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Norwegian Encore Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Norwegian Encore

7 Night Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 03, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Encore

Cabin number: 12194

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 months ago

Review summary

Fantastic birthday cruise. I felt it was great value for my money. We were happy with the room and service and facilities.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very organized and smooth process.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The food was great. We ate in 6 specialty restaurants and they were all amazing. The ones that stood out were impeccable service and delicious dinners in Le Bistro and Ocean Blue. Loved Los Lobos (guaca made at the table), and Food Republic (food brought out as prepared). Q was also very good, and so was Onda. We enjoyed dinner and meals at Manhattan, Taste and Savor and all were excellent. We enjoyed breakfasts at the Observation lounge, Garden Cafe and Starbucks. No complaints.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We went to the fitness center, the Vibe and the Thermal spa suite. We went every day and enjoyed the Therapy pool, hot tub, sauna, snow room etc. loved the private Vibe area. We also did a behind the scenes tour that was excellent.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
We saw Choir of Man and the Beetles show. Loved them. Also saw lots of performances in the Atrium, Q (band sang happy birthday), Sugarcane were all lovely too!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Loved the service. Our concierge was Reza, and he was very attentive. Archie remembered my birthday. Loved the service in the Vibe. The waiter in Le Bistro was spectacular and made us feel like we were the most important people there.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Very clean and well maintained. Workers were constantly cleaning and mopping water so we did not slip. We were able to get around easily.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We were very pleased with the cabin and storage it offered. Loved the bathroom with the double sink and larger shower.

Ship tip

Explore and try different restaurants. Don't just go to one for the entire trip.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

4 out of 5

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

3 out of 5

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Excellent. We picked a time to disembark and had breakfast at the Observation deck while we waited. At the appointed time we went to the queue, which was moving. It was smooth. Our bags were waiting and facial recognition to disembark was quick and easy.
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