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10 Things I loved and hated about Norwegian Bliss cruise ship

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πŸ‘οΈ 61K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 8:15

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of her experience aboard the Norwegian Bliss, highlighting ten specific aspects she either loved or disliked. Regarding positive experiences, she praises the high quality of theater shows like Six and Jersey Boys, the extensive food variety found in the buffet and main dining rooms, and the unique onboard activities such as the Speedway and laser tag. She also recommends the private island destination, Harvest Caye, and notes that shore excursions booked directly through the cruise line can be highly rewarding. Conversely, her criticisms include the inability to dock at Costa Maya due to heavy winds, the lack of an exclusive adult atmosphere for themed parties, and issues with stateroom maintenance where items from previous guests were left behind. She also expresses frustration regarding the lack of a posted schedule for the waterslides and a slow disembarkation process involving onboard security checks. Ultimately, the creator notes that while these are her personal opinions, the cruise industry offers diverse options to suit different traveler preferences.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Bliss
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Bliss
Solid Strip

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Norwegian Bliss has some of the very best theater style shows that I've seen on a cruise ship so far

Norwegian Cruise Line has the best food I've had thus far

It took us about two unexpected hours for us to get off the ship on disembarkation Day

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Watch both theater shows if you sail on Norwegian Bliss
βœ“Look into a sailing on a Norwegian Breakaway Plus class ship for unique activities
βœ“Book shore excursions directly through Norwegian Cruise Line

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing port days due to weather β€” Be prepared for itinerary changes and enjoy extra sea days
Adult parties with families present β€” Understand that themed parties may not be exclusively adult if held on main deck

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the things to love and hate about Norwegian Bliss?
QWhat are the unique activities on Norwegian Bliss?
QWhat is the disembarkation process like on Norwegian Bliss?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4Β½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconWater Park2Β½ Happy BaconDisembarkation3Β½ Sad BaconShip Condition1Β½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Harvest Caye4Β½ Happy Bacon
Costa Maya2Β½ Sad Bacon
Roatan4 Happy Bacon
Top: Turquoise Bay horseback riding snorkel with lunch
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Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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