Is Norwegian Bliss a big ship?

Ship Largest By Length - Norwegian Bliss & Norwegian Encore The Norwegian Bliss weighs in at 168,028 Gross Register Tonnage, is capable of hosting 4,004 guests at double occupancy, accommodating 1,716 crew members, and was built in 2018.



Yes, the Norwegian Bliss is classified as a "Mega Ship" and is one of the largest and most feature-rich vessels in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. Launched in 2018 and recently refreshed, it has a massive gross tonnage of approximately 168,028 tons and stretches 1,094 feet in length. With a double-occupancy guest capacity of 4,004 passengers (and a total capacity near 5,000) supported by over 1,700 crew members, it is designed specifically for high-capacity, "freestyle" cruising. The ship's size allows for "deck-defying" amenities, most notably a two-level electric race track and a massive open-air laser tag arena. It also features a signature 20,000-square-foot Observation Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, which was originally designed to provide the best possible views for its popular Alaska itineraries. Despite its enormous scale, the ship utilizes a "neighborhood" layout to help manage passenger flow, ensuring that even with 4,000 people on board, guests can find quiet retreats like The Haven or the adults-only Spice H2O deck.

People Also Ask

At 4,004 passengers at double occupancy, it is a big ship, with a robust selection of dining venues, top-deck fun and enjoyable nighttime entertainment -- particularly The Beatles cover band in The Cavern and the full-scale productions of the Broadway hit musicals Jersey Boys and Six.

MORE DETAILS

Carnival Vs. Carnival has one of the largest fleets at sea, with several classes of ships, each offering its own spin on fun. The newer ships tend to be larger, with more amenities. While Norwegian's fleet is not as large, the line has more breadth in passenger counts – meaning you have more choices among size of ship.

MORE DETAILS

When the stabilizers aren't needed, they are retracted into the vessel's side. Older and smaller ships are less likely to have this technology and are much more apt to feel the motion of the ocean. A mega-ship, such as Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, might just be the best cruise ship to avoid seasickness.

MORE DETAILS

Within the last 111 years, over 20 cruise ships and ocean liners have sunk.

MORE DETAILS

Norwegian Bliss has 20 decks and 2,220 cabins, and can carry 4,000 passengers. The hull art for Norwegian Bliss was designed by marine wildlife artist Robert Wyland. Wyland is best known for his Whaling Wall murals, in which he painted life-sized whales on 100 buildings all over the world.

MORE DETAILS

Complimentary venues on Norwegian Bliss are limited to the three main dining rooms, which all share the same menu each day, plus the buffet and the 24/7 Local Bar & Grill.

MORE DETAILS

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Six is the sell-out award-winning musical that has not only taken the theater world by storm but also the charts. These Queens may have green sleeves, but their lipstick is rebellious red. Available on Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway.

MORE DETAILS