Norwegian Encore Cruise Reviews - Questions and Answers
77 Norwegian Encore traveler questions & answers
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A: Not really a formal night per se. You can dress formal any night you want or not at all.
Answered by bama4roll on April 1, 2024
A: The first day at sea, Monday will be dress up or not.
Answered by YXF0LNmAKQmr1WZlqkUDpSdTH on April 3, 2024
A: Formal nights are mostly a thing of the past. Yes, they may declare a night to “dress to the nines” but you’ll find everyone dresses to their style and desire (within the dinner guidelines).
Answered by Gravel6 on April 2, 2024
A: ncl didn't have formal nights. you can dress up if you wish every night
Answered by dbabyd69 on April 2, 2024
A: No formal nights on NCL!!! That’s why it’s Freestyle cruising.
Answered by jpmato16 on April 1, 2024
Q: I don’t like doing scheduled excursions on vacation I always feel rushed but haven’t been able to go to these ports before. It’s 2 adults, 2 kids NCL Encore 12/15/24-12/22 I’m trying to decide whether to do the all inclusive resort for puerto plata or Tortola island? My 12 year old has mobility issues with walking so hikes into the jungle just would make her miserable. 4th time cruising first time booking an excursion at all. Any tips, advice would be greatly appreciated
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A: Here's a link for some Cruiseline.com excursion partners, https://cruiseline.com/excursions/cruise/7-night-caribbean-great-stirrup-cay-dominican-republic-miami-roundtrip-166185?saildate=2024-12-15
Answered by CruiselineAdmin on April 24, 2024
A: Puerta plata has an excellent place right off the cruise ship dock that you can thoroughly enjoy yourself all day. Free. Lazy River. Poolside bar and dj. Shops, restaurants, bars, massages. All you can ask for and the pool and lazy river are free... . Also have a surfing simulator on water. Can’t go wrong.See More
Answered by sweetp7900 on April 3, 2024
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Answer QuestionA: "walking" track is a joke, stick to a dreadmill on this ship. The track is covered with lounge chairs during the day.
Answered by ASYoung on February 7, 2024
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Answer QuestionA: On Norwegian Encore, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipe smoking and vapor smoking devices are permitted in the Smoking Room on Deck 8, portside. Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Encore have a designated smoking room wit... hin the CasinoSee More
Answered by MullFamily on January 25, 2024
Q: I’m traveling solo. Any tips on how to best enjoy my time there (safely)? I’m a social person but also like my alone moments. Not looking to make new best friends on the cruise, but I do find making connections/conversations always makes any trip more enjoyable for me.
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A: I have taken nine solo cruises with NCL. There has not been one cruise where some social connections of various types have not arisen naturally, without my having to try at all. That’s just the nature of cruising, in my experience. I relish my alone... time, too. I don’t even seek out these connections. If you are a social person, you will naturally gravitate to situations to socialize. Don’t worry about it. The cruise atmosphere is very friendly. Relax and have fun.See More
Answered by songwine on October 13, 2023
A: The daily magazine will tell you about things arranged for solo cruisers each day.
Answered by rjcm on December 29, 2023
A: An easy way to meet people is to go to trivia and ask anyone if you can join thier team. Obviously not everyone is as friendly as others but I've done that
Answered by picalo on December 29, 2023
Q: NCL cruise - Travelling next week . Cruise is from Seattle to Alaska with a small stopover at icyoria , British Columbia . I have parents from overseas and will they need Canadian visa even if staying on board . What do they check for foreign passports upon boarding and if they don’t intend to disembark at Canada will it be OK ? I feel that 4 hour stop is quite an overhead also while booking they did not say about the requirement and advised they could be on board .. Am a bit confused when I look on Canadian website . Also not getting meaningful info from anyone from NCL or their partner Visa Central . People who have visited or with similar situation can you please share what to do and what to expect ??
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Q: I have tendinitis so can’t always walk very far. Was going to request that my balcony stateroom be located near the elevators but am concerned that will also be noisier (I’ve stayed in paper-thin wall hotels where you can hear everyone walking by and every-time the elevator opens and closes). Was this an issue for anyone staying near an elevator?
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A: I would avoid a cabin directly next to the elevator lobby, but generally get one relatively close. I’ve never had an issue with noise. The best thing you can do to reduce noise issues is select a cabin location where you have other cabins on both sid... es, across the hall, as well as above and below you. The only thing I normally hear from the hallway is people letting their doors slam.See More
Answered by Jerrec on September 26, 2023
A: No, but you can ask housekeeping to bring one.
Answered by rjcm on December 28, 2023
A: No. but if you ask your room steward, they'll leave one with you temporarily I believe.
Answered by cprdnick on September 21, 2023
A: They are an obvious fire hazard, which is a big deal at sea. Not available in cabins. You can ask for one to be loaned for an hour or so. Room steward brings it.
Answered by jpmato16 on September 22, 2023
A: Everything I have read indicates that the Dyson air wraps will blow the fuses.
Answered by toastboy on September 4, 2023
A: my wife's worked on Bliss, so I'd assume so :) needs a European plug though
Answered by mrworldwide88 on September 3, 2023
A: When I sailed in May, a guest blew a fuse using a similar product.
Answered by Julcar25 on September 5, 2023
Q: Has anyone done excursions from companies not via the ship? Wondering about debarking timing and process at ports. For example if it arrives at a port at 7am and we set up an excursion pick up at 7:30, is that too close?
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A: We do all the time. The tour guides are aware of delays and always give you time to get off the ship. We have used Trip Advisor and Viator. Never had a issue getting back on time either
Answered by JuliebSteveb on June 8, 2023
A: We have booked through Trip Advisor and Viator. They always allow time to get off the ship and never missed one. The tour guides do usually watch the dockings and known when there are delays
Answered by JuliebSteveb on June 8, 2023
A: Contact the company you want to make a reservation with. Thats what I did. That’s a complicated answer. Depends on your party, the port, type of tour, the meeting spot, etc.
Answered by jpmato16 on June 7, 2023
Q: Anyone done this during the 4th of July week? Looks like we’ll be in Juneau for the 4th and at sea for the 3rd, are there fireworks?
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Q: Has anyone ever booked a group cruise with NCL? What types of discounts did you receive? Any other details or suggestions can you share? Thank you.
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A: We had a choice of different discounts. We chose $50 off shore excursions/per room and all inclusive beverage package
Answered by roz40gil on June 11, 2023
A: The person that books the group can get credit for their cruise price OR split the savings amongst the entire group. The entire group can get discounts (depending how many days out you book 5-15%) and choose amenities like internet pkg, photo pkg, sh... ore credit, bev pkg, dining pkg, obc, etcSee More
Answered by WVMountieGirl on June 30, 2023
A: Why are you asking a rhetorical question? People here don’t work for the cruise line.
Answered by jpmato16 on May 21, 2023
A: Can you explain more? So the time you say you want to board you don’t actually get to board? How does that work?
Answered by cd305507 on June 7, 2023
A: you picked an arrival time not a boarding time
Answered by montanaman on May 21, 2023
A: Nobody pays attention to their boarding time so don't worry about it.
Answered by rjcm on December 28, 2023
A: They provide a bag in your room and offer a mid week special of $29 to wash the contents. it fits about a half a regular load of laundry.
Answered by tnsdean on May 19, 2023
A: Yes. your room steward can arrange it for you.
Answered by rjcm on December 28, 2023
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