It was great!

Item: Norwegian Encore
Rating: 4.8
Author: BenoitTour

Norwegian Encore Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

BenoitTour

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 26, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Encore

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10258

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

As soon as we were back home, we started planningour next NCL cruise. We loved it!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We arrived early and had to wait 2 hours. After that, it was quick and easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The complementary food was great. Taste/Favor restaurant were great. Food served in speacialty restaurants was hit or miss. All in all, it was excellent!

Onda by Scarpetta

2 out of 5

Seriously? Hit or miss. We ordered sone excellent dishes (Tuna) and some lousy ones (veal).The decor is cold, modern and ugly.Expensive and disappointing.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Gocart, laser rag, teenage club, what else do I need to write down?

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Choir of man!!! Comedians and Beatles were also quite good.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

We sometime had to wait a bit to see a waiter to order a drink. But overall, service was good.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

The boat was shipshape! It is quite beautiful. Only problem is with the pool deck. Too crowded, not enough chairs, etc…

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

A bit tight for four people but we managed. It was a nice cabin.

Ship tip

The waterfront on the 8th is amazing!

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

4 out of 5

Better arrive early to grab a good spit or be ready to walk at the end of the site.

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Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

4 out of 5

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

5 out of 5

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

The new port is amazing. No need to purchase a shore excursion!

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

A bit chaotic

9 Comments

RogueWaveRider 1 year ago

ALL the Norwegian Breakaway and Breakway Plus class ships have limited pool space for the 4000+ passengers the ship's are designed to hold. It's a design flaw that doesn't seem to bother the cruise line but nearly ALL the passengers seem to comment on the situation.

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Ship2Shora 1 year ago

Thanks for the detes 😎

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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natelorip 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing. Couldn't agree more about the waterfront on 8😊

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spookylu 1 year ago

Thanks for your detailed review. I'm going on the Encore on 4/9 and I can't wait!

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you thoroughly enjoyed your cruise and are already booking your next trip.

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dixietino 1 year ago

My favorite ship

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