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Boarding Norwegian Bliss - ARE WE OUT OF A JOB?!!

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 144K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 36:19

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a five night family cruise on the Norwegian Bliss departing from the Port of Los Angeles to Mexico. The video covers various aspects of the onboard experience, including a tour of their balcony cabin, dining options like the buffet and specialty restaurants, and entertainment such as go-karting, laser tag, and a full length production of the musical Six. The travelers also share their experiences during shore excursions in Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada. While they enjoyed a catamaran and snorkeling tour in Cabo, they expressed significant disappointment with the conditions in Ensenada, describing the port as run down and overwhelming. Despite a messy incident involving vomit on their balcony and noise concerns regarding their cabin location, the creators conclude that the cruise was a fantastic family holiday. They highlight the exceptional service provided by the crew and the quality of the food and entertainment, ultimately recommending the cruise line for families.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Bliss
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Bliss
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Other Β· Summer Β· 5 nightsFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We're cruising from the West Coast for the first time ever and we are super excited we've got all of the family along with us

the crew have been absolutely spectacular people are thinking it's so funny the crew have been absolutely spectacular on the ship

it's been amazing especially spending time with Oscar and Steph as well from Sean and stuff it's been really lovely

we love Norwegian there's such a good Cruise Line they're a solid Cruise Line

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book tours through Viator for cheaper prices than cruise lines
βœ“Leave early enough to get back to the ship when taking local tours
βœ“Be cautious about food and drink safety in port areas

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting on ship early β€” Fingers crossed rooms are ready, but getting on at 10 a.m. was easy and quick
Noise in cabin β€” Be aware when booking cabins near District Brew House

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise from the West Coast for the first time?
QHow is the Norwegian Bliss ship and its amenities?
QWhat are the ports of Cabo and Ensenada like?

Topics Covered

Cruise Line4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy BaconDrink Package3Β½ Happy BaconEmbarkation3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cabo San Lucas3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Catamaran and snorkel tour (70 something dollars each)
Ensenada3Β½ Sad Bacon
Top: Local tour to La Bufadora
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