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Norwegian Encore Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

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Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

2.8 out of 5
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Norwegian Encore

7 Night Alaska: Glacier Bay Skagway & Juneau (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 19, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Encore

Cabin number: 10828

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 months ago

Review summary

It’s a nice enough ship. But do not take it to Alaska. Ports too inconvenient. Not enough time in port. I regret selecting this option.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5
Don’t be fooled by Club Balcony being described as “formerly mini suites.” Mini suites were larger. That’s what I thought I was signing up for. Extra price btw balcony and club balcony not worth it.

Ship tip

Deck 8 seating is best part of ship

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Ports of call

Juneau, Alaska

2 out of 5
Poor because Encore docks far away.
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Skagway, Alaska

4 out of 5
This is the only port that Encore has good docking.
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Cruise Glacier Bay

5 out of 5

KETCHIKAN (WARD COVE), ALASKA

1 out of 5
Not enough time and dock far too far away.
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Disembarkation

3 out of 5
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7 Comments

karlgrgurich     5 months ago

Agree. It’s important to choose the right ship and look at itinerary with port times.
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Gwbigdog     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing
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AuntPinkie     5 months ago

Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations.
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cruising2004     5 months ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.
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natelorip     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing.
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HeavySeas     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience
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javawoody     5 months ago

Appreciate information about docking
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