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There isn’t a Moderno on the Bliss. Is there a different choice of restaurants for that ship? Thanks.

Los Lobos or Q. See Bird's reply on this thread. Post #19.

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=56273778&postcount=19

I was not able to make reservations online for Q either. This was a couple of weeks ago. I contacted my PCC and she made them for me. I think there is a glitch in the online booking system for Q. I had no issues booking Cagney's and Los Lobos online.

YAY! Another live Bliss review. Love it! Thank you! Have a great time!

Jersey Boys is 1 hr 45 min. Havana is 1 hr 15 min.

can we use the promo dinning for the Mexican restaurants and the Q ?

Yes, you can use the dining package for Los Lobos and Q.

Left Center Right!

It's a really fun dice game and I'd never heard of it until our Panama Canal cruise a few years ago. We played nearly every sea day. First game we had about 30 people show up. After that there was always 15-20. It's a great way to get to know your fellow passengers. We made lifelong friends on that cruise.

Here are the rules to play (better than me trying to explain it! ;p)

https://www.wikihow.com/Play-LCR

We used dollar bills instead of chips so $3 per person per game.

You can get the game on Amazon for around $7.

P.S. I like the roulette idea!

When using the Valet Service it includes transportation via Bus to airport! We did not understand this ahead of time and had pre-booked our ride. It was explained while we were curbside; so be aware if use use the service and want the ride.

Explained to you by who? BirdTravels (who used the Port Valet service) reported after the inaugural Bliss Alaska cruise that the shuttle was $20 p/p. Motegi used a flat rate taxi for $40. He said you must specifically ask for a flat rate taxi which we were planning to take as there will be 3 of us. Free would be way better! LOL! We do plan to use the Port Valet service.

Just trying to gather all the information I can.

Enjoyed your review! Thankful to all the people posting about Bliss in Alaska.

I haven't cruised on NCL since they started offering the Latitudes shore excursion discount. If I'm platinum but my husband is not, can I ordere both tickets in my name and get my discount on both tickets?

You have to book excursions in each passenger's name.

Thoroughly enjoyed your review and pics! Thanks for posting.

You'll LOVE Denali National Park. We did a land package on our first Alaska cruise. The highlight was a mama bear with her 2 yearling cubs getting within 100 ft of our bus. I thought we'd tip the bus over with everyone rushing to the one side to take pictures. LOL! We also saw a huge male moose in the distance. I don't even know how the tour guide spotted it. We had to use binoculars to see it. The tour guide said it was rare to see a moose. Hope y'all see one too!

Your review makes me even more excited for our upcoming Bliss Alaska cruise in September. :D

First time on Breakaway...

 

We are in a Balcony 9224.

 

What kind of coffee maker do they have in Balcony rooms?

 

Starting chemo next week for approximately 6 months. Trying to decide if I should try to switch to a handicapped cabin for the bathroom facilities. Don't know what kind of condition I will be in, but I am going. After my 2 surgeries last month, I do sometimes now use a wheel chair for long lines.

 

Thanks

 

Pat:)

I can't help with the coffee maker question but just wanted to say I will be praying for you. My SIL was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer about a year and a half ago. She's been through chemo, radiation, double mastectomy, complications and more surgery and lastly reconstruction surgery about a month ago. She has continued to work through it all (except recovering from surgeries) and we all pray this is done. She is a strong woman!

It wouldn't hurt to book an accessible cabin. I have mobility issues and don't book accessible (yet) but I do have a Hugo (walker with big wheels - not those tiny wheels). You might check into getting one of those. I got mine for about $100 on Amazon and it has a seat with storage area underneath. It's been a lifesaver for me.

Prayers and good wishes!

Edited to add: I think if you get a doctor's prescription for the walker, insurance or medicare will pay for part or all of it.

You've got me hooked! Keep it coming! :D

The “shuttles” are full size tour buses. And the majority of people have their luggage stored in the lower luggage compartment (there will be space for a walker).

Thank you very much!

You can book at guest services or as you exit the terminal, they will sell you a pass. Lots and lots of buses continually leaving.

 

Because of the very limited street capacity at the terminal, NCL is pushing Port Valet and airport shuttles.

Another question about the shuttle. I use a walker. Do the shuttle buses have a place to store this?

The Port Valet and airport shuttles sound like a great idea to me!

Once again, thanks for the amazing photo travelogue. Really appreciate all the work you did to make it happen. I feel like I know absolutely EVERYthing about the Bliss after your review. :)

Well that settles that. He takes the award for the best video review of the Bliss.

Totally agree! Wow! Thanks for sharing, David!

YAY! I can see pics again! :D

I booked my 3 specialty and 2 Platinum dinners with my PCC with no problem and Q is one of them.

Hmmm. I tried for every single day on our cruise and get "reservations not offered". I had no issues with Cagney's or Los Lobos. Hopefully it's just a glitch online. I'll contact my PCC tomorrow and see if she can do it for me.

Thanks.

Is there a way to mute a user on this thread? Just asking of course, not thinking of anyone in particular. 🙄

I wish! ;p

Haven can book at the 130 day mark.

Thanks. I just went back and booked Cagney's and Los Lobos. I guess Q doesn't take reservations?? Says something like reservations not required.

I swear I couldn't book earlier today. Must be part of the glitch others are experiencing. :::shrugs:::

Hmm, just realized you're less than 100 days out. We're in the Haven. Not sure if that makes a difference in when you can book.

I'm sailing Sep 22 so am at 107 days. I can't book yet. I've heard 100 days out is when you can book.

Pix are back!!!!

Not for me. On my laptop using Chrome with Windows 7. Also tried FF. No go. :(

Blissful Cruiser, you asked the same question already. Post #214. Can you show a little patience and let them enjoy the cruise? So much amazing information is already being provided, not to mention your many other questions that were answered so quickly.

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None of the latest pictures posted are showing for me [emoji80]

None of the pictures in the entire thread are showing. I wonder what's up with that. :(

What is the Aloha Tower?

http://www.alohatower.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloha_Tower

I've been following along since you started this thread and just wanted to pop in to thank you for the travelogue and amazing pics. You are a GREAT photographer!! Appreciate the pics and ship info. AND the Seattle info. You are an active young couple! Hubby and I have been to Seattle twice but this will be my mom's first visit. She's 88. She is just a wee bit excited about the whole trip. LOL! :D(We're on the last Bliss Alaska cruise of the season - Sep 22.)