What a great ship & go-karts were amazing

Cruises: 7+ cruises

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Review summary

What a great cruise. Just got off the Encore Jan 26th sailing ending Feb 2nd. We had one inside and one balcony. Great service, entertainment shows, VR, and events. The pool area was busy but we still got three chairs to share everyday we wanted it(but I did hear people complain about it all week so maybe we were just lucky). Drinks at the bar and pool side was very good. We just ordered anytime we saw the server to stay ahead of empty drinks. We took unopened beers to the room all the time to keep a stash in our fridge. There was some wait at the elevators during peak times. Please remember there are two elevator banks of 4...so press both buttons when waiting a few feet away from each other. We got the go-kart-pass. Well worth the extra $200/each x 3(limited to about 20 per cruise, not sure they sold out). We got on any time we wanted. They accommodate up to 4 express passes per round. The kid got about 30ish rounds in the week and I estimate about 20-ish for the week. Really so much fun. The shore excursion perk credit was not really helpful as it is only $50/cabin per day. We did our own excursion which was much cheaper and just us. (Taxi to the beach). The only time the credit worked for us was at Great Stups Cay, you can rent equipment ($16 floaty)or a covered chair (clam shell cover $40). First time this perk helped us as it covered the items above. We stumbled on this information out of pure luck and wish I had read about it before hand in other reviews. Almost screwed ourselves without knowing it by charging the wrong cabin without the perk. The weather was fantastic and very calm compared to previous weeks I read about. We really avoid line ups so really did not have any lines that I can remember being longer that a few people for anything. I have nothing negative to say. We loved every minute of it. Thank you NCL & Encore. Very grateful. Happy sailing everyone. 🎫🛳👍

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Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Miami, Florida

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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