Live from Bliss TA

[Single Cruiser]

Despite me saying I’d have a day off I still managed to get through a few pints before making my excuses to retire early.

I’ve not really slept a good night sleep all cruise and so hoping to get one night in.

This is my swan song TA cruise. Due to a number of issues including primarily health issues it’s no longer suitable with the current aches and pains.

It was nice however to get back to my cabin to a good pack of photos/ certificates from NCL for the inaugural cruise.

 

 

All carefully guarded by my towel animal

 

 

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[Single Cruiser]

Day 10 Halifax dailies

 

 

 

 

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[Single Cruiser]

First impressions of Canada. Wet, cold, miserable

 

 

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[jodaytona]

Thank you for all of the information pictures were helpful!

 

 

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[Suna]

First impressions of Canada. Wet, cold, miserable

 

 

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Yep ... pretty much explains our weather right now, but damn are we friendly awesome folks! Have fun and enjoy.

 

 

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[umpisoccer]

Did anyone go to Jersey Boys?

 

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[Single Cruiser]

Did anyone go to Jersey Boys?

 

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I’m going to see it tonight

 

 

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[Single Cruiser]

So we were late docking due to the Fog but the Capt extended our stay by half an hour now leaving at 6:30.

 

A nice hearty breakfast to prepare for my adventures ashore later

 

And Halifax has emerged from the Fog

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MrMike45]

As your cruise is almost coming to an end (sorry)...wanted to ask what the biggest misses (probably too many hits to list) of the new floating island ship are? Might be hard to tell on a half booked ship designed to hold like 4000 pax, but nonetheless.

 

Asking the same of all 3 "live" reviewers to get each of their takes on what they personally are not a fan of on the new ship.

[tiffcruisers]

Thanks so much for taking precious ship time to post. The pics and dailies much appreciated!

 

I am sorry to hear you've felt "sloggy" this trip. Hope you have a great time ashore:):):):)and feel more energetic. And hope they refresh drafts with a delicious variety of brews!

[Single Cruiser]

As your cruise is almost coming to an end (sorry)...wanted to ask what the biggest misses (probably too many hits to list) of the new floating island ship are? Might be hard to tell on a half booked ship designed to hold like 4000 pax, but nonetheless.

 

 

 

Asking the same of all 3 "live" reviewers to get each of their takes on what they personally are not a fan of on the new ship.

 

 

 

Biggest misses for me:

 

Variety of entertainment (same vocalists in same venues singing same songs)

Lack of anything from the captain like daily updates

No sail away parties

 

 

 

 

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[Single Cruiser]

So my shore excursion was quite good despite the weather. First stop was Peggy’s Cove

 

 

 

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[Single Cruiser]

Second stop was the ceremony for the recovered Titanic passenger bodies.

 

And of course JOSEPH Dawson

 

 

 

 

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[Single Cruiser]

Back onboard and they picked up 5 new brews for the Brewhouse from the Canadian Breweries .

 

 

 

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[CruiserRob]

First impressions of Canada. Wet, cold, miserable

 

 

Well you should see us in winter. You'd wish for wet, cold, miserable

 

:eek::eek::eek:

 

 

Robert

[mauitiki]

Thank you

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[Sasksilver]

Well you should see us in winter. You'd wish for wet, cold, miserable

 

:eek::eek::eek:

 

 

Robert

 

Ain't that the truth!

[oncruisecontrol]

I'm really enjoying your review. Thanks for posting it. You may have said it, and I missed it, but what is to be Bliss' home port?

[Single Cruiser]

I'm really enjoying your review. Thanks for posting it. You may have said it, and I missed it, but what is to be Bliss' home port?

 

 

 

In Summer Seattle, in Winter Miami

 

 

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[Single Cruiser]

Well last night was a good night. After sampling the new Canadian Ales I headed down to listen to the band in Q before ending up in the Social nightclub.

 

 

 

 

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[Single Cruiser]

So we are taking 2 sea days now to reach our final destination New York! It could be done in one day so we are going a slow 10knots. Will be interesting to see how the weather changes from the cold of yesterday to the expected warmth of NY on Thursday.

 

Here’s today’s dailies

 

 

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[JayS]

I was on the Breakaway TA. Unpacking and packing for the Bliss PC cruise. Thanks for this blog.

 

We passed within 60 miles of you according to our captain. The weather was foggy and no attempt was made to meet the Bliss. Earlier I talked to the captain who said they were thinking about passing close to the Bliss.

 

Our weather in Ponta Delgada was as bad as yours in Halifax.

 

So tonight I went to Cagneys. It was one of the Latitude rewards and previously I’ve had the baked potato soup, 8oz fillet and a nice Oreo cheesecake for dessert. Shock that it has a new menu with no baked potato soup.

 

Menu

 

 

The price on the BA Cagney's $20 for a porterhouse, and if my memory is correct a lower price for the shrimp and oyster appetizers.

The shrimp only had 3 shrimps, earlier cruises had 4 or more.

 

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[marcyjane]

Thank you so much for all the good info and sharing your cruise with all of us. I have few question as we booked yesterday for Alaska in 2019 on the Bliss. So I have a lot of time to explore the ship and post here on cruise critic.

 

1. Could you possible post a list of the free venue's to eat breakfast, lunch & dinner choices.

2. What is the dress code for the pay venue's & the main dining rooms.

3. Is there a smoking area on the ship and if so what deck and area.

4. Shows in theater do you need to book prior to cruise and is there a charge.

 

Thank you in advance for you time and trouble.

[BirdTravels]

Thank you so much for all the good info and sharing your cruise with all of us. I have few question as we booked yesterday for Alaska in 2019 on the Bliss. So I have a lot of time to explore the ship and post here on cruise critic.

 

1. Could you possible post a list of the free venue's to eat breakfast, lunch & dinner choices.

2. What is the dress code for the pay venue's & the main dining rooms.

3. Is there a smoking area on the ship and if so what deck and area.

4. Shows in theater do you need to book prior to cruise and is there a charge.

 

Thank you in advance for you time and trouble.

1 main dining rooms (Manhattan Room (dinner only), Taste/Savor (lunch on sea days)), Garden Cafe Buffet, The Local. Haven Restaurant (for suites).

 

2 shorts allowed in all restaurants except Le Bistro and Ocean Blue.

 

3 smoking is very restricted. Cigar lounge. Casino for active players in the smoking area. No longer on the waterfront.

 

4 the main shows Jersey Boys and Havana need reservations. Along with the comedy show. These are free. There is a paid show Prohibition.

[marcyjane]

1 main dining rooms (Manhattan Room (dinner only), Taste/Savor (lunch on sea days)), Garden Cafe Buffet, The Local. Haven Restaurant (for suites).

 

2 shorts allowed in all restaurants except Le Bistro and Ocean Blue.

 

3 smoking is very restricted. Cigar lounge. Casino for active players in the smoking area. No longer on the waterfront.

 

4 the main shows Jersey Boys and Havana need reservations. Along with the comedy show. These are free. There is a paid show Prohibition.[/quo

 

So NO smoking on any of the outside decks. Thank you for you answers