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The ship's expertly trained staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring that every aspect of your journey exceeds expectations. At the heart of the vessel lies its main attraction, a stunning atrium, adorned with sparkling chandeliers and a grand staircase, setting the stage for an unforgettable voyage. Discover the wonders of the Last Frontier as Norwegian Bliss set sail from Seattle in style and comfort aboard this remarkable vessel. Just keep in mind the show starting time and whether or not that conflicts with any dining reservations you might have or if it would go too late for an early morning port of call the next day.
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With four mainstream-category ships homeported in either Seattle or Vancouver, Norwegian Cruise Line has nearly 100 more after that. With the shops open, now was as good of a time as any to secure our normal cruise ship purchases, a ship ornament for our holiday tree and an inaugural season t-shirt. I was a bit disappointed in the clothing selections, but I still managed to find a passable shirt in my size. Over a year of planning went into our Alaskan cruise on Norwegian Bliss.
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Find and plan your next 2024 Alaska cruise out of Seattle, Washington; Seward, Alaska; Vancouver, British Columbia; Whittier, Alaska; with Norwegian Bliss. Just keep in mind that the race track is behind the smoke stack so you will get splattered with black soot during your drive if it is windy, so don’t wear anything nice. The track can also be closed during inclement weather and your scheduled session may be cancelled or rescheduled. With thrilling water slides that shoot you out over the open ocean, laser tag, and Go-Karts, the Bliss is two parts ship and one part amusement park. Note that any outside activity is weather dependent and will be closed if it’s too cold and/or rainy.
Night 2 Dinner in the MDR
Cruise fare rates & offers are subject to select dates & categories, cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy, in US Dollars, & include NCCF. All rates & offers are capacity controlled, are subject to availability & confirmation, & may change without notice. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed -- please confirm details at time of booking. Stateroom photos are for sample purposes only -- actual design and layout may vary. On March 13, 2018, the vessel left Meyer Werft Papenburg for its conveyance down Ems River to Eemshaven Holland (arriving March 15).
Night Alaska - Seattle (Sea/Sea)
With so much nightlife onboard, we actually never returned to the casino for the rest of the cruise. Actually, we were quite proud of our ability to get everything done and get to the restaurant on time. We had sampled a few items from the menu on our preview cruise and were eager to get back. One of the many benefits of cruising with a group is being able to order a variety of things and sample the different dishes.
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Anyway, the cruise I’m reporting on here was my second on the Bliss to Alaska, but was significant in that it was the very first Alaska cruise across all lines and ships of the 2024 season. It was also my first time cruising solo on the Bliss (last time I had my son with me). I’ll be providing a detailed trip report from each day as well as highlighting some features I loved about the Bliss (and a few I didn’t) and some tips for those booked on or considering her. The first two are videos, one a full ship tour and one a cabin tour.
Lectures in the Observation Lounge
From what we were able to see, the show was one of the better welcome aboard shows. The ship did not officially pull away from the pier until after 5 pm. With our dinner reservation for 6 pm, we made our way downstairs hoping to find our luggage so we could unpack. Luckily, the luggage had arrived, so it was a mad rush to unpack and spruce ourselves up for dinner.
Day 7 Freestyle Daily
Cruise.” I retired after 10 years as a college professor to pursue my passion for cruising, moving across the country to Seattle where I now live downtown and within a five minute walk of the NCL cruise terminal at Pier 66. I’ve cruised there so many times locals now wave to me, ask me to take in their mail when they travel, and flag me down to see if they can borrow a cup of sugar to which I reply, “you know I don’t actually live here, right? ” I’ve cruised to Alaska dozens and dozens of times on nearly every cruise line and itinerary. Burn rubber at the race track and then challenge your friends or family to some friendly competition on the Aqua Racer. Dare to whoosh over the side of the ship on Ocean Loops before dodging lasers during an exhilarating game of laser tag. Bet it all at our award-winning Casinos at Sea® – where an electric atmosphere buzzes late into the night.
Days to Alaska Feels Like 7 Days at Wal-Mart
While we knew what to expect, the cabins on Norwegian Cruise Line ships just seem so much narrower than other cruise lines. With a small closet and only a few storage areas, we were lucky that we had our shoe organizer and magnetic hooks to give us additional storage options. Still, we tried to snap a few more pictures before other cruisers boarded the ship.
Because nearly every Alaskan cruise includes the staples — Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Inside Passage and Denali with a land add-on — some cruise lines like to shake things up with unique itineraries. The other new recruit is Silver Nova, the youngest Silversea Cruises ship in the luxury fleet to ever service Alaska. Capped at 728 guests, Silver Nova was launched last year and has the goods to do justice to a dreamlike place that captures the imagination of wilderness lovers and history buffs. Starting with a six-day sail out of Vancouver on May 11, the namesake of Celebrity Cruises’ popular Edge class will make its Alaskan debut with weeklong roundtrips from Seattle through Sept. 13. The 2,918-passenger vessel features a unique “outside-in” architecture that provides more floor-to-ceiling glass on the exterior and expanded outdoor spaces to soak up the Alaskan coastlines. Experience wildlife, wilderness, and native culture on this Alaska cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL).
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The shareable guacamole was prepared table side which was a little awkward for this introvert, terrible at small talk. “Seattle.” And then I remembered protocol, looked at his badge which said “Philippines” and asked “small town or large city? ” to which he responded “Manilla,” to which I replied, “oh, BIG city” and he moved on to his next table. While the buffet is large, the selection of items mostly just repeats in many different stations.
On our last cruise, we did a combo tour that included a ride down the White Pass Railway, so we were already familiar with the stories of the Klondike Gold Rush. However, this edgy tour told the tales of the “ladies” of the era. Thankfully, he did not do any of the same jokes this time around. Even after a second pass, I was not won over by Tom’s non-traditional cruise ship comedy routine; although, he was still much funnier than Lenny.
Grab a freshly muddled mojito anytime you like at Sugarcane Mojito Bar. Or Let your hair down in The District Brew House, offering more than 50 different bottled beers and 24 draft beers on tap. Whether you’re looking to meet up with friends or make new ones, there’s always an opportunity to mix it up. Edge will be joined by a pair of fleet mates for the season, albeit Summit’s seven-day roundtrips are turnarounds out of Anchorage or Vancouver, and Solstice’s weeklong jaunts are solely based in the British Columbian seaport. Celebrity, a premier-category cruise line has 57 departures to Alaska scheduled this year.
While there are several ships sailing to Alaska, none of them offer the onboard experiences and venues that you will find on the Norwegian Bliss. There's a reason why the best way to cruise Alaska is with Norwegian – we've got something for every type of traveler. The newly revitalized Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Spirit bring that and more with beautifully renovated spaces and staterooms. Sip a cocktail with spectacular views from the coziest spot at Spinnaker Lounge or take a dip in one of five luxurious hot tubs.
The ship’s reimagined pool deck, which overlooks the water on her starboard side, and all-new outdoor venues — the Dusk Bar and the Marquee — allows unique openness to view spectacular Alaskan glaciers and wildlife. Those who want to experience an older and smaller Evolution-class Silversea vessel can book the Silver Muse, which also will sail mostly seven- to 14-day trips between Anchorage and Vancouver. Coinciding with Alaska’s 65th anniversary of statehood, the upcoming cruise season appears to be just as robust, with 19 cruise lines sending 43 ships to the Last Frontier. Kicking things off for the second straight year is the 4,008-passenger Norwegian Bliss, which docked in rustic Skagway last week.
Also, popular ship activities will be very crowded on your two sea days. If that doesn’t bother you and you decide to book for Alaska, be sure to reserve your preferred dining venues and ship activities as early as possible, because everything fills up fast. Sitka is the first and oldest city in Alaska so it’s fitting that it was the very first port of the 2024 cruise ship season.
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