Cruise Guides
First-Time NCL: Norwegian Bliss Freestyle Guide
A first-timer's guide to NCL Freestyle Cruising on Norwegian Bliss: how dining works, booking, embarkation, the app, and mistakes to avoid on a canal cruise.
Norwegian Bliss: Panama Canal Transit Tips
Insider tips for the Panama Canal transit on Norwegian Bliss: the best viewing spots, timing your day, what to book early, and packing for the tropics.
Best Cabins on Norwegian Bliss (and Which to Avoid)
Which cabins on Norwegian Bliss to book and which to avoid, how The Haven and solo Studios work, why a balcony pays off on a canal cruise, plus a deck guide.
Norwegian Bliss: Panama Canal Cruise Guide
A guide to Norwegian Bliss's Panama Canal cruise: Cabo, Acapulco, Guatemala, Costa Rica, the canal transit, Cartagena, and how to plan each port day.
What to Expect on Norwegian Bliss
What to expect on Norwegian Bliss: the two-deck Observation Lounge, the Speedway go-karts, The Haven, the Aqua Park, laser tag, and Freestyle dining.
Norwegian Bliss Cruise Guide: What to Know
A complete guide to Norwegian Bliss, NCL's Breakaway Plus megaship and near-twin of Encore, sailing the bucket-list Panama Canal from Los Angeles to Miami.
Norwegian Encore: The Haven and the Speedway
A guide to Norwegian Encore's signatures: The Haven suite complex and the three-level Speedway go-kart track, what they cost, and whether they are worth it.
First-Time NCL: Norwegian Encore Freestyle Guide
A first-timer's guide to NCL Freestyle Cruising on Norwegian Encore: how dining works, booking, embarkation in Seattle, the app, and mistakes to avoid.
Norwegian Encore: Glacier Bay Alaska Tips
Insider Norwegian Encore tips for the Glacier Bay day and Alaska: what to book early, the best viewing spots, packing for the cold, and planning port days.
Best Cabins on Norwegian Encore (and Which to Avoid)
Which cabins on Norwegian Encore to book and which to avoid, how The Haven and solo Studios work, why a balcony pays off in Alaska, and a deck-by-deck guide.