Disappointing

Item: Norwegian Encore
Rating: 3.1
Author: tbdal

Norwegian Encore Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

tbdal

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

3.1 out of 5

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7 Night Alaska Glacier Bay (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 11, 2021

Ship: Norwegian Encore

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 8730

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

This trip was for our 25th anniversary. Wish we had done something else.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Terribly handled. Wr almost missed the boat due to Norwegian’s incompetence.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Specialty restaurants were outstanding we had dinner in them every night. Never tried main dining rooms. The buffet was absolutely horrible. Dry, nasty food. Couldn’t even cut items with a knife.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Not much to do onboard. We were fairly bored most of the time.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Ok but not great.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Some crew were great, some didn’t seem to care at all.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Layout ok. Some areas not clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Pretty could and comfortable.

Ship tip

Don’t go.

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Ports of call

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

1 out of 5

Boring. .

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Cruise Glacier Bay

2 out of 5

Not much to see.

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Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5

Things to do.

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Ketchikan, Alaska

4 out of 5

Things to do.

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Disembarkation

2 out of 5

Way too slow.

10 Comments

sailormoon808 3 years ago

I’m on this cruise right now, could not be enjoying myself more, don’t know how an aww inspiring glacier could disappoint anyone.

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izrgreen 3 years ago

So sorry you did not enjoy

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CruzeFan 3 years ago

Sorry you didn’t enjoy it. Not sure how anyone could be bored on a cruise to Alaska with the amazing scenery. Icy Strait Point has incredible whale watching tours and beautiful scenery. Glacier Bay is one of the most amazing places to visit with views of multiple glaciers and great views on the way in and out of the bay.

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javawoody 3 years ago

Thanks for the review

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T2L 3 years ago

Are you willing to share the embarkation issues so others might be able to avoid them?

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jameeh 3 years ago

I love AuntPinkie's idea, I think you should celebrate all year (or for the remainder of what's left of this one). You don't want this cruise experience to define your anniversary. Go on and have another anniversary celebration, there's no rule against it! 🥂 🍾

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Curt34 3 years ago

Thanks for the review. Sorry you didn’t have a great cruise for your anniversary celebration.

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natelorip 3 years ago

Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry this cruise didn't live up to your expectations.

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AuntPinkie 3 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations. Happy anniversary. We’ve decided to celebrate all year since we couldn’t cruise on our actual day (Covid canceled it). Hope you find another way to celebrate.

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cruising2004 3 years ago

Sorry about your Anniversary cruise

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