Alaska had been on our bucket list for some time so we took the leap to book this trip for my 50th birthday. It did not disappoint. From ship, to ports, embarkation to food service, cabins to choir of man. Great. And Alaska, just wow! Absolutely stunning views, Glacier Bay was outstanding.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Very quick embarkation. We left our hotel, 3 blocks away, walked to terminal and was on board within 30 mins. One of the quickest, easiest ever!
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Speciality dining - excellent
Main dining - excellent.
Buffet - so busy it gave me anxiety, if you are going to use it for breakfast get up there early before it gets too crazy.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
Entertainment
4 out of 5
Choir of Man was exceptional. Sadly, NCL have done away with their big, Broadway shows that used to be renowned for. Bit disappointing but didn’t affect the overall experience.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Every single member of staff was polite and could not do enough for you.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
I’ve sailed with NCL 12 times now, this was our second time on Encore and I think she’s my favourite ship!
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Aft facing cabin. Great for the sights in Alaska. Very quiet compared to other aft cabins we’ve had. Only down side was that cabin was quite narrow. Some of the other decks have deeper cabins so do your research better than I!
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