Absolutely wonderful cruise

Item: Norwegian Encore
Rating: 4.9
Author: gborrego

Norwegian Encore Cruise Review

gborrego

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Reviews: 9

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Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

7 Night Alaska Glacier Bay (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 14, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Encore

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 15260

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We really enjoyed everything about this cruise. First time haven area. It was awesome with all the perks.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Q Texas Smokehouse

5 out of 5

We used one of our free dining options for this and we’re happy we went. I got brisket and hubby (who is from Texas) got beef short ribs. All very good. A nice plus was the county music playing. Can’t remember band name but fro Australia and New Zealand playing American country. They were great.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Encore Theater

5 out of 5

Had a ball watching choir of man concert.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Haven spa suite. We loved using spa and didn’t mind the walk to haven proper for meals and observation deck. The room has a spa tub (in the living area)and a nice shower in bathroom. Walk in closet and lots of space on double balcony. Impeccable service all around.

Ports of call

Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5

First day and it was cold and raining. Not a great way to begin. We did the whale watching and hike through rain forest. Glad I had boots and rain gear. Luckily our tour guide was awesome and kept it interesting. 5-1/2 hour tour. Would have been better if weather cooperated.

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Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5

Arrived a couple of days early and explored. Pike market very crowded. Waterfront area much better with less crowds. Found some nice restaurants for seafood on the water. Lots of walking and currently lots of construction in the waterfront area. But still enjoyed.

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Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5

Took a salmon fishing excursion. It was a definite highlight. 4 on a boat so personal service. We caught 6 salmon and had them shipped home. Young captain and his wife on the Boomerang were lovely and we all had a great time. Wish the stop was longer as we only had time to fish. Never saw the town.

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Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5

Spent hours on the upstairs observation deck. It was so beautiful and we both really loved seeing the glacier.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

5 Comments

jimbo126197 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your great experience. We are traveling on Encore in April and are in the Haven Spa Suite. Your post and review on your cabin made me even more excited.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Thanks for the review

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your detailed review of the ports of call. Glad you enjoyed your Alaskan cruise!

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GSpringer 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing.

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