BigCruiseFunNC

Well the soot is so bad you can’t see out the glass out back or sit on the chairs. Also if you touch or lean on anything it ruins your clothing.

On floor 13 the nearest bar is two floors up on 15th at the very front of the ship or 5 floors down. Total time to walk, get a drink (in line) get back to the room is over 20 minutes min.

NCL provides a private bar to the Haven guests in the front. When they advertise these rooms as “The Haven Aft Penthouse Suites” they really should provide us with a closer bar or not charge us $35 service fee for the Butler to bring us wine with our dinner in the room.

I did my research and I’ve been on 14 cruises so let’s try this again.

1) Never had a coal mine out back like this ship it’s horrible. Usually a little black specks on the Aft but nothing this bad.

2) They should figure out a better way for Haven aft cabins to get drinks without having to go up to deck 15 in the front, especially when all other Haven cabins have a bar 20 steps away.

3) They shouldn’t charge anyone paying thousands for a cruise $9.99 for go kart rides.

So what I’m saying is if you do pay for the Haven on this ship don’t get an AFT cabin as it’s not worth it whatsoever. Sure you get nice views in port but when we’re underway the back can’t be used.

I’ll have pics and videos as well as a full review up once home.

We’ve been on other aft cabins with no issues. This one is so bad the entire back porch is dark black like a coal mine.

Why would the cruise line charge people $9 for go karts? That’s just stupid sorry.

As far as the Haven and the bar inside I’m sorry but not every Haven is the same. The other ship with the Haven we went on (Epic) has a gym, this one doesn’t.

So yes information is out there but the cruise lines are ripping people off.

I’m glad you have tons of extra time to do research on every question you have, that’s great. Sorry to be snarky but not everyone has as much free time.

I’m totally upset with this ship (Bliss) and cruise line.

We paid for a nice Aft Cabin which includes the Haven, a few things they don’t tell you when you book.

1) The Haven up front has a bar, 20 seconds from all rooms inside the Haven. If you have to get alcohol in the rear suites it’s a two floor walk and takes 10 minutes. They charge to bring it to your room so don’t ask.

2) The smoke stack puts nasty black mess all over the back where you can’t even use the porch except when docked if they cleaned it.

3) The Go Kart track is a sham you have to pay $9.99 a person to ride once.

4) Don’t pay for a suite they rip you off and it’s not worth it.

Dont really understand those replies but the cruise and date I got was bad?

June 16 - June 23

Thanks so far guys this is the trip.

Date Cruise Ports Arrive Depart

Sat, Jun 16, 2018 Seattle, Washington (EMBARK) --- 5:00 pm

Sun, Jun 17, 2018 At Sea --- ---

Mon, Jun 18, 2018 Ketchikan, Alaska 7:00 am 3:00 pm

Tue, Jun 19, 2018 Juneau, Alaska 7:00 am 1:30 pm

Cruise Sawyer Glacier --- ---

Wed, Jun 20, 2018 Skagway, Alaska 7:00 am 5:30 pm

Thu, Jun 21, 2018 At Sea --- ---

Fri, Jun 22, 2018 Victoria, British Columbia 4:00 pm 10:00 pm

Sat, Jun 23, 2018 Seattle, Washington (DISEMBARK) 8:00 am ---

So my old account here is gone (darn) and I made this new account, I've been on 14 cruises before but NEVER Alaska and need some quick answers. You don't have to write a book, just looking for help before I book, buying this today for my wife. =) I know I can "search" but many posts are very old so I wanted to ask here, sorry about that. :hearteyes:

1) Going on the new Norwegian Bliss next year (2018) - What's the best month to go (June, July)? We can only go those months because the kids are home from college.

2) We love the Haven and want to stay in a room there again, (BUT) I noticed they have AFT facing cabins, then you have to walk to the Haven. Should we book AFT for Alaska or just a normal side cabin? We had an AFT cabin before and LOVED it!

3) If several of you do suggest NOT GOING AFT would you get left or right side of the ship??

4) How many days before the cruise should we stay in Seattle?

5) Any other suggestions?

THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!