Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), The world leader in cruise travel today revealed that Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway will both receive major renovations to provide more onboard experiences for guests. These include the addition of a brand-new dining and entertainment area called Silver Screen Bistro, a new outdoor recreation concept called Horizon Park, the expansion of well-known dining establishments like Cagney’s Steakhouse and Teppanyaki, and more rooms like The Haven by Norwegian®.
In order for Norwegian Cruise Line to create experiences, we must consider our passengers and their top priorities. Norwegian Cruise Line president David J. Herrera stated, “We want to give them the best vacation possible.” “We’re offering more to do and more to enjoy for all types of travelers, from developing new concepts that offer more outdoor gathering spaces for creating memories with friends and family to expanding dining options that consistently bring joy to our guests across our fleet.”
ALL-NEW OUTDOOR VENUE, UPGRADED STATEROOMS AND EXPANDED RESTAURANTS ABOARD NORWEGIAN BLISS
A brand-new location, Horizon Park, will be available to guests after Norwegian Bliss’ dry dock, which is scheduled for January 17, 2025, until February 2, 2025. The adaptable outdoor meeting area will provide a range of activities, including gigantic Jenga, lawn games like cornhole, and comfortable lounge chairs for the best sunbathing on the upper deck. The area, which was created by NCL’s Innovation Team in partnership with SMC Design and Conductr.
Building on the demand for the new three-bedroom category in The Haven by Norwegian®, which was first seen on Norwegian Prima® and then expanded to Norwegian Joy® and Norwegian Encore® in 2024, Norwegian Bliss will now also undergo updated accommodations for the Premiere Owner’s Suites with Large Balconies in the Brand’s ship-within-a-ship concept. These premium, top-tier suites will now include three bedrooms; three-and-a-half baths; a separate dining room overlooking The Haven Horizon Lounge; and fully refurbished living areas, master bedrooms and outdoor balcony furnishings. Repurposing a portion of the Observation Lounge on deck 15, the ship will also add 24 additional balcony staterooms and two additional club balcony staterooms.
As a result of overwhelming guest popularity, enhancements to public areas will include an expanded Cagney’s Steakhouse, replacing Los Lobos; an expanded Teppanyaki, replacing Coco’s; and the introduction of Palomar, the elevated seafood specialty dining restaurant that premiered on Norwegian Prima in 2022, replacing Ocean Blue. Once the ship completes the two-week dry dock, Norwegian Bliss will embark on a 13-day itinerary, beginning on Feb. 2, 2025, from Southampton, U.K. to Miami, before sailing to the Western Caribbean from Miami in February 2025; cruising to the Mexican Riviera in March 2025; and sailings from Seattle for its Alaska cruise season starting in April 2025.
INDUSTRY- FIRST MOVIE AND DINING EXPERIENCE AT SEA ON NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY
As part of NCL’s commitment to its guest first philosophy, Norwegian Breakaway will also undergo enhancements from Feb. 19, 2025, to March 14, 2025. Developed by the Brand’s Innovation Team and Studio DADO, a longtime design partner of NCL, guests will have the opportunity to experience the all-new Silver Screen Bistro, an immersive movie and dining venue for guests of all ages to enjoy.
Similar to Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway will also offer the brand-new Horizon Park, an outdoor recreation area on top of the ship to bring guests beautiful 360° views of the ocean. The al-fresco venue will boast an additional feature, an expansive stage for live music and entertainment, for guests to enjoy with friends, family and fellow cruisers.
As a result of its popularity on the Prima Class ships, Norwegian Breakaway will debut The Stadium, the complimentary outdoor activities concept offering family-friendly games. Additionally, guest-favorite restaurant Cagney’s Steakhouse will replace Moderno Churrascaria to add more seating to the venue, and Ocean Blue will become Palomar.
