NCL Encore Inaugural Sailing

Norwegian Encore Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 42

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Norwegian Encore

Great Stirrup Cay Round Trip

Sail date: November 17, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Encore

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11210

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Loved the ship and will treasure the overall experience! The selection of the venues, dining options and things to do truly had something for everyone. The ship is attractively decorated and easy to get around. We loved it so much. But at last all good shows must come to an end. Would I go again? You bet. Encore! Encore! #signmeupNCLEncore

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Embarkation was a relaxed and swift process.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
All of the specialty dining rooms were full so we had to have the complimentary dining. Were we in for a shock and treat when we decided on eating at the Savor Main Dining room? Try the Surf and Turf. The fillet minion was melt in your mouth and the lobster tail was equally appealing. We also tried the Manhattan Room which was equally as pleasant. We had lunch one day at the American Diner in a retro 57 Chevy booth. Make sure you have a milk shake. It was the best I ever had. It was the best I ever had. You will not go hungry on this ship. The complimentary dining was so delicious and plentiful.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We enjoyed the pool, hot tubs and fitness center. My daughter loved the Speedway and Aqua Racer.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
We were able to get reservations to The Choir of Man show. We didn't know what to expect and were pleasantly surprised. This was our favorite show on the cruise. We got to see Kinky Boots which we also liked. Loved the Cavern Club to hear the Beatles tribute band where we felt like we were in Liverpool.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Everyone was quite pleasant and efficient.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The ship was stunning with an easy layout to get around. All of the public areas were beautifully decorated and very relaxed. We enjoyed the Observation Lounge with its floor to ceiling windows.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We had a beautiful mid ship balcony room on the port side. Good layout and the bathroom had plenty of space. Good storage areas throughout the cabin and bathroom. There were USB outlets on each side of the bed and power and USB outlets on the vanity.

Ship tip

Make sure to book shore excursions, activities, and specialty dining as early as possible as they fill up quickly.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5
The island was gorgeous with the beautiful turquoise water. There was a lot of choices and things to do. We got reservation for the Kayak Tour which pushed me completely out of my comfort zone and was so invigorating. I would highly recommend.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Disembarkation was swift and stress-free.
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4 Comments

sunfunday    4 years ago

Thank you for your review!! Going on the Encore in 50 days!!!! Cant wait!

daddydoug11    4 years ago

I'm on her in 43 days!!! Can't wait

Cruiserike0322    4 years ago

Fantastic, good for you

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

Sounds like a good time.

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