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Norwegian Encore Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
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Norwegian Encore

21 Night Panama Canal - Eastbound (Seattle To Miami)

Sail date: October 23, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Encore

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13912

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We had a great trip[ it was over way to fast. My wife wanted to add another 7 days to our 21 day trip. I would have but we were out of med's and had to get back for thanksgiving

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Good selection, Not as much sea food as you wood expect on a cruise ship. I did manage to put on 15 pounds in 21 days lol.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
The main shows were great but did not run enough for a 21 day trip. Bands and other music was very good as well. I also enjoyed the onboard racetrack,

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Again the main shows were great but did not have enough showings for 21 days. The bands vocals, and pianist were top notch. The women comedians were funny enough but most of the guys were pretty lame.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
being in a wheel chair they were always very attentive and helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Someone was always cleaning everywhere on the ship. Clean is what they do best.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Cabin was excellent but our room seemed to rock and role and shutter more than any other part of the boat.

Ship tip

the constant advertising of the big shows but not enough showings. Make sure and see you show ASAP

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

3 out of 5

San Francisco, California

4 out of 5
Felt rushed, not enough time on tour.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5
Really enjoyed the horseback ridding. Frustrated they wanted you to leave your phones locked up while ridding.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5
Great tour guide

Acapulco, Mexico

4 out of 5
Good except the long walk through the mall gauntlet on the way back to the boat.

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

3 out of 5
walled city hard to see city architecture.

Panama Canal Transit

5 out of 5
Really enjoyed this. even called my kids in home school so they could see it on Facetime

Cartagena, Colombia

5 out of 5
Nice clean city lots to do, Not there long enough to really get to see enough. Would love to go back.

Miami, Florida

2 out of 5
NCL ran us to tight on schedule and buss driver took 45 minutes to load luggage which caused us to miss our plain.

Disembarkation

2 out of 5
Twice as long to get off as to get on
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6 Comments

donald1lane    2 years ago

Thanks for the review! What an amazing ship. Would love to do that itinerary someday.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

dixietino    2 years ago

@AuntPinkie 😄

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Sometimes you have to return home between cruises. Glad you enjoyed your trip.

javawoody    2 years ago

Appreciate the review

WhippetMum    2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise

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