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We Cruised NCL Bliss Over Thanksgiving — Was It Worth It? Mexican Riviera Review 🦃🚢🇲🇽

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🍸 Best for Adults OnlyOther · Winter · 7 nightsFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We just got back from an amazing cruise on the NCL Bliss to the Mexican Riviera.

It was so crowded. It was the week of Thanksgiving, and I guess I didn't even consider the fact that there would be these large family groups.

We felt completely safe in every port. Do this cruise. It was a lot of fun.

The one thing I wouldn't do again though is take it during Thanksgiving week.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book an excursion through the cruise line to get priority tendering in Cabo.
Negotiate taxi prices before getting in the taxi in Puerto Vallarta.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety in Mexican portsFelt completely safe in every port; do the cruise.
Crowds during holiday weeksAvoid Thanksgiving week if you don't have kids; book a week or two away from school holidays.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWas the NCL Bliss Mexican Riviera cruise worth it?
QWho is this cruise best suited for?
QWhat worked and what didn't on this itinerary?

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity2½ Sad BaconItinerary Route3 Happy BaconDining Main2 Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconCabin Interior2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cabo San Lucas3 Happy Bacon
Top: Land's End boat tour ($49 for all three of us)
Mazatlán3 Happy Bacon
Top: Topless bus tour of Mazatlán
Puerto Vallarta3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We’re sharing our honest review of our NCL Bliss Mexican Riviera cruise sailing out of Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas over Thanksgiving week. In this video, we break down what worked, what didn’t, and who this cruise is really best for. From a packed holiday sailing and inside cabin experience to dining, entertainment, ports, and onboard crowd levels, we’re giving you the real scoop to help you decide if this itinerary, or this ship, is right for you. 🚢 In this cruise review, we cover: Why we chose this Mexican Riviera itinerary First impressions of NCL Bliss (Breakaway Plus class) Our experience in an inside cabin for the first time Onboard activities, spa, Observation Lounge, and crowd levels Port-by-port breakdown: Puerto Vallarta Mazatlán Cabo San Lucas Dining in the main dining rooms, specialty restaurants, and casual spots Entertainment including Jersey Boys and Icons Service highlights (and misses) Hits, misses, and tips for future Mexico cruisers Whether we’d cruise NCL Bliss again and when we would (or wouldn’t) If you’re considering NCL Bliss, a Mexican Riviera cruise, or sailing during a holiday week, this video will help you set expectations and plan smarter. Thanks for cruising along with Core Four Adventures!If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and let us know your questions in the comments, we love chatting with fellow cruisers. @norwegiancruiseline #cruisenorwegian Links: 🌊 Norwegian Cruise Line (Official Website)https://www.ncl.com 🚢 NCL Bliss Ship Informationhttps://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/bliss 🎉 Save 10% at BAGSMART with code: Core25AN Just a quick heads-up: Some of the links in this video’s description are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we might earn a small commission, but it doesn’t cost you anything extra! We only recommend products we genuinely love and trust. Thanks for supporting the channel! As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. About Us: Hi there! We’re Core Four Adventures, a team of adventurers from California’s Central Coast. Carol, Laura, and Pepper are passionate about sharing stories of travel and discovery, from local spots to exciting international experiences. Thanks for joining us! Music: Get You Off My Mind (Instrumental Version) by Ten Towers feat. Anders Beckman https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jSMBCvwD1L/ Social Media Pages: https://www.facebook.com/corefouradventures https://www.instagram.com/core_four_adventures/ Email for collaborations: corefouradventures@gmail.com