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Norwegian

Bliss

88
SCORE /100

Category Scores

General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
61Top 49% of ships
Dining
87Top 13% of ships
Entertainment
86Top 8% of ships
Activities & Thrills
81Top 15% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
81Top 20% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like

Strong Dining — scores 87/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 86/100
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 81/100
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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineNorwegian
Ship NameBliss
Maiden voyage2 June 2018
Physical
Year Built2018
Refurbished
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
Not yet
BuilderMeyer Werft
Gross Tonnage
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
168,028 tons
Length
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
333.3 m
Width/Beam
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
48.1 m
Ship Within a ShipYes — The Haven by Norwegian, a private ship-within-a-ship complex with its own suites, private sundeck/courtyard and pool, restaurant, 24-hour butler and concierge service, and keycard-restricted access, though Haven guests retain full access to the rest of the ship.
Total decks
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
20
Passenger Decks15
Speed
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22 knots
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,716
Passenger to Crew Ratio
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.4
Total Cabins2,043
Single Occupancy Cabins
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins44
Passenger Capacity
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
4,004
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
41.965
Amenities
RestaurantsComplimentary: Taste, Savor, and The Manhattan Room (Main Dining Rooms), The Local Bar & Grill, Garden Café (buffet), American Diner, plus The Haven Restaurant (Haven guests only). Specialty (cover charge/paid): Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro, Teppanyaki, La Cucina, Q Texas Smokehouse, Los Lobos, Food Republic, Ocean Blue, plus snack/quick-service venues such as Starbucks, Coco's, Dolce Gelato, and The Bake Shop.
Restaurants - Paid8
Restaurants - Included6
Onboard Currency
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools4
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools3
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs10
- Hot Tubs - General Access5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive4
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges16
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
Thermal SuitesFlat fee
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaVibe Beach Club — an 18+, extra-fee adults-only sundeck on Deck 19 with an oversized hot tub, loungers, cabanas, a dedicated bar, and attendant service; access sold as a per-cruise or per-day pass.
Special AmenitiesAdult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee), Laser Tag, Observation Lounge, Race Track, Shows - Broadway play
Adult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee)Flat fee
Laser TagA la cart
Observation LoungeIncluded
Race TrackA la cart
Shows - Broadway playIncluded
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
20%
Soda Price$3.00
Domestic Beer Price$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)$109.00
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants20
Restaurants Price: Included4
Restaurants Price: Premium13
Restaurants Price: Exclusive3
Restaurants Type: Sit down12
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve8
Restaurants Type: Buffet0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6DL4
IMO number
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9751509
MMSI number
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
311000710
Port of registry
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau,  Bahamas