Norwegian Bliss and Getaway to undergo refit and refurbishment 

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that its sister ships Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway are set to undergo drydock updates that will introuce new experiences, including a cinema, dining venues, and an outdoor recreational area.

New onboard experiences will include the Silver Screen Bistro, an immersive cinema and dining venue, and Horizon Park, a new outdoor recreational area, while popular dining venues like Cagney’s Steakhouse and Teppanyaki will be expanded.

Accommodations throughout both ships, including The Haven by Norwegian, will also be enhanced.

“At Norwegian Cruise Line, our guests and what they value most is critical in order for us to develop experiences. Our goal is to provide them their very own best vacation,” said David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line.

“From creating new concepts that offer more outdoor gathering spaces for making memories with friends and family, to expanding dining options that consistently bring joy to our guests across our fleet, we’re providing more to do and more to enjoy for all types of travelers,” he said.

Norwegian Bliss will go into dry dock first, from January 17th to February 2nd, 2025. She will recieve the new Horizon Park, an outdoor gathering space offering lawn games like cornhole and giant Jenga, along with reclining loungers for sunbathing.

Accommodations in The Haven by Norwegian will also be updated, with the introduction of three-bedroom Premiere Owner’s Suites, featuring three-and-a-half baths, a dining room with views of The Haven Horizon Lounge and refurbished living areas. 

Additionally, 24 new balcony staterooms and two new club balcony staterooms will be retrofitted aboard the ship.

Public areas will see popular dining venues expanded, including Cagney’s Steakhouse (replacing Los Lobos), Teppanyaki (replacing Coco’s), and the addition of Palomar, a seafood restaurant which debuted on the Norwegian Prima in 2022, replacing Ocean Blue. 

Following her drydock, Norwegian Bliss will embark on a 13-day itinerary from Southampton to Miami, followed by cruises to the Western Caribbean, Mexican Riviera and Alaska starting in April 2025.

Norwegian Breakaway will go into dry dock from February 19th to March 14th, 2025, introducing several new experience, such as the Silver Screen Bistro (replacing the Spiegel Tent). The new concept will offer oversized recliners and retractable tables, serving shareable handheld menu items, including dishes from Food Republic.

Norwegian Breakaway will also introduce Horizon Park, and The Stadium, a family-friendly outdoor activities area, and an expanded Cagney’s Steakhouse to replace Moderno Churrascaria. 

Ocean Blue will be transformed into Palomar, and Vibe Beach Club and The Haven Sundeck will be expanded with more seating and cabanas. 

Norwegian Breakaway will operate itineraries from Barcelona and Venice to destinations such as Florence/Pisa, Palma, Cannes and Corfu following her refit.