NCL Bliss Club Balcony Suite: Our Honest Review

The Club Balcony Suite

Norwegian Bliss’s club balcony suite is a studio-style cabin with a combination living/sleeping area and a separate bathroom. The total square footage, including the balcony, is about 249 square feet. The balcony is about 42 square feet. The color scheme for the cabins on the Bliss is a calming blue and gray.

We stayed in cabin 13184 on Deck Thirteen, toward the bow (front) of the ship. Our cabin was close to the forward elevator bank, which gave us easy access to the rest of the ship.

The Sleeping Area

The NCL club balcony suite is a cabin with two beds that when pushed together, form a queen bed. The bed is made with two pillows per person, but no decorative pillows. A bed runner completes the look.

Lighting is available on the headboard for both sides of the bed.

On the left side of the bed is a small bedside table with two cubbies, large enough for you to store smaller items. This table is narrow and has no electrical outlet.

On the right side of the bed, the table has two cubbies and is slightly wider. This is helpful for people like me who need a CPAP machine and require more tabletop room. Again, no outlet is provided at this end table.

For those guests requiring a bedside outlet, your cabin attendant should be able to provide you with an extension cord that will reach the counter/desk, which has electrical outlets.

Furnishings

A couch with three decorative pillows provides seating, although it’s a little stiff and uncomfortable. This couch can be made into a bed by your cabin attendant.

On one wall is a counter with a larger mirror and a narrow shelf. Your phone sits on this counter, which is the only place in the cabin’s living/seating area that has electrical outlets.

Three 110V US electrical outlets and one 220V European electrical outlet are provided.

Refreshments

Your mini fridge is hidden beneath the desk/counter area. It contains water and sparkling water for purchase, plus a few small cartons of complimentary water.

A Nespresso coffeemaker with mugs was found in the top of our closet. We were also provided with a couple of champagne flutes and two stemless wine glasses.

Pro Tip: Ask your cabin attendant to empty your mini fridge of items for purchase. This will leave you room to store whatever you wish.

Closet and Storage

Next to the couch is a large closet with a full bar and plenty of wooden hangers. This is the right side of the closet. A long shelf is at the top of the entire closet.

The left side of the closet has five shelves. A safe for your valuables rests on one of the shelves. A laundry bag and form are also left for you here.

Beneath the desk/counter area are doors that hide storage cubbies and your mini fridge. There is also a cube that can be used as a seat at the counter to dry your hair (your hairdryer can be found beneath the counter). This cube also has a removable hard top that allows it to be used as a small coffee table.

The Bathroom

The bathroom is small but has a larger spa shower with multiple nozzles and settings. It also has a double sink. Shampoo and body wash are provided in dispensers in the shower, and soap is provided in a dispenser next to the sink. Two small glasses are also provided for your use.

For storage, a long shelf is beneath the sink, plus three drawers. One drawer holds your trashcan.

The Balcony

The balcony is just large enough at 42 square feet for a small table and two chairs. The balcony is private, and glass panels in the railing allow for an unobstructed view.

Final Thoughts On The NCL Bliss Club Balcony Suite

The NCL Bliss club balcony suite is a nice upgrade from a traditional balcony cabin. Its roomier bathroom and spa shower make it worth a small up-charge from a balcony cabin.

If you want a little more luxury, check out our review of the Haven Penthouse Suite, Norwegian’s entry-level suite in the Haven.

Happy cruising!