More Bliss questions.

[54Carol]

New to NCL line and Bliss. I was watching a YouTube video from a travel agent showing the Bliss and I have a couple questions.

What shows have a charge?

Does the water tubes have a charge?

Does the Local Bar & Grill have an a-la-carte charge?

Does Teppanyaki have an a-la-carte charge?

What is the difference between a balcony and a club balcony room?

What times do the shows start?

Is there a charge for the Salt room at the spa?  

Are any parts of the spa free?

 

I'm sure I'll have more questions.

[Swalsh80]

We were on Bliss in 2018, and will be sailing on her again in November.  I'll have a go at some of your questions...anybody else chime in if things have changed recently. Shows in the theater, comedy club, and music venues are free (just get there early for best seating choices. Water slides are free. Local bar and grill are free ( except ice cream sundaes). Teppanyaki is a specialty restaurant,  use your specialty dining credit, or pay a la carte. Don't know the difference in the cabins, we usually pick a standard balcony. Shows start around 7ish. Spa I have no idea as I've never used it. Hope that helps!

[ggTexasGal]

1 hour ago, 54Carol said:

What shows have a charge?  I don't believe any shows on BLISS have a charge

Does the water tubes have a charge? NO

Does the Local Bar & Grill have an a-la-carte charge? Shouldn't be a problem!

Does Teppanyaki have an a-la-carte charge?  FLAT FEE (Part of the Free-at-Sea Package if you wish to use a Dining Credit there.

What is the difference between a balcony and a club balcony room? A Balcony room is slightly smaller than a CLUB BALCONY (which has a larger bathroom).  Also, Club Balconies receive some perks that are not offered in Balconies!

What times do the shows start?  Varies... Once onboard use the NCL APP, Use a screen near Elevators, or go to Box Office to book what is available!   

Is there a charge for the Salt room at the spa?  You need to purchase a SPA Pass to access the Salt Room!

Are any parts of the spa free? You may visit on Embarkation Day to tour the facilities at no charge.

You can find many answers to your questions by opening this link. Note: Search (CLICK on) the subjects listed under the picture of the Bliss!!!

https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/bliss

 

[ggTexasGal]

There are sample menus for most of the restaurants listed  (within the link above).

[hallux]

2 hours ago, 54Carol said:

What is the difference between a balcony and a club balcony room?

NCL has a handy page where you can find these answers - 

https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/bliss/staterooms/club-balcony-suite

https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/bliss/staterooms/balcony

 

[jehebardar]

2 hours ago, 54Carol said:

New to NCL line and Bliss. I was watching a YouTube video from a travel agent showing the Bliss and I have a couple questions.

What shows have a charge?  All of the main shows are complimentary.

Does the water tubes have a charge?  NO the waterpark is free

Does the Local Bar & Grill have an a-la-carte charge?  No you can eat all you want

Does Teppanyaki have an a-la-carte charge? Yes unless you have the dining package

What is the difference between a balcony and a club balcony room? I don't know that one.

What times do the shows start? You can book all of this on your my ncl account online and see the times before you cruise, this is the easiest way to do that, you can also book your dining reservations for the specialty restaurants, the main dining rooms don't require a reservation, nor does the buffet you just show up when they're open.

Is there a charge for the Salt room at the spa?  There's a charge for everything at the spa lol

Are any parts of the spa free? see above

 

I'm sure I'll have more questions. Fire away, I was last on the Bliss in Alaska pre covid so it's been awhile...

 

[chefchick]

I will be boarding the Bliss this Sunday !!  Be sure to make reservations for shows (if that is a priority, and it should be as they have two great ones plus comedy, etc) as soon as you board..they have not been available to book pre cruise.

 

 Bliss has one of the nicer thermal suites (IMO) so if you’ve been thinking about a spa package that includes the salt room, then make reservations as soon as possible because it can sell out.

[BirdTravels]

4 hours ago, 54Carol said:

New to NCL line and Bliss. I was watching a YouTube video from a travel agent showing the Bliss and I have a couple questions.

What shows have a charge?

Does the water tubes have a charge?

Does the Local Bar & Grill have an a-la-carte charge?

Does Teppanyaki have an a-la-carte charge?

What is the difference between a balcony and a club balcony room?

What times do the shows start?

Is there a charge for the Salt room at the spa?  

Are any parts of the spa free?

 

I'm sure I'll have more questions.

 

What shows have a charge? Changed from what. The main shows are Jersey Boys and SIX.

Does the water tubes have a charge? No. 

Does the Local Bar & Grill have an a-la-carte charge? No, it is complimentary. 

Does Teppanyaki have an a-la-carte charge? No, it is a flat cover charge of $49+tip

What is the difference between a balcony and a club balcony room? Bathroom size and a few perks

• Option to pre-book onboard entertainment and dining as early as 125 days prior to sailing
• Complimentary treats delivered to your stateroom
• Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine
• Complimentary choice of one valet laundry or pressing service
• Bliss Collection by Norwegian™ featuring fine linens, pillows and a memory foam mattress or mattress topper

What times do the shows start? Varies 

Is there a charge for the Salt room at the spa?  You need to pay for a weekly Thermal Suite pass $339 per person. 

Are any parts of the spa free? No. 

[pc_load_letter]

Do you have to make reservations for the "Speak-easy" show or is it first come first serve?

 

Is there a sauna for free use or do I need a day pass etc to use the facilities (outside of just the normal gym) ETA, have no desire to use salt room or the heated chairs, just looking for a sauna.

Edited October 27, 2022 by pc_load_letter

[ggTexasGal]

I don't believe "Prohibition The Musical" is available any longer on the Bliss!

There is no place referred to as "The Speak Easy" (Except when Prohibition WAS on Bliss).

However, you probably would need to make reservations onboard for other shows in the Bliss Theater, &/or, at Social Comedy and Night Club.  You can get more information by logging into you account, selecting your cruise, and look for EXPLORE and PLAN.  Then scroll down and search on the left-hand side for Onboard Entertainment, Activities & Casino.

[pc_load_letter]

29 minutes ago, pc_load_letter said:

Do you have to make reservations for the "Speak-easy" show or is it first come first serve?

 

Is there a sauna for free use or do I need a day pass etc to use the facilities (outside of just the normal gym) ETA, have no desire to use salt room or the heated chairs, just looking for a sauna.

 

Disregard the question about the steam room. I now have that answer.

[pc_load_letter]

Just now, ggTexasGal said:

I don't believe "Prohibition The Musical" is available any longer on the Bliss!

There is no place referred to as "The Speak Easy" (Except when Prohibition WAS on Bliss).

However, you probably would need to make reservations onboard for other shows in the Bliss Theater, &/or, at Social Comedy and Night Club.  You can get more information by logging into you account, selecting your cruise, and look for EXPLORE and PLAN.  Then scroll down and search on the left-hand side for Onboard Entertainment, Activities & Casino.

 

Thanks! Yeah, it's been frustrating watching old reviews of Bliss and they mention items\shows that are no longer on the ship.

 

Thanks for the reply!

[seekatz]

off topic but what TV stations does the Bliss have?

Thanks

[BEACHBARB]

If SIX is still on the Bliss - it's a MUST SEE!!!!  I still listen to the music all the time and just loved it.  

[NW Pacific]

Six was on the Bliss Sept. 2022 Alaska Cruise

[BirdTravels]

7 hours ago, seekatz said:

off topic but what TV stations does the Bliss have?

Thanks

Kinda of a standard channel line up for NCL (not Bliss-specific)

 

001 Navigation Channel

002 Bridge Camera

003 Feel Free Channel (NCL Advertising) 

004 Port Information Channel

005 Activities Channel

007 Onboard Offerings / Advertising Channel

007 Shore Ex / Cruise Reward Channel

008 Shopping Channel

009 NCL Partners Advertising Channel

010 Safety Channel

011 Cruise Director Daily Show Channel / Replays of onboard game shows

012 BBC

013 MSNBC

014 CNBC

015 FOX News

016 Sport 24 (lots of football a.k.a. soccer)

017 Prime

018 Special Feed

019 Action Movies (old movies

020 Drama Movies (old movies

021 Comedy Movies (old movies

022 Family Movies (old movies)023 Favorite Shows (old reruns)

Edited October 28, 2022 by BirdTravels

[chefchick]

7 hours ago, BEACHBARB said:

If SIX is still on the Bliss - it's a MUST SEE!!!!  I still listen to the music all the time and just loved it.  

God, I hope it’s still on….it’s the main reason I am boarding this Sunday.  Yep, I love the shows that much.  Some pick cruise lines depending on wether they serve Coke or Pepsi products, so don’t judge me. 😜

[Rulers Mom]

On 10/26/2022 at 6:16 PM, BirdTravels said:

Is there a charge for the Salt room at the spa?  You need to pay for a weekly Thermal Suite pass $339 per person. 

Are any parts of the spa free? No. 

 

OR you can book a Spa Room and access to all spa amenities are included for the duration of the cruise.  There are interior, balcony, and suite options.

 

From their website “Thermal Suite with a steam or a dip in the Vitality Pool. Within these tranquil walls, experience the Salt Room, a dramatic grotto surrounded with layers of body-cleansing salt crystals.”  

 

[BirdTravels]

23 hours ago, chefchick said:

God, I hope it’s still on….it’s the main reason I am boarding this Sunday.  Yep, I love the shows that much.  Some pick cruise lines depending on wether they serve Coke or Pepsi products, so don’t judge me. 😜

SIX was wonderful. We lined up early and got great seats on the Breakaway in August. When we returned, we check med and a similar seat to the Broadway show would cost $350 each. 

[LaCal]

Here’s Day 5 dailies from the current

Bliss 5 day cruise 

 

I’ll be getting ones from the next sailing which starts tomorrow ands a 7 day cruise 

🍹🍹🍹😜

[LaCal]

Here’s Day 1 Dailies of the Current Bliss 7 day cruise 

 

 

[pandncruisers]

Thanks for the daily.  We will be boarding this coming Sunday. Really need a vaca.  

[curlstravel]

Going on the bliss for our first time in December. We booked the spa and wanted to know if the Hot tubs etc. have salt water or chlorine?

When you get on the ship where do you go to make restaurant reservations? Show reservations?

[BirdTravels]

7 minutes ago, curlstravel said:

Going on the bliss for our first time in December. We booked the spa and wanted to know if the Hot tubs etc. have salt water or chlorine?

When you get on the ship where do you go to make restaurant reservations? Show reservations?

All Thermal Suite pools and hot tub is fresh water. 
 

First go to The Social, Deck 6 mid-ship and make entertainment reservations (Jersey Boys, SIX, Comedy Shows (early shows family oriented, late shows 18+), Canvas by U Painting). Then go across the hall to Teppanyaki to make/fix dining reservations). 

Edited November 17, 2022 by BirdTravels

[curlstravel]

Thank you