Norwegian Encore Oct. 2023
Norwegian Encore Cruise Review
7 Night Alaska Glacier Bay (Seattle Roundtrip)
Sail date: October 01, 2023
Ship: Norwegian Encore
Cabin type: Suite
Cabin number: 9234
Traveled as: Family (young children)
Reviewed: 1 year ago
Review summary
Oooh that ship was rocking. Rough seas to start the cruise and leaving Ketchikan. Had to break out the Dramamine for our daughter. But it all turned out good. This is our second year in a row that we visited Alaska traveling on Norwegian. We enjoyed our cruise on the Bliss last year, however, this year in the Encore was better. We knew what to expect. Enjoyed all of the ports and only got rained on in Ketchikan. I’ve read others reviews from last week about not stopping in Skagway. We did on this one. Saw right off the dock a massive mud slide and I believe that is why the 2 voyages before this one had Skagway canceled. Have done cruises on other lines and we find that we enjoy Norwegian better than the others. Will be back in 2024 for a European cruise.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
The Local
Great for a late night snack. Wings are ridiculously good. My son loved the cheeseburger.
Garden Cafe
Yes it is busy during peak times and there isn’t enough seats. However, it wasn’t until Day 6 that we found it to be an issue. Bring your patience.
Onboard Activities
Entertainment
Children's Programs
Splash Academy
Our son loved going everyday.
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Bring your patience with you. The elevators can take sometime with the amount of people onboard. Eat in the smaller dining rooms, Taste or Savor. They are more intimate. If you are going into Glacier Bay and have a balcony, stay in your room. The ship does at least 2 360 degree turns for glacier viewing.