Wonderful Alaskan Cruise

Item: Norwegian Encore
Rating: 4.9
Author: TEWs

Norwegian Encore Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

TEWs

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 45

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

7 Night Alaska Glacier Bay (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 26, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Encore

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 12794

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Very relaxing and fun cruise. Beautiful sights you can't get anywhere else. Its the cruise of a lifetime.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

It went smoothly a few little hiccups but that's expected when herding cats.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Very good, fresh and eye pleasing meals.

Le Bistro French Restaurant

5 out of 5

A different experience for us. The food was great and the service was too.

The Manhattan Room - Main Dining Room

5 out of 5

Excellent foor and service

The Local Bar

5 out of 5

Great food and service

Starbucks

5 out of 5

Great coffee shop

Savor Restaurant - Main Dining Room

5 out of 5

Excellent food and service

Garden Cafe

5 out of 5

Excellent food it was always fresh. And very clean food bars. The workers were very tentative to your needs. And always very friendly. The coffee girls and mis washy washy stole the show.

Cagney's Steakhouse

5 out of 5

Excellent food and service

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We played a game of Bingo and Deal or No Deal. We watched other games and shows in the Atruim and the Cavern.

Observation Lounge

5 out of 5

Not big enough. LoL was very nice. I didn't try the food though but it was related to the Garden so I'm sure it was great.

Tradewinds

5 out of 5

Great stuff for gifts and souvenirs

Entertainment

4 out of 5

The performers were excellent. One of the shows was not my cup of tea the other was excellent.

The Cavern Club

5 out of 5

Fun with the Beatles

Children's Programs

No kids with me

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

There was no staff shortage on this ship. If there was the workers were excellent in covering all bases.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very clean and well kept ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cleanliness was excellent in our room and all over the ship. The size could've been a littler bigger since it was an upgrade from the same room.

Ship tip

Have no worries, they take good care of you. You will enjoy the ship the staff and the sights..

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5

Didn't do an excursion, but wish we had. The city was huge. We came in a day early, stayed a hotel right down town. That was an experience being amongst the city with its tall buildings.

Thumbs Up 1

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Didn't do an excursion, but wish we had. We walked the town & shopped. The Tram was down so we missed out on that.

Thumbs Up 1

Skagway, Alaska Did not visit port

The port was closed due to a rock/land slide at the port. This was the stop that had our favorite excursion, the White Pass train ride

Thumbs Up 0

Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5

The floating through the bay was the excursion and it was fantastic. Seeing the glaciers up close and personal. They were amazing!

Thumbs Up 1