Norwegian Bliss - Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles
A winter-and-spring 2026 staple for Norwegian Bliss: round-trip from the San Pedro cruise terminal down the Baja coast to the three classic Mexican Riviera ports. Two sea days on the way south leave time for the ship's go-kart track and Observation Lounge before back-to-back calls in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas.
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Ship Details — Norwegian Bliss
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Year Built
2018
Tonnage
168,028 GT
Passengers
4,004
Crew
1,716
Decks
20
Class
Breakaway Plus
Itinerary & Route Map
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Where this cruise calls, day by day
5 ports and 3 sea days over 7 Nights.
- Day 1Los Angeles, CA port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Los Angeles, CA
United StatesDepart Day 2 · At sea
Day 3 · At sea
- Day 4Puerto Vallarta port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Puerto Vallarta
MexicoPort - Day 5Mazatlán port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Mazatlán
MexicoPort - Day 6Cabo San Lucas port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Cabo San Lucas
MexicoPort Day 7 · At sea
- Day 8Los Angeles, CA port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Los Angeles, CA
United StatesArrive
Onboard Amenities
Cruise Highlights
About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Norwegian Bliss
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Norwegian Bliss sailing. Distilled from 419 traveler threads, Cruise Critic member reviews and travel blogs.
Norwegian Bliss debuted in 2018 as one of NCL's flagship Breakaway-Plus mega-ships and quickly became the line's go-to vessel for Alaska, sailing round-trip from Seattle. What makes it stand out is the combination of top-deck thrills and a design tuned for scenic cruising: a two-level go-kart speedway and open-air laser tag up top, paired with a sprawling forward Observation Lounge built specifically to take in Alaska's glaciers and coastline. The vibe is high-energy and family-friendly, but with enough adults-only and premium retreats that couples and solo travelers also feel catered to.
What People Love
- The two-level Bliss Speedway go-kart track is a genuine bucket-list thrill that reviewers love for the novelty of racing on top of a cruise ship
- Purpose-built for Alaska, the expansive forward Observation Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows is repeatedly called the perfect spot for soaking in glaciers and scenery
- Strong Broadway-caliber entertainment, with Tony Award winners Jersey Boys and Six plus the wildly popular Beatles cover band in The Cavern Club
Common Complaints
- The main pool deck gets badly overcrowded, with many guests saying you must pay extra for Vibe Beach Club just to find a lounger
- Persistent nickel-and-diming: go-karts, laser tag, arcade, specialty dining and drinks all carry upcharges on top of the fare
- Buffet food draws frequent criticism as mediocre to poor, even when main and specialty dining rate well