Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Bliss is one of Norwegian's 21 active ships and first entered service in 2018 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 168,028 gross tons, 1,094 feet in length, and 16 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 4,004 guests and approximately 1,716 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $920 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Norwegian Bliss
Ship Stats
Year Built
2018
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
168,028 GT
Length
1,094 ft
Capacity
4,004
Crew
1,716
Cost
$920 million
Decks
16
Breakaway Plus Class
Breakaway Plus Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Norwegian. The first ship introduced in this class was Norwegian Escape (2015), followed by Norwegian Joy (2017), Norwegian Bliss (2018), and Norwegian Encore (2019).
Norwegian Bliss Ship Age
Norwegian Bliss entered service in 2018. Across Norwegian's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 6 of 21 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Norwegian Bliss
Current ship
Norwegian Bliss Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
The Norwegian Bliss, a Breakaway Plus-class ship, was last renovated in February 2025 (January 17 to February 2, 2025) at a shipyard in Portland, Oregon. This dry dock introduced Horizon Park, a new top-deck venue with panoramic views, alongside refreshed interiors with new carpeting and upholstery in its 2,220 staterooms. Technical maintenance ensured its propulsion and safety systems remained efficient, and the hull was repainted. Existing features like the Observation Lounge and go-kart track were preserved, enhancing its appeal for Alaska cruises.
Norwegian Bliss Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Norwegian's fleet
Norwegian Bliss measures 1,094 feet (333 m) (vs Norwegian fleet average of 994 ft) and has gross tonnage of 168,028 GT (vs fleet average of 123,300 GT). It ranks 1 of 21 by length and 2 of 21 by tonnage in Norwegian's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Norwegian Bliss vs Norwegian fleet averages
Norwegian Bliss carries 4,004 passengers (vs Norwegian average of 3,073) and has 1,716 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,303). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.33:1 compared with Norwegian's overall 2.36:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
4,004
passengers
Crew Members
1,716
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.33 : 1
Norwegian Avg
2.36 : 1
Norwegian Bliss
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Bliss.
Deck 16buffetGarden Cafe
Deck 6cafeStarbucks
Deck 6main dining roomSavor
Deck 6main dining roomTaste
Deck 7main dining roomThe Manhattan Room
Deck 17quick eatsAmerican Diner
Deck 7quick eatsThe Local Bar & Grill
Deck 8specialtyCagney's Steakhouse
Deck 8specialtyFood Republic
Deck 8specialtyLa Cucina
Deck 17specialtyLe Bistro
Deck 8specialtyPalomar
Deck 6specialtyQ Texas Smokehouse
Deck 6specialtyTeppanyaki
Deck 18specialtyThe Haven Restaurant
Deck 8sweetsDolce Gelato
Deck 8sweetsThe Bake Shop
Deck Plans
The Norwegian Bliss has a total of 16 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 5. The highest passenger deck is Deck 20. Click below to access deck plans for the Norwegian Bliss. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 5 of 16
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Frequently Asked Questions
Norwegian Bliss quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Norwegian Bliss Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the Norwegian Bliss buffet on Deck 16 of the ship.
The Norwegian Bliss, a Breakaway Plus-class ship, was last renovated in February 2025 (January 17 to February 2, 2025) at a shipyard in Portland, Oregon. This dry dock introduced Horizon Park, a new top-deck venue with panoramic views, alongside refreshed interiors with new carpeting and upholstery in its 2,220 staterooms. Technical maintenance ensured its propulsion and safety systems remained efficient, and the hull was repainted. Existing features like the Observation Lounge and go-kart track were preserved, enhancing its appeal for Alaska cruises.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Breakaway Plus class.
The ship features 17 restaurants, 19 bars, 39 activities, 0 shows and 6 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Norwegian Bliss has a total of 16 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 20.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Norwegian Bliss. The ship's capacity is 4,004. When comparing the occupancy to the average Norwegian passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,120 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.
The Norwegian Bliss was built in 2018. Norwegian includes 21 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2026. The average Norwegian ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
Each of Norwegian's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Norwegian Bliss is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Norwegian Bliss length equals 1,094 feet (333 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 21 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 994 feet (303 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.