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13 minutes ago, Shidah said:

Great review, thanks for sharing. Looking at booking the Bliss Haven next summer maybe.  Must admit the pictures of the guests on the waterfront  with their bare feet on the pillows grossed me out.  Note to self, never use a pillow on a cruise ship couch.  So that lady has her sweaty foot on the pillow, then the next guest could have their young child sleeping on the same pillow, blah.

It’s sad because they have a specify no bare feet on all the paperwork.   Basically you could bring towels with you I suppose. Haven changes the lounge covers when a guest finishes so they are always pretty clean. The observatory is just as susceptible to the foot grime but just less people.   Maybe they will

just start Washy Washy on feet. 🙂

1 minute ago, 8373seth said:

I had the premium package and found it slow most of the trip.  But it does seem you got more photos uploaded so maybe it's even more premium in Haven? 😉

Haven is less people on each Hotspot so it was definitely faster but yes I got my money’s worth .  It stopped one day(had problems). I asked the concierge if they had data cap(figured I was getting throttled).  He said no it’s unlimited A d they figured it out by next morning I was good again.   I watched a few periscope streams as well and can attest it’s the best I have ever had sailing.  It was not bad wherever I went on the ship.

3 minutes ago, 8373seth said:

We enjoyed the thermal spa.  It is quite pricy though.  289 or so per person. Is it in included in the Haven rooms?

Only if you get the Haven Spa suite. We had 5 ppl so we just bought it separate.  It used to be $189 on Escape.  Was 249 online or you can just do one day for $60.  We used it everyday so it was our treat.   

We checked out the owner suite just to see what it was like.    Front of the boat so it would be windy!!

3 minutes ago, SAmome said:

Thanks for the information on the Race Track.  When is a good temperature time to ride?  Was it hot in the afternoon or did the breeze make it tolerable?  

Night makes it more exciting but we rode both day and night and temperature was never an issue.  The breeze can affect your track times though..  🙂.  If you don’t have the pass go right when it opens or at 10pm.  Slows down late at night.

One last thing the Drop slide is back out of operation.   They work on it everyday so I am not sure if the next crew in will get to make any wagers...

Back to Land!   Have to say I was a little concerned about some of the so-so reviews on Bliss but honestly its a great ship.  Getaway Haven was always crowded and this one was really enjoyable and the expanded balcony and Observation areas are wonderful.  The Escapeis larger has its own sauna so its Haven rates slightly higher on my rating scale but this ship is right there.   Time to go tag the next  cruisers in!   

9 hours ago, gmbhardy said:

Thank you so much for a great review. We were on the Bliss in November and will be on her again in January. We loved the ship especially the 15th deck observation lounge. I have put a bid in on a Haven aft facing suite, so I have my fingers crossed.

Best of luck on the upgrade!  Good thing it is not Christmas or New Years would say you have no chance as this is booked full!

So final thought on go carts.  If your in haven just pay for each one.  It’s not reallly feasible to do 10 runs to get your moneys worth.  We did 6 time but unless you want to spend a lot of time in lines or have Dale Jr Jr training it probably is not worth it.   Even if you walk right in you have a minimum 30 minutes unless you are first when it opens.  I got the drifting down and will post a challenge for somebody to take down the old king.. C’mon Dale jr jr!!

NCL Encore is the new ship for next year. It’s the last Breakaway Plus ship. Then NCL goes back to smaller ships in the new Leonardo class.  They will be built in Italy and not Germany.  I was kind of hoping NCL would make one or two in the Oasis Class but it looks like they have had enough of the big ships...

Encore will sail Carribean starting in November and Bliss heads back to Alaska.    Would love to do this boat in Alaska.  One day...

Symphony is quite a bit longer than Bliss.  I posted a pic of the Line to get back on that ship.  Quite a long one...   the boat I. The pic is KISMET the yacht of Khan the Owner of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars. Measly 200 mil and she is yours.. 🙂

also through in a picture of Atlantis.  

6 hours ago, ggTexasGal said:

Thank you for the well detailed review and great photos!!!

and, your sense of humor is entertaining.

Thanks!   I just get some many tips and tricks from the board it’s fun to share more.

I may have mentioned this already but the Haven Restaraunt Menus do not change but they have added a twist.  Every night they have a special from a specialty restaurant so it’s worth checking what they are each night.

Another great option to the Haven is the VIBE club. Here are some pictures.  It’s like a mini haven.  Your own bar, spa,chairs etc.  there are a limited number of passes and you really need to get on early to get them.  Next time we are not in Haven We are doing Vibe.  It’s worth the extra time to have this area for 7 days.  I will check on the price but it’s really a great value.  I am sure others have insider pics.  I may go sneak in for better pics later.  

So we were able to see Jersey Boys twice. It’s really a great show and the singers are really good.  It does not disappoint.   Havana did not interest us and I had read some Mixed reviews so we skipped that one.   If you have not seen Jersey it’s certainly one of the best cruise shows we have seen.

Coco’s extremely messy chocolate fountain 

Won Escape the big top.  Fun time, highly reccommend if you like Escape rooms. Got me a one of a kind beer koozy 

Food republic, cavern club and Haven lounge

Some various menus

One area We love on these ships is the waterfront. Breakaway and Breakaway plus.   Not of the time they are really underutilized but today the secret is out.  It’s deck 8 so you can hear and smell the  the ocean much better here.  It does not go around the whole ship on the bow end you have to cut through the inside via doors.  The “jogging track” on deck 17 is pretty small so if you don’t mind running or walking on a U you can avoid cutting through and get a much wider and longer track.   For dinner it is just wonderful with the mild climates.  Carney’s , Los Lobos, La Cucina, Ocean Blue and SugarCane/cavern club all have outdoor seating 

6 minutes ago, Chesneygirl said:

Im so excited to have found this Live review…we will be in the Bliss Haven for our February cruise.

Does the Haven do anything special for the Miami sail away? 

 

Thanks so much for bringing us along on your vacation! 🙂

 

 

 

 

Not that I am aware of .  We were exploring though so I could have missed something. 

11 minutes ago, northernrose said:

What afternoon treat did you get in your Haven Suite?

Which afternoon?  Cookies, sandwiches, bannana bread , chocolate covered strawberries., cheese tray.  I will get pics tomorrow but today’s is wrecked.  You get spoiled for sure