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Norwegian Encore Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

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Reviews: 12
Helpful Votes: 220

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
Norwegian Encore

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 21, 2021

Ship: Norwegian Encore

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 9188

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Fantastic cruise. The staff on the NCL Enclore as well as other NCL ships are always extremely friendly. Hard working group of people. Great ship. Great cruise line!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very smooth. With Covid testing, etc. we were done in 1 1/2 hours. I thought that was fast.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food was excellent in all restaurants. If you haven't dined in the Q BBQ or the Los Lobos. Go! Excellent food.

Ocean Blue

5 out of 5

Food here is excellent. ALso very beautiful because you can sit outside along the Waterfront area.

Q Texas Smokehouse

5 out of 5

Food in the Q is excellent!

Los Lobos

5 out of 5

Food here is excellent.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
The race cars were a blast. Games around the ship very fun.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Disappointed that the Choir of Man was cancelled but Comedians were good.

Encore Speedway

5 out of 5

Very fun and you get quite a long ride.

Children's Programs

No children.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Excellent service from the staff. Very friendly.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
I know this is a newer ship but it was very clean and well kept. Bathrooms were always clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Great cabin. Very clean. Wasn't sure I liked the bathtub but the bathroom is bigger than just a balcony.

Ship tip

Besure to visit the Observation Lounge. Great quiet area and a great bar.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Miami, Florida Did not visit port

Only drove to the port.
Thumbs Up

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5
Fun place. You get food and free drinks.
Thumbs Up

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5
Great shopping.
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Tortola, British Virgin Islands

5 out of 5
Not many shops open yet but beautiful area.
Thumbs Up

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Did not visit port

Port was cancelled.
Thumbs Up

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
We were off the ship inn 20 minutes!
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