! That would not be ideal. But the food and wine looked great!
I have already done a cruise between Helsinki and Stockholm and I was really delighted by this experience despite the short duration of the trip, I would like to do it again but for a longer distance and with several stops and places to visit like you did, thanks for sharing your experience and the tips about cruise.
Great video! I liked the bartenders generous pours of my whisky!
Ha, the pours are very generous when you have the drink package 👌
Great comprehensive video, perfect for anyone cruising for the first time! :)
What a great video. The cabins looked to be a great size and I would have taken the premium wifi too! I'm happy to hear you didn't get seasick. I haven't taken a long boat trip I don't think I would be sick but I never know. Thank you for you great video! I hope to one day take a cruise!
Appreciate your honest opinion. Still waiting for my first cruise journey though but these tips are really helpful.
The elevator would not have been a big problem for me, I always take the stairs... 😜 The water, I think I would hate to buy expensive water!
But overall you sure had a great experience! Service is also an important one!
Great the way you put this video together! 😁👍
Thanks so much! I have a cruise booked for March 12, 2023 (the Mexican Rivera) and just wanted to know the ship!
I've watched a couple of your videos (about the Bliss in particular) and some videos from another RUclips channel creator (about cruising with Norwegian in general). You're both providing lots of good information, and as semi-experienced cruisers (two cruises, one each with RCL and Carnival), it's really helpful. My wife and I are scheduled on the Bliss for a 15-day Panama Canal cruise in December (early 40th anniversary gift to ourselves). We booked a balcony stateroom that is the same class (BA) as yours and we're really looking forward to our cruise. I'm definitely going to keep looking through your reviews of the various aspects of the Bliss, to maximize our enjoyment. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much! I appreciate that. I hope you enjoy your pre-milestone celebrations. My husband and I really like Norwegian and have done Royal and Princess before. It's a bit of a different experience... more laid back than Royal but not as laid back as Carnival from what I have heard. That itinerary sounds awesome!
I like how your main dislike was that there wasn't enough beer. That essentially means that you had no complaints 😉. I'm so impressed that Alan uploaded every day while on the ship. That makes me feel so lazy. I have so much trouble posting while traveling. Glad you guys enjoyed your cruise experience so much!
Haha yes we were really looking for "dislikes" and it was such a good cruise experience it was hard to find any. That was a minor inconvenience and wasn't even an inconvenience since there were so many other options! I didn't do any editing while on the ship if that makes you feel better 😉
Thank you for breaking down these different categories of comments. I hate it when people complain about things that have nothing to do with the cruise line or the ship
Glad it could be helpful!
Those safes are soooo tiny! I do wish they were at least large enough for a laptop.
That really is a bummer about the beer, but it sure doesn't sound like you let that ruin your good time ☺️
I am impressed your husband was able to upload YT videos. We had internet on our recent cruise...and there is no way anything would have uploaded on that 😆
I have had the experience of cruise and had a great time, its always a wonderful experience loved seeing your experience too. Great video
Thanks so much! Cruising is the best.
We have only done one Norwegian cruise (to Alaska) but would consider doing another. Thanks for the honest feedback and review.
Came back for second round. Enjoyed it again.
We are sailing on the Norwegian Bliss in July to Alaska. Your video was very helpful.
Lastly, the way to fill your water bottles at the buffet is easy. As explained by a worker on the Norwegian Epic last summer, use the provided plastic cups. Fill the cup and then pour the water and/or ice from the cup directly into your bottle.
Glad they could be helpful! Hope you enjoy your cruise.
We saw that too - not many people took that extra step (at least the ones we saw) they should just have specific "waterbottle" refilling stations that get cleaned multiple times a day throughout the ships. But there are ways if you get creative.
wow! What a bummer about the beer! I've never heard of a ship running out of beer before! Wow! too bad about the bottled water too. That's a main reason I like drink packages is for the bottled water being included also. I agree about the food. Specialty dining is nice, but not necessary. Ship food is usually amazing at the free locations. I love the color scheme of your room. I'm also a balcony girl. It's refreshing to see it had so much storage space. smart tip about the magnetic hooks.
I am booked on the Norwegian Bliss in May 2024 to Alaska! I cannot wait to see this beautiful ship, especially all those beautiful windows with the fantastic views in the front of the ship!
The Observation area is so nice. Amazing views and comfy seating. But the whole ship is great. Alaska will be a fantastic destination.
Only major problem we have had on any cruise is now that China is open, the people from there have NO training on how to queue up/get in line. They would see long lines for the buffet and just push their way to the front. Tour package sales people need to instruct proper courtesy to new travelers.
Whatttt! Jersey boys and Six!! I went on the Norwegian Getaway last year and it was amazing but this ship is a whole other level!
We were on the bliss to go to Cabo and it was great. Thanks for sharing your likes and dislikes. I totally agree with your list.
Quite helpful tips must say. Not yet been to cruise.
Great feedback of your experience on the cruise. It’s really strange that you can’t refill waterbottles…surely that should be encouraged 🙈
Glad that the food was good, but Craig would also be super disappointed if they were out of craft beer 😬
Found your RUclips from IG! Hubby and I just booked Dawes Glacier Alaska Cruise and booked a balcony! 🙌🏽
Awesome, have a great cruise 🙌
I'm booked on the bliss for August 2023 can't wait
Amazing, have a great cruise 👌
My 2 sons, and their wives took me on my first cruise on the Norwegian Bliss when it was brand new, and it was fabulous! My favorite food buffet was at the Taste of India, since I am a vegetarian, and their food was just right for me. Then, in addition to that, the buffet also served veggie burgers, made from scratch, and those were also fantastic. We were able to actually go swimming, at St Thomas, and wow! We could actually see our feet, while in the water, and that isn't available, where I live, in Texas.
It sounds like you had a great time!! We enjoyed this cruise as well, always a great adventure 😊
Going to Alaska April 22 2023 on bliss got family balcony so excited will be our 1st cruise
That would be amazing. The Alaska itinerary is one I'm looking at for future.
Mmm snotty buffet food lol. It's amazing how many moving parts there are to a cruise ship. I've always heard great things about cruise ship food. Particularly the speciality places. The shows sound like a lot of fun. I really loved Jersey Boys when I saw it in Vegas. I'd probably only sleep in a room with a balcony. That access to fresh air would be thoroughly needed.
Had to come back for another adventure.
Great tip about the magnetic hooks for walls to hang things up!
Oh yeah they were a great buy, added so much wall space to hang things up neatly.
Nice video ❤ love it..
Great videos, we are about to go on the Bliss for the same 7 day Riviera. About the water, do you recommend buying the water package? How strict were they about using their fountains to fill your own water bottle? Thanks
I would personally get a water package if we were going again to have water in my cabin or to go ashore. I only saw one person being asked not to use the water fountain for their bottles. And lots of others who did, that didn't get stopped. But there are signs right on the dispenser saying not to refill reusable bottles. But we made do just getting 2 glasses of ice water each at the end of the night and taking it back to our cabin.
The bliss is awesome have travel on this one 4 times just a different location each time is awesome. Love the observation lounge and treats there also love. The fish 🐟 🐠 on the carpet to tell you which way is front and back of the ship 🚢 love the manhattan’s dinning room they are always willing to please you if and item on your entree you can replace. Or if a dessert is not on the nightly menu they make it possible when requested. Great amazing food and staff.
Now I’m on the Encore to Alaska and same experience A+
Oh I haven't tried Encore. I need to go on more cruises - I love cruising so much.
Thank You for this video we are going Jan 7-12 2024
Enjoy it!
Hi! We’re going on the Bliss in a couple of weeks. Thanks for your reviews. Really appreciate your comments.Was that a coffee maker in your closet?
Thanks so much! Hope you have a great cruise. Yes it was a small coffee maker up there - we never used it.
Thinking about going in February at Los Angeles. I wonder if that’s a good time to cruise to the Mexican Riviera
I think it depends on the type of weather you're looking for. It might be on the cooler side for the area, but depending on where you're travelling from, it could still be warmer than at home.
i spent 15 days on the bliss my 1st cruise and im disabled but had a great time
Glad to hear you enjoyed the ship!
When you say The Distillery do you mean the The District Brewhouse?
Oops yep - meant the brewhouse. Their draught beer selection was limited on day 1 and by day 2 so many beers were out including the IPAs... by the 4th/5th day even less selection.
Not yet tried a cruise. Interesting to see your perspective and opinions.
Would you say if you want to relax and party this is a good balance ? Or is there another cruise line you’d recommend?
I think it would be a pretty good balance. I'm not even sure how much "party" there really is. We only stayed up late to go to the silent disco once and then mostly hung out after dinner at the brewery or where they had good live music. And during the day they had activities at the pool but they never got really rowdy that we noticed.
@@TheAverageTourist do I guess by party I mean do they theme parties or for instance 80 ‘s party. That’s what I mean by party. Lol. We are trying to figure out who has a balance. Where you’re not going to see a bunch of off the hook drunks lol 😝 maybe just a little drunk. 😆
Haha oh gotcha! There were some of those. I think one was the "white party" where everyone wore white. And a few other themes. But in case it's not obvious, we didn't participate 🤣🤣
Uhhh I hate when cruises do the old "oh you have to pay for your own water" trick, should be one of the few things that are included in the price! Though at least they made up for it with the fabulous food I suppose! I hope you enjoyed it nonetheless!
I booked it. Just noticed that: in Mazatlán, Mexico from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM 😧🥺
Yeah we had a short time there, which is one reason we did a tour through the ship so we could see more and not worry about the time.
@@TheAverageTourist I guess I will spend some time not too far from the ship.
We were on the Bliss to Alaska last year we like it so much we are booked on a Panama Canal.We compared this ship to the Carnaval Panorama and Holland America Eurodam we had previously cruised on. All ships have pluses and minuses We really like the HAL cruise great musical entertainment and food no as much for younger people to do so the next cruise with was Carnival Panorama. The carnival cruise while food was excellent entertainment was lacking and the atmosphere are the pool was way too loud with booming not live music really was off putting for us but many like that. The Bliss for us was perfect, while the music was loudish are the pool it was live and very good. The stage performance were outstanding and the Beetle cover band was fantastic and I'm not a huge Beetles fan. But my absolute favorite was the Thermal Suite, we always get a spa cabin or pass to thermal suites this alone was one of my main reasons for choosing another Bliss cruise. Not many dislikes however I felt their balcony cabins were a little bit small than other ships, not a deal breaker and the hallways were also a bit narrower. Not having a dedicated Pizza place or a burger place the included food venues are great and we tend to book through Costco and get some specialty dining and sometimes purchase additional, while the included dining as great doing some specialty dining is in most cases off the chart. I agree the staff and service is also fantastic we haven't had time to do the comedy but I'm sure we will on the 15 night Panama cruise also going with daughter and her husband really looking forward to a bucket list trip.Love your Channel...
Thanks so much!! Appreciate the info. I've never cruise with Holland America or Carnival but I'd love to give them a try to see what thr experience is like. We've done Royal Caribbean and Princess before. Princess was aimed at an older crowd in my opinion but we like Royal and Nowrwegian for the entertainment options. Although Princess had great food. A 15 night Panama cruise would be a dream for me!! Hope you have a wonderful time 🙌
Hi
I’m taking a cruise on the Bliss in July
I’m really thinking about getting the thermal spa, do you think it would be good for an Alaskan cruise? Also, did you pay for the entire trip or just a day pass (if those are even available)? It’s pricey so trying to see what my options are and if it’s worth it thank you
@@user-ii9mw1th7p Hi, at the time we were on the Bliss we booked a spa balcony cabin which included the thermal suite for the length of the cruise to Alaska, it was our first cruise with NCL and the Bliss. The thermal suite was nothing short of spectacular not just the amenities but the views out the back of the ship while lounging on the heated loungers was amazing. NCL recently discontinued the spa category which is sad since that is why I book that type of cabin but in doing so I am guessing there will be more opportunities to book daily and weekly passes. I don't think the cost is outrageous and if that is the type of experience you enjoy it is well worth it. For me starting my day in the thermal pool with the most powerful jets I have ever seen was wonderful and rarely were there many people in there making it even more relaxing. Compared to other ships we have been on and tried their thermal suites, Carnival and Holland America, the Bliss is by far the best I have ever seen. The Encore I believe is the same also. If you do decide to book it you won't be disappointed. Enjoy
How are you to refill your water bottle?
I guess use a clean cup and then pour it into the bottle... we didn't use reusable bottles.
Water comes out of every faucet for free !