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Discover the wonders of the Last Frontier as Norwegian Bliss set sail from Seattle in style and comfort aboard this remarkable vessel. Pool Deck 16 has 2 swimming pools (located away from the deck's center) and cantilevered whirlpools (hot tubs over the ship's sides). A water fun kids zone (on the top deck) has splash pads, tipping buckets, water cannons, and slides.
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Water falls were everywhere and the starboard side was the best. On the way back, you will be looking at the ocean but we were so tired, we didn't care. Having done a number of cruises to Alaska, I would pick Skagway and Juneau. Juneau as a tram that goes up Mount Roberts-- on a clear day you can see forever. Skagway has the train that goes up the mountain to White Horse, Yukon Territory, Canada. Experience Alaska’s premier attractions glaciers and wildlife, from two very different vantage points, by land and by sea....
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I sailed on my first Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway Plus class ship: Norwegian Bliss review - Cruise Blog
I sailed on my first Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway Plus class ship: Norwegian Bliss review.
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Just keep in mind that it closes to joggers at 9am and it is narrow. It can be refreshing though after spending so much time inside to take walks. Deck 7 is perfect for looping around the boat along the outside of the restaurants. From May to September, she sails from Seattle on a seven-day cruise to Alaska and back. She returns to Seattle with stops in Sitka, Juneau, Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point near Glacier Bay, and Victoria, British Columbia. On May 24, 2017, at Meyer Werft shipyard (Papenburg) was held the vessel's keel-laying ceremony.
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Star and a Princess ship docked and Pearl or Jewel anchored to the north. I would agree with some of the others and say that the White Pass rail excursion in Skagway is very nice, and would be a pretty good trip for folks with mobility issues. We did a similar itinerary on the Encore last May and had a wonderful time. Ideally, you want to be a close to the middle of the ship ( forward to aft and from the bottom to the top deck-- check deck plans carefully). You also want to have cabins above and below your cabin selection.
The you tube channel ParoDeeJay is in the process of posting a series of port guides for all the stops in Alaska. They have on more cruises and been more places than any other tuber I know of. We always recommend starting your vacation a day early as bad weather, flight delays, or other travel disruptions could start your trip off on the wrong foot. A pre-cruise stay in the home port city is even more important if you are flying from the East Coast to Seattle.
Learn why our ships are uniquely designed for the best glacier experiences. Cruise on the Wilderness Explorer expedition vessel through Misty Fjords, a waterway that ancient glaciers carved out of the rugged landscape. There is plenty of evening entertainment aboard the Norwegian Bliss and some of it is family friendly.
Only time will tell how families respond but so far there are plenty of families with members under 21-years-old already booked for Alaska and the Caribbean. The article in the Astorian indicated they would be docking - I know of the main dock they use for cruise ships - I believe they also have secondary tie up spots - I know they have parking spots in the river. The article also mentioned that there is not much ship traffic this year due to sanctions against China - no logs or lumber moving back and forth. They also mentioned that the crew would be welcome in town once they have passed a quarintine period. I just checked Marine Traffic and the Regatta is shown at one of the side docks - not the normal tie up spot for cruise ships visiting port.
The following tables show the ship's Inaugural cruise itineraries with ports of call, port times and USD prices per person (based on double occupancy). Entertainment options also include the NCL's FIREWORKS show (on each voyage), "Rock of Ages", "Cirque Dreams", "Illusionarium" (magicians show). Follows the complete list of Norwegian Bliss lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults. The 82 Studios (designed for solo travelers) are with virtual views and exclusive access to Studio Lounge.
Sea Creatures at Icy Strait Point
If you happen not to find what you’re looking for, you can even post a question of your own. 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.
Sublime, spacious suites ideal for the two of you or the whole family. Starlink provides fast Internet service at sea and is now available on Norwegian Bliss. Using advanced low earth orbit satellites, SpaceX’s Starlink delivers industry leading broadband internet connectivity, which will improve the capacity, speed, and reliability of Internet on board.
It’s not often that I’m tempted by multiple salads, but tonight I wanted all of them. But then I worried about being a stereotype (vegetarian, salad, you know). So I went with the obvious choice, the one with candy in it. And it seems after only 3 nights the chef knows my preferences and put extra brittle in mine. I also appreciated some warm soup after a chilly, drizzly day at port.
According to the port's estimates, some 1.7 million passengers will travel through Seattle this season, which runs from April 6 to October 28. Norwegian Cruise Line's ship departed the port of Seattle two days ago, fresh off a five-day one-way voyage from Los Angeles to Vancouver. The 4,000-passenger vessel's first Alaska adventure in 2024 consists of a 7-day roundtrip voyage, visiting Sitka, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan, as well as Victoria in Canada. Pay airfare for one guest, and you'll automatically lock-in roundtrip flights for two. Secure these savings online by choosing your nearest airport in step one of your cruise booking, and enjoy air-to-sea made easy.
Some of the activities listed on the Freestyle Daily will be applicable on similar ships like the Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Bliss, and Norwegian Escape. One of our readers sailed on the Norwegian Bliss last season for a 7 Night Alaska cruise from Seattle and shared the Freestyle Dailies with us. Busy and crowded day in Port but one of the nicest and friendliest ports ever.
Two competing companies have staked out even larger claims in this modern-day, maritime Alaskan gold rush. Holland America Line is sending seven premium-class ships for 141 total cruises. And at the top of the totem pole is Princess Cruises, which is celebrating its 55th year in these waters with seven premium ships sharing 158 departures. When we were on the Bliss in 2018, we did the starboard side in a balcony cabin. Every morning as we approached port you were able to see the towns along the shoreline as you entered the area since you are running north along the shoreline of Alaska. Choosing between Sitka and Skagway would be hard for me but as others have mentioned, you should try and do Glacier Bay for your first time.
The Freestyle Daily is delivered each night, as well as digitally on the NCL app. All the onboard activities for the following day will be listed, such as events, showtimes, drink specials, entertainment, and other things happening around the ship. Yes, there are plenty of great things to do on the ship, but you will also be visiting several amazing ports of call.
If you received the 3-night specialty dining package as part of a promotion, go ahead and book those before you cruise so you can get your preferred restaurant at your preferred time. If you are like us, you will not want to wait for a table after a long day ashore. You can make reservations at the specialty restaurants and the main dining room starting 90 days prior to your sailing. There's a reason why the best way to cruise Alaska is with Norwegian – we've got something for every type of traveler.
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