cruiselover19811981

Here is a video of Oceanivew 12700 on Bliss. I also got 10700 and I expect it to be exactly the same as 12700. The cabin is meant for 3 people so it's larger than the rest of those forward oceanviews.

 

 

Thank you so much for posting this!

I phoned NCL and spoke to someone...had to clear my cache and then he had me login and it worked. Won't my husband, who works in IT, have a good laugh when he gets home tonight.

my login isnt working this morning, even using Chrome?

I agree with SeaPortMike. Most post negative, but won't take the time to post when they are satisfied.

We cruised our 1st NCL cruise on the Escape 2 yrs ago. The reviews scared me then, but once we got onboard, our family loved the NCL cruise experience. So much so, we leave for the Bliss next weekend. Kids are thrilled. They are 8 & 10 and understand the GoKart situation, and that we will pay for each to go once or twice. Satisfied with that, they look forward to just good old family time. Not interested in the camps, but just exploring the ship & what it has to offer. Every kid is different, but mine are happy with the fact we just get to be away and that all 4 of their grandparents will be joining this time around.

Two Wheels, ditto to all you said in regards to NCL. My family will be cruising NCL for our 2nd time on the Bliss in a couple weeks, and we cannot wait. Our children are 8 and 10. We sailed on the Escape 2 yrs ago and loved her. Why? Because of the Freestyle cruising NCL offers. My husband and I cruised Royal Caribbean in the past, and enjoyed it...however, our children did well with NCL and we all loved the fact that we could eat in a main dining room each evening without dressing up. We dress up for work each day, so going to dinner in jeans and a nice tshirt shirt for my husband, or a pair of capris and a nice tee for my daughter and I are a welc:rolleyes:omed break. Additionally, the less we need to pack, as we are always flying to our port city, the easier and better.

How cool do they keep temps in the MDR's and during shows? Need a sweater? Long sleeves?

Please provide - - - much appreciated, thanks!

I agree with drcarp4. Ncl & Carnival are pretty equal...with NCL buffet slightly better. My husband and I have sailed Royal Caribbean, Carnival & NCL. We enjoyed the food in the MDR of all 3 lines just as equally. When we are asked which line had the best food, we reply we enjoyed them all.

Wow - great photos from you as well. Thanks for taking the time to post and share your thoughts. 2 months from today we will board, but in the meantime all of you who have sailed and are willing to share is fun :)

I have to admit, was a bit bummed out for our 2 kids that the waterslides/pools aren't heated, but oh well...we are all still very excited!

Canadians sailing Bliss out of Seattle to Alaska in August. Anyone know of the best travel package solely for the purpose of texting back home once in awhile while in U.S. ports?

Just wondering if the pools on the first voyage to Alaska are heated?

Thank you for your helpful review! Much appreciated, as we sail the Bliss in August with our 2 children and my parents/in-laws. Much of what you said, I thought to be true of the Escape. Great MDR food, Margaritaville could be easily replaced and they could maje better use of that space. Service always good. We did buffet minimally on Escape, but liked the outdoor eating space, so thanks for info you provided about ceiling heaters there.

Just wondering about pools? Will they be heated for Alaska?

Cruising with parents and in-laws. Trips all paid for. We all got the UBP. Just don't want them to be blindsided after the cruise (I'm the one who booked them) as we have never sailed Alaska before and wanted to be sure I had the right info for them, if needed.

Thanks, Bird Travels - looks like we were typing at the same time. Saw your reply right after my last post. Appreciate your info. Never had to cancel in the past...just want to be safe on protocols, but also want to avoid standing in lines just to simply "cancel" if need be

perfect - - - I will call and cancel should we not be able to make it - - - definitely don't feel right not showing up...to cancel show reservations, call box office? And for cancelling dinner reservations, just call the respective restaurant?

that's what I was wondering - - - if we are cruising Alaska for the entire week, then if every time we order a drink, whether in port or not, we would be charged a tax on every drink?

If we don't cancel, can we just not show up for our reservations? Once onboard, can we cancel via the stateroom tv screen/touch screen kiosks all over the ship? Or do we have to visit guest services to cancel?

So while in port the state tax would apply on the ship, too then?

Sailing out of Seattle to Alaska in August. Wondering about state taxes that are sometimes charged on alcohol until the ship is out far enough into waters? Or does this only apply more for the Caribbean cruises? I know out of Florida on the Escape until we were out a certain distance, the state tax would apply

Anyone have the menus for Savor/Taste/Manhattan off the Bliss? Please post if you do

A few questions, since I'm new to this upgrade process. We are booked on Bliss for August on a family ocean view. What is a good upgrade bid for a balcony or mini suite?

Additionally, just wondering if anyone knows whether our prepaid gratuities & free at sea promotions carry over to the upgrade if we bid & are accepted?

Oh we'll make use of the drinks included with the package. Love me some wine with dinner. I just wondered about espresso. We usually have just 1 espresso a day. I figured lattes & cappuccinos weren't included, just wasn't sure if regular espresso was or not.

Are regular espressos included? Or no?

Sailing Bliss in August out of Seattle. Is Seattle a port that charges tax on beverages if ordered before the ship sails far enough out? What about Alaskan ports? Anyone have info on this? Sailed Escape 2 yes ago out of Miami and waited until we were in international waters to order a drink to avoid charges on drinks. Have UBP

Anyone able to tell me where the bed will be? Hopefully NOT under the picture window? How about beds for kids? Pullout sofa or 2 overhead pullmans?