Propulsion Repairs Shorten Every Port Visit for Norwegian Bliss

Norwegian Bliss, a 168,028-gross-ton cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, will see every port visit shortened on its July 11, 2026, Alaska cruise due to propulsion repairs that require a slower sailing speed. This means a total loss of seven hours of port time, including the complete cancellation of the evening stop in Victoria, British Columbia, where guests won't be allowed to disembark. While the ship will still depart Seattle as scheduled, arrivals in Sitka and Juneau will be delayed by 90 and 30 minutes, respectively, and departures from Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan will be 30 minutes earlier than planned. To compensate for the inconvenience, guests will receive a $100 non-refundable onboard credit per stateroom. Remember, proper documentation is still required for the brief technical stop in Canada, even though guests will remain onboard!