First Time NCL Alaska Solo Cruiser
Norwegian Encore Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage
7 Night Alaska: Glacier Bay Skagway & Juneau (Seattle Roundtrip)
Sail date: October 22, 2023
Ship: Norwegian Encore
Cabin type: Inside
Cabin number: 12535
Traveled as: Singles/Friends
Reviewed: 1 year ago
Review summary
I enjoyed my first Alaska solo NCL cruise. Despite a few hiccups with my modified excursions and a full ship of passengers I will definitely Cruise Alaska again and also cruise on NCLEmbarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
The Manhattan Room - Main Dining Room
I had great food here. I had the New York strip steak, I had some great Caesar salads. I had the best Tiramisu dessert. I ate here twice with some of my fellow solo Cruisers. I also had a dinner by myself. The staff was awesome and always attentive. I had a great orange with chocolate mousse. I also had a chocolate cake. I don't normally eat desserts but they were very good
Los Lobos
I was invited to dinner by 4 of my felloe solo travellers. The Jalapeno margarita's we awesome. The tableside quac was wonderful. You could order it made mild or spicy. I had the best carne asada I think I've ever had. I had a great dessert also. The service was excellent. The food food was marvelous
The District Brew House
My first time here was for a private event. A solo meet and greet for 200 of my fellow solo Cruisers. The second and third times were for the piano show. The musician was named Archie. He was very good played '70s, '80s and '90s music. He was very very popular. They have a full service bar also and food was available to order.
Cagney's Steakhouse
I chose my one included specially dining meal for Cagney's specifically. I had a shrimp cocktail, lobster bisque and a 16 oz ribeye. The ribeye was cooked to perfection
Onboard Activities
Encore Casino
I had a great time in the casino. I won $50 on a scratcher. I won $145 on a slot machine. Overall I won about $240. The staff were always happy and polite.
Tradewinds
Tradewinds was your typical shopping area. They would have a sale every night. I did buy some 75% off Alaskan merchandise items. A solo Cruiser I met but an Invicta watch at 75% off they put out a lot of merchandise that they were trying to get rid of. I just bought a couple of items.
Pulse Fitness Center
The fitness room was well stocked with the usual gym equipment. My friend made it to the gym almost daily. I didn't quite but I found enough machines available. It was well used by fellow Cruisers.
Entertainment
Encore Theater
I attended the 10p.m. show The Choir of Man. Firdt come first served on the seating. I had no problem getting a seat pretty close to the stage with a great view. This show is awesome and not to be missed.
Children's Programs
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom