Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Bliss
Large, activity-first Freestyle Dining ship — built for flexible, casual cruising.
- Class
- Breakaway-Plus Class
- Launched
- 2018
- Guests
- ~4,004
- Typically sails
- Bermuda
Best for
- Families
- Active travelers
- Flexible dining
Less ideal for
- Small-ship seekers
- Travellers avoiding extra-charge attractions
What makes it different
Why choose this ship
Quarter-mile Waterfront promenade puts dining and bars at open-air ocean level
Aqua Park pairs the Ocean Loops drop slide with a separate kids' aqua park
The Haven enclave adds private restaurant, lounge, courtyard and sundeck
Worth knowing
Watch outs
Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.
- Bliss Speedway go-kart track carries an additional charge
- Speedway sets a 55-inch minimum height requirement for drivers
- Arcade and behind-the-scenes ship tour are also charged separately
Facilities and activities
On board
Notable facilities
- Two-story Observation Lounge
- Race track and go-karts
- Laser tag arena
Choosing a room
Cabins
Compare room options for your party.
- Solo Studio cabins sleep one guest at 99 square feet
- Studios are priced for solo travellers with no single supplement charge
- Solo Balcony, Solo Inside and Solo Oceanview categories each sleep one
- Family Inside, Oceanview and Balcony categories sleep four to five guests
Climate suitability
Indoor & outdoor
What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.
- Observation Lounge is an indoor space with 180-degree views
- Aqua Park, mini golf and Speedway sit on upper open decks
- Waterfront promenade dining is open-air along the ship's sides
Dining at a glance
Food & Dining
Food Strength
AVERAGE
Dining is not the main reason to choose this ship.
Specialty dining is strong; main dining is a known weak spot.
Main Dining
Not a strength
Specialty Dining
Good
Best For Food
Specialty dining
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Norwegian Cruise Line patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
Traveler Ratings
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From other cruisers
What cruisers are saying
Independent videos covering the ship, activities, food and practical tips.
Ship tour
Norwegian Bliss Full Cruise Ship Tour - All Public Areas Walkthrough, Deck by Deck
DarAdventures · YouTube
Activities
Best Things to do on Norwegian Bliss
Eat Sleep Cruise · YouTube
Food
We Tried EVERY Restaurant on Norwegian Bliss - Here's What We Found
Good Morning Adventures · YouTube
Practical tips
Norwegian Bliss Tips for Beginners - Follow the Fish
Cruise Alaska + · YouTube
Videos by independent YouTube creators.
Where it goes
Routes on this ship
The route profiles Galythia holds for Norwegian Bliss.
Indicative only
Reference price
US$809 pp
5-night Bermuda
Planning reference · Not a live fare
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Where this ship information comes from ▾
Ship facts above are read from the cruise line's own pages, and from an established secondary reference only where an official page returned nothing.
- https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/bliss/staterooms/studio
- https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ships/norwegian-bliss
- https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ships/norwegian-bliss/deck-plans
- https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ships/norwegian-bliss/staterooms
- https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ships/norwegian-bliss/whats-on-board/activities
- https://www.ncl.com/travel-blog/ship-guide-top-things-to-do-on-norwegian-bliss