Norwegian Bliss - December 23, 2026
The December 23, 2026 cruise on the Norwegian Bliss departs from New York, New York. On this 12 Night Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas (New York Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 7 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Bliss sets sail on Wednesday, Dec 23rd and returns on Monday, Jan 4th.
December 23, 2026
Dec 23rd - Jan 4th
Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian Cruise Line
12 Night Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas
from New York, New York
Norwegian Bliss
NORWEGIAN BLISS SIZE
The Bliss has a construction date of 2018 and a total size of 168,028 gross tons. The ship measures 1,094 feet (333 meters) in length. Norwegian Bliss is included in Norwegian’s Breakaway Plus Class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Bliss holds 5,720 passengers. That includes 4,004 cruise vacationers and 1,716 staff members. The Bliss total number of staterooms is 2,043.
Norwegian Bliss Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:168,028 GT
- Length:1,094 ft (333 m)
- Beam:136 ft (41 m)
- Draft:29 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:2018
- Years Served:2018-present
- Capacity:4,004
- Crew Members:1,716
- Total on Board:5,720
- Total Staterooms:2,043
- Flagged Country:Bahamas
- Ship Cost:920 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Norwegian Bliss age and stats vs all Norwegian ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Norwegian Bliss Deck Plans.
Itinerary
Norwegian Bliss - December 23, 2026 - 12 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 22nd | New York, New York |
| 2 | Dec 23rd | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 24th | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 26th | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
| 5 | Dec 27th | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| 6 | Dec 28th | Basseterre, St. Kitts |
| 7 | Dec 29th | Tortola, British Virgin Islands |
| 8 | Dec 30th | Philipsburg, St. Maarten |
| 9 | Dec 31st | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas |
| 10 | Dec 31st | At Sea |
| 11 | Jan 1st | At Sea |
| 12 | Jan 2nd | At Sea |
| 13 | Jan 4th | New York, New York |
Cruise Itinerary
The Norwegian Bliss sails on December 23, 2026 for a 12 Night Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas (New York Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of New York, New York at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of New York, New York on Jan 4th at 6:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the Norwegian Bliss will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.
The question is never What will I do in New York? but rather, What won't I do in New York? With over 18,000 restaurants, 150 world-class museums, and more than 10,000 shops filled with brand names and bargains from around the world, New York City has something for everyone. And that's not including the shows, landmarks and history that make New York one of the finest cities in the world.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Puerto Plata is located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. It is known as the Amber Coast because of its rich deposits of the fossil resin. The province sprawls out over 70 miles of coast, white sand beaches, protected coral reefs, coconut groves, coastal lagoons, and crystalline waters. In the city, you can visit Mt. Isabel de Torres, a national park and botanical garden.
The fortress of El Morro guards the harbor against long-gone Sir Francis Drake and his British privateers. The colorful streets of Old San Juan retain the Latin flavor of its seafaring past, when this was the heart of the Spanish Main. Sample the fiery rum made here, or indulge in an icy treat made from fresh tropical fruit and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere.
This fertile isle is a land of rain forests, tropical flowers, and abundant sugar cane. After a stroll around the charming colonial streets and shops of the capital, Basseterre, tour the island or visit Brimstone Hill Fort, an impressive construction that is one of the wonders of the Caribbean world.
An island under two flags, St. Martin/St. Maarten is French and Dutch. Philipsburg is on the Dutch side and famous for its duty-free emporia and casinos. A short drive will bring you to Marigot, a charming French Colonial outpost featuring shops filled with French fashions and imported Gallic goodies, as well as beautiful beaches.
Charlotte Amalie, is the capital of the United States Virgin Islands and the most popular cruise port in the Caribbean. Named for a Danish Queen, the city features pastel houses that are heavily sprinkled against a background of emerald hills. Colorful sloops dock along the waterfront, and a few steps back, down alleyways lined with old Danish warehouse buildings, is a world-famous shopping center.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
The question is never What will I do in New York? but rather, What won't I do in New York? With over 18,000 restaurants, 150 world-class museums, and more than 10,000 shops filled with brand names and bargains from around the world, New York City has something for everyone. And that's not including the shows, landmarks and history that make New York one of the finest cities in the world.