Norwegian Bliss
Breakaway Plus Class · Norwegian Cruise Line
// ABOUT THE SHIP
About the Ship
Norwegian Bliss is a Breakaway Plus-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, originally launched in 2018 (8 years ago). She is one of 21 active ships in the Norwegian fleet and sails alongside 3 sister ships in the Breakaway Plus class. The ship underwent her most recent renovation in 2025, which included updates to onboard features and spaces.
Deck Plans – 16 Decks to explore
Norwegian Bliss spans 16 passenger-accessible decks with 2,043 staterooms and 81 onboard venues — including 39 activities, 21 bars & lounges, 15 dining, and 6 shopping. Explore every level from bow to stern using the interactive deck plans below.
PASSENGER DECKS
16
guest-accessible decks
STATEROOMS
2,043
cabins across all categories
VENUES ONBOARD
81venues
BY TYPE
Norwegian Bliss Cruises
Norwegian Bliss offers 3 sailings in June, ranging 7 nights, departing from Seattle, Washington, starting from $349 / guest.
Cabins – 2,043 staterooms
Norwegian Bliss has a total of 2,043 cabins throughout its 16 passenger decks. Those are made up of 1,088 Balcony, 80 The Haven, 308 Club Balcony Suite, 374 Inside, 111 Oceanview and 82 Studio cabins. The 35 stateroom categories that make up these 6 cabin types are found below, along with counts for each.
// SHIP CLASS
Breakaway Plusclass
YEARS
2015–2019
AVG SIZE
168k GT
AVG LENGTH
1,088 ft
AVG CAPACITY
4,018
Exceeding 164,000 gross tons, the Breakaway Plus class represents Norwegian’s largest traditional vessels, with the Encore topping out at 169,116 gross tons.
Things to do
Norwegian Bliss features 67 venues across 16 decks, including 26 activity, 20 bar, 15 dining, 3 other and 3 shopping. Explore every onboard experience from dining and entertainment to pools, fitness and more.
// AGE & RENOVATIONS
Norwegian Bliss ship age vs the fleet
Built in 2018 and last renovated in 2025, Norwegian Bliss is 8 years old. The fleet average age is 15 years. She is newer than 75% of the 21-ship fleet, ranking #6 from newest to oldest.
THIS SHIP
Age at a glance
BUILT
2018
8 years old today
LAST RENOVATED
2025
1 yrs ago
FLEET AVERAGE
15 yrs
7 newer
NEWER THAN
75%
of fleet
FLEET RANK
#6
of 21
FLEET RANKING
By age, newest to oldest
Out of 21 ships in the fleet, Norwegian Bliss ranks #6 when sorted from newest to oldest by build year.
AGE BENCHMARKS
Norwegian Bliss vs the fleet
SHIP RENOVATIONS
Last major refit
LAST RENOVATED
2025
1 years ago
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.
How big is Norwegian Bliss?
Compare the Norwegian Bliss ship size with the rest of the Norwegian fleet below. Included, you'll find gross tonnage, length, and the relationship between the two graphed in the scatter plot.
Norwegian Bliss measures 168,028 GT and 1,094 ft in length. The average size of a Norwegian ship is 123k gross tons and the average ship length is 994 ft. Norwegian Bliss is 36% larger and 10% longer than the average ship in the fleet.
// THIS SHIP
168k GT
NORWEGIAN BLISS
// AVERAGE
123k GT
FLEET AVERAGE
// LARGEST
169k GT
NORWEGIAN ENCORE
// SMALLEST
76k GT
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
// PROPORTIONAL AREA · 21 SHIPS · TOTAL 2589K GT
EACH CIRCLE'S AREA IS PROPORTIONAL TO GROSS TONNAGE · HOVER FOR DETAILS
// CAPACITY
Passenger Capacity
The Norwegian Bliss carries up to 4,004 guests and operates at roughly 100% capacity, so you can expect that number will accurately reflect your fellow passenger count. These guests are looked after by a crew of 1,716 staff members, representing a guest-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1. On average, Norwegian ships have 3,073 guests and 1,303 crew, which works out to a fleet-average ratio of 2.4:1.
// GUESTS
4,004
at full occupancy
// CREW
1,716
international staff
// RATIO// GUEST-TO-CREW
2.3:1
service ratio
// 5,720 PEOPLE ABOARD AT FULL CAPACITY
// 10 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About the Norwegian Bliss
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// TOTAL QUESTIONS
10
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LAST UPDATED · JUNE 11, 2026