Shadowmeboy's "Bliss"ful Eastern Caribbean Pictorial Cruise Review

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Back at the dock, we settled up, and headed back to the ship.

 

The shared Charter was $125 per person and you put a $25 dollar deposit at the time of booking. The rest is payable at the end of the tour. We all had a blast, and we will most definitely be going again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Susan had to stop at Del Sol before heading back to the ship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We get back to the room and find an invitation to a special District Brewhouse event. Sweet!

 

 

On a less awesome note, luggage tags to get off the ship. Say its not so..

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Susan decides since she is already in her swimsuit, she will go to the pool deck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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down the tube slide she goes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So Susan decides since she got the courage to snorkel, she was going to go down the drop slide. As she got over by the slide, a "Code Alpha" goes out. Describing the drop slide. She witnesses a young lady climbing out of the slide with assistance. She has a towel wrapped around her head and its covered in blood. She decides that slide is out. We found out more in Nassau about what happened. A friend of the young lady was on the tour with us. He said that she went down the slide and got stuck. The Norwegian personnel did not see that she got stuck and sent a gentleman down. He ran into her and got stuck as well. The slide personnel sent another person, who crashed into the two of them and got stuck. Finally, they got the operators attention and got help.  

 

The young lady spent the next two days in the Medical center, before getting sent by Ambulance to a hospital once we reached Nassau.

 

It was totally avoidable and preventable.

 

So Susan heads to Spice H2O for the grotto.

 

 

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I meanwhile was chillin in the room. I had a Cruise Critic Pub Crawl at 4pm.

 

 

 

 

The lines were tossed, and we started pulling out of Road Town, 

 

 

 

Helicopter hovering over the ship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I head down to Sugarcane to start the Pub Crawl.

 

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I will finish Day 5 tomorrow, since I still have a bit to go.

[ClaireAndMike]

On 12/18/2018 at 8:39 PM, shadowmeboy said:

La Cucina Menu

 

Note: I like the La Cucina menu on the other Norwegian ships a bit better than the La Cucina menu here on the Bliss. Too many spicy things and my favorite steak was not longer on the menu.

 

 

 

I got a Burrata "Caprese"

 

 

OMG I want that burrata caprese!!!  

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So at 4 pm, we met at Sugarcane for the Pub Crawl. 

 

 

Sugarcane was the first stop and of course I got a Raspberry Mojito!

 

 

 

Maltings was next. I got this really good drink, but I didn't get the name of it because I told the Bartender to make his favorite drink.

 

 

District Brewhouse was next. We got the Cranberry Sparkle drink on tap. It was very good. 

 

 

The Atrium Bar was next.

 

 

Bahama Mama's was the drink we got here.

 

 

We headed to Mixx 

 

 

Our group of revelers. We all agreed the drink we tried here wasn't very good, but I can't remember what we got.

 

 

Finally, we ended up in Spice H2O

 

 

 

 

we ended up hanging out for a while and the Chocolate Mudslide was really good!

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I headed back to the room and Susan told me the tale of the Drop Slide. I was shocked. We got ready for dinner and of course pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

We wandered up to Deck 18 and were waiting for Trace and Maria. Pamela, the Hotel Director's Secretary, came out and brought us into the Haven Restaurant. Trace and Maria met us in there.

 

 

 

I had to get the Pork Belly again

 

 

Colossal Shrimp Cocktail

 

 

Bouillabaisse 

 

 

Caesar Salad

 

 

Butter Lettuce and Pancetta

 

 

Beet Salad

 

 

Grilled Filet of Beef Tenderloin

 

 

Sea Scallops on Gnocchi Romaine

 

 

Surf and Turf

 

 

Rich Triple Chocolate Cake

 

 

Macadamia Nut Ice Cream

 

 

Warm Pear and Ginger Crumble

 

 

Mocha Mousse Coup

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We went back to the room to change and get money for the Casino after Jersey boys.

 

 

Mr Elephant was waiting for us.

 

 

We headed to the Theater for the 1030 pm show.

 

 

 

 

 

the show started.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jersey Boy's was awesome. Best show since Band on the Run on the Escape. Great story line, excellent music, and was easy to follow. A Must see.

 

Trace and I went to the Casino afterward and cleaned up on the craps table. That table was hot, hot, hot. I left the ship with several hundred more dollars than I came aboard with in my gambling money!

 

End of day 5

 

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[shadowmeboy]

I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

 

I am going to pause the review here and will hopefully get Day 6 going on the 26th. I am going to celebrate Christmas with Susan and my family, and feel that is more important. 

 

Thanks for reading!

 

Matthew

[SenatorsFan]

Merry Christmas to you and Susan. 🎄

Heather

[justhappy]

I hope you and Susan had a wonderful Christmas!

I am really enjoying your review, I hope to cruise on the Bliss some day.

[Moonglo]

I love your review....so comprehensive & entertaining.....you look like your group is a lot of fun to hang out with.  While you were in Tortola did they have an open air flea market that is a bit further away from the piers tourist shops open? I had wanted to check that out when i was there but sadly ran out of time while visiting.....

[SenatorsFan]

7 hours ago, Moonglo said:

I love your review....so comprehensive & entertaining.....you look like your group is a lot of fun to hang out with.  While you were in Tortola did they have an open air flea market that is a bit further away from the piers tourist shops open? I had wanted to check that out when i was there but sadly ran out of time while visiting.....

 

I'm not Matthew, but we were in Tortola in Oct. on the Getaway and this flea market was open and seemed busy. We walked right by it. 

Heather

[shadowmeboy]

On ‎12‎/‎24‎/‎2018 at 7:39 PM, SenatorsFan said:

Merry Christmas to you and Susan. 🎄

Heather

 

I hope you had a Merry Christmas as well!

[shadowmeboy]

13 hours ago, justhappy said:

I hope you and Susan had a wonderful Christmas!

I am really enjoying your review, I hope to cruise on the Bliss some day.

 

The Bliss was a lot of fun. I recommend it!

[shadowmeboy]

12 hours ago, Moonglo said:

I love your review....so comprehensive & entertaining.....you look like your group is a lot of fun to hang out with.  While you were in Tortola did they have an open air flea market that is a bit further away from the piers tourist shops open? I had wanted to check that out when i was there but sadly ran out of time while visiting.....

 

We actually did not get down that far, we went a block from the Pier park and then cut through a path to Village Cay Marina near the bank.

 

4 hours ago, SenatorsFan said:

 

I'm not Matthew, but we were in Tortola in Oct. on the Getaway and this flea market was open and seemed busy. We walked right by it. 

Heather

 

Thank you for answering!

[shadowmeboy]

Day 6 - Sea Day #3

 

 

Day 6 Daily

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We begin the day with a long way to go!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Susan digging through the envelope of envelopes for the tip envelope to make the day's bags.

 

 

 

Breakfast at Taste was on tap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mimosa's with Breakfast this morning.

 

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Cut Banana and Cottage Cheese

 

 

Sliced Melon Plate

 

 

Egg White Omelet for Susan

 

 

 

A Kitchen Sink Omelet for me!

 

 

Eggs Benedict, of course!

 

 

Susan also got a waffle.

 

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Susan went to Battle of the Cake Master's and I went and played in the Casino.

 

 

Silas - Cruise Director

 

 

Head Pastry Chef

 

 

Jackie - Assistant Cruise Director

 

 

Silas called 2 people up from the audience, and tried to toss a Maraschino Cherry into their Mouth. The guy was successful in catching the cherry and the lady was not.

 

 

Gloving up for the operation. Any volunteers? 

 

 

All three were making a Black Forest Cake. The HPC was explaining how to put the cake together.

 

 

The cake was supposed to be cut sandwich style and Jackie cut his Hot Dog style. 

 

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Pouring the Cherry Liquor onto the cake. 

 

 

Jackie wanted a soaked Black Forest Cake. 

 

 

Whip it, Whip it good.

 

 

 

Silas questioning the "cake" being produced by Jackie.

 

 

Put the Cherry Compote on the cake.

 

 

 

Second layer of cake and liquor.

 

 

Don't make everyone Drunk Jackie, its only a little after 10am.

 

 

Whipping the Cake a second time, since it still wasn't behaving.

 

 

 

Jackie is creating a Cherry Waterfall!

 

 

Not too bad Silas.

 

 

Its not a Volcano Jackie. You could have left a little liquor in the bottle.

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The Volunteer wanted to assist Jackie with more whipped cream.

 

 

Silas gave the Volunteer some whipped cream for being such a good helper. He did an airplane approach to the mouth, as you would a toddler.

 

 

 

Finishing 2 cakes and whatever Jackie is making.

 

 

The Spatula is there for a reason Jackie. Maybe if the Assistant Cruise Director doesn't work out, they can use him in the Spa.

 

 

 

Silas had to assist Jackie.

 

 

Filling the piping bag.

 

 

Transfer the cake to the presentation plate.

 

 

add the chocolate shavings to the side of the cake.

 

 

 

Does Jackie's have a side?

 

 

Pipe on the whip cream.

 

 

 

 

 

Make it pretty Silas.

 

 

Called the Volunteer back up to supply him with more whipped cream.

 

 

It was a messy experience.

 

 

Sharing the love! 

 

 

 

 

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Jackie throwing his chocolate shavings onto the cake.

 

 

The HPC is loving it.

 

 

 

 

 

Now put a cherry on top.

 

 

Cutting a hole into the cake to pour even more liquor in.

 

 

Who gave him another bottle?

 

 

 

Silas demonstrating what would happen to you if you ate Jackie's cake, ie puking.

 

 

 

 

Can you see the resemblance?

 

 

 

The cake "puking"

 

 

Give it up for the HPC. 

 

Susan did not stick around to try the cake, but she did find the library and card room on deck 6.

 

 

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Back at the room, we found this laying on the bed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoying the Balcony

 

 

 

We headed to the Special Get together at the District Brew House put on by the Officers.

 

 

 

Ocean Blue

 

 

 

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Appetizers and Beer Flights!

 

 

 

Afterwards we went and looked in Food Republic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Afterwards, we went and visited Bong at Sugarcane on the Waterfront!

 

 

Can you guess whet I got?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Susan's drink!