travel42 Cruise Ship Review: Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Bliss

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Introduction and History

When launched in 2018, Norwegian Bliss was the largest cruise ship to sail the Western U.S. or Alaska. Christened in Seattle by ship godfather and radio/TV host Elvis Duran, this is the 16th ship of the fleet.

At 168,028 gross tons Bliss is among the largest cruise ships in the world and tops out at 22.5 knots. With double occupancy, passenger load is 4,004, serviced by 1,716 crew.

To protect Alaska's fragile ecosystems, several green featu...