Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian

Norwegian Bliss

88
SCORE
Dining 87Entertainment 86Activities & Thrills 81Pools & Relaxation 81Space & Comfort 61Value / Cost 38
Line
Norwegian
Built
2018
Guests
4,004
Tonnage
168,028 tons
Length
333.3 m
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What We Like
+Strong Dining — scores 87/100
+Strong Entertainment — scores 86/100
+Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 81/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Norwegian
Ship Name
Bliss
Maiden voyage
2 June 2018

Physical

Year Built
2018
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
Not yet
Builder
Meyer Werft
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
168,028 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
333.3 m88365
Width/Beam
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 Ship
Yes — 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
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
20
Passenger Decks
15
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,716
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.414
Total Cabins
2,043
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
44
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
4,004487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
41.9652128

Amenities

Restaurants
Complimentary: 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 - Paid
8
Restaurants - Included
6
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
4
- Pools - General Access
2
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
3
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
10
- Hot Tubs - General Access
5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
4
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
16
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
No
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Vibe 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 Amenities
Adult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee), Laser Tag, Observation Lounge, Race Track, Shows - Broadway play
Adult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee)
Flat fee
Laser Tag
A la cart
Observation Lounge
Included
Race Track
A la cart
Shows - Broadway play
Included

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
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 Restaurants
20
Restaurants Price: Included
4
Restaurants Price: Premium
13
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
3
Restaurants Type: Sit down
12
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
8
Restaurants Type: Buffet
0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6DL4
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9751509
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
311000710
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau,  Bahamas
88.2
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 87
Entertainment 86
Activities & Thrills 81
Pools & Relaxation 81
Space & Comfort 61
Value / Cost 38