Comfortable, but not extravagant

Norwegian Encore Cruise Review to Transatlantic

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
Norwegian Encore

Sail date: November 03, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Encore

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9724

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 days ago

Review summary

Our 3rd Transatlantic. Rated #3 behind Royal Caribbean cruises.

Embarkation

1 out of 5
Poor. We boarded 4 hours late. Little updates. LONG AND TIRING!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Average. Not memorable.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5
Choir of man was outstanding! Go carts were fun, closed down 5 days early. Pools were small. Slides were okay.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Choir of man was excellent! Diva was good. Everything else was sub par. Lilli band and Adda were awful.

Children's Programs

No kids on boatd

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Ging (room steward) was excellent, but overworked. Waiters and wait staff worked hard.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Main gathering on deck six was abominable! Loud band next to service, internet and shore excursions was ridiculous! You couldn't hear or focus! I felt terrible for the staff who had to yell to be heard! What a POOR design and layout! The worst I've experienced!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Fine. Comfortable. No complaints. Lovely balcony. Good bed.

Ship tip

Get ready for average.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida Did not visit port

Ponta Delgada, Azores

4 out of 5
Lovely old town.

La Coruna, Spain

3 out of 5
Not much to do.

Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium

4 out of 5
Went to Bruges! Lovely old town.

Le Havre (Paris), France

5 out of 5
Went to Dday battle beaches and cemeteries.

Southampton (London), England

5 out of 5
Went to Salisbury and Stonehenge, then on to London.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Fairly uneventful. Somewhat disorganized.
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5 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     11 hours ago

Thanks for sharing

natelorip     4 days ago

Thanks for sharing

bubbles60     4 days ago

Interesting itinerary!

HeavySeas     4 days ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

javawoody     4 days ago

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