Norwegian Encore Cruise Reviews & Ratings

Ship facts

Star rating:
Maiden voyage: 2019
Number of decks: 15
Tonnage: 169145
Cabins: 2038
Passenger capacity: 3994
Number of crew: 2100

What's onboard? ▼

• Family ship
• Atrium social centre
• Shopping arcade
• The Haven Suites (dining, lounge, butler etc.)
• Solo Studios (no supplement)
• Wedding packages (NthAmer., Europe)
• COMPLIMENTARY DINING
• Main dining venues (3)
• The Haven Restaurant
• Open seating, anytime
• In-cabin Continental b’fast, coffee
• Buffet dining
• The Local (24 h) pub fare
• Asian Fusion
• Garden Café (buffet, all meals)
• Grill at pool
• Kids menu u.13y. (not dinner)
• Dietary needs, order pre-cruise
• COVER CHARGE DINING
• In-cabin menu (service charge for non-suite guests; 20% drinks charge)
• Cagney’s Steakhouse
• Onda (Italian)
• Le Bistro (French, formal)
• Teppanyaki (Japanese)
• Ocean Blue (seafood)
• Los Lobos (Mexican)
• Q (Texas BBQ, country music)
• American Diner
• Food Republic (global menu; iPad orders)
• Starbucks
• OTHER
• Pizza Delivery (pay)
• Coffee Bar & patisserie
• The Bake Shop
• Internet café
• Beverages packages
• Dining packages
• Dolce Gelato (pay)
• Coco’s chocolate (pay)
• ENTERTAINMENT
• Show theatre, shows, cabaret
• Bars & Lounges (17)
• Live music, dancing
• Nightclub, DJ
• Giant screen (sports, movies)
• Library, Card Room
• Photo package
• Art Gallery
• Casino
• Conference rooms
• Cigar Lounge
• ACTIVITIES
• Swimming pools (5)
• Whirlpools (10)
• Vibe Beach Cub adults sun deck (pay)
• Aqua Park 3 slides
• Theme parties
• Spa & beauty treatments
• Fitness centre & rooms
• Sun decks
• Sports courts, jogging track
• Deck games
• Race Track (pay)
• Laser tag (pay)
• Galaxy VR complex (pay)
• TECHNOLOGY
• Cruise Norwegian app (for complete planning)
• Internet packages (4 levels, slow satellite, pay)
• Wi-Fi ship-wide
• U-18 SUPERVISION
• Youth Program welcome social, booklet
• Children’s Aqua Park
• Entourage (13-17y)
• Splash Academy (3-5, 6-9, 10-12y)
• Video games
• Family Activities
• Mealtime kids’ menu
• U-18 PAY
• Port-day, late night supervision, kids 3-12y
• Group baby-sitting
• Nursery (6m-2y)
• OTHER
• Elevators (16)
• Wash & press, dry cleaning services (pay)
• Wheelchair access good
• Cabin current 110/220 V
• Medical centre

What's included? ▼

• Accommodation as booked
• All main meals on-board
• Open/anytime seating & multi-venue dining
• In-cabin continental breakfast
• 24-hr dining and room service
• Water, coffee, tea, juice at meals
• Kids’ menus
• Coffee, pastries, tea 24 hr
• Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
• Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
• Activities - organised & individual
• Gym, courts, most workshops
• Kids clubs & teen programs (2-17 yrs)
• Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
• Butler, valet & concierge services (Suites, Penthouses, Haven)
• Ship-shore-ship transfers
• Internet available (pay)
• Special need requests, service animals (give advance notice)

What's excluded? ▼

• Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
• Shore excursions and meals not specified
• Alternate specialty dining meals (unless specified)
• Alcoholic beverages, specialty coffees, soft drinks
• Casino gaming
• Some exercise, entertainment, seminar facilities
• Items & services of a personal nature
• Medical services, vaccination costs
• Laundry, dry-cleaning and/or valet charges
• Wi-Fi, internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
• Video Arcade charge
• Pizza delivery charge
• Port-day, late night supervision, kids 3-12y
• Group baby-sitting
• Nursery (6m-2y)
• Itineraries may change due to unforeseen circumstances
• Surcharge for substantial increase in operating costs
• Cabins may change for operational reasons
• GRATUITIES (all over 2 years)
• USD$15.00 per person, per day for sailing six or more days for mini suites and below on all ships
• USD $18.00 per person, per day for sailings six or more days for Haven and suites on all ships
• Check ahead of time as these charges change frequently
• Guests sailing to Hawaii charged additional 4.275% Pre Paid Service Charge GET Tax
• Gratuities can be prepaid when booking, for all guests over 2 yr.
• AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND GUESTS
• Departing Australian & New Zealand ports from October 2020: Gratuities included in cruise fare
• SERVICE CHARGES
• Service charge of 18% for spa, salon
• Service charge of 20% for beverages, specialty restaurants, special occasion menu items, entertainment dining
• Room service menu charge US$7.95 (Not The Haven)
• REMINDERS
• Check passport valid for 6 months after end of voyage
• Australian waters: passport or government ID
• Confirm with bank and ship ahead of cruise your credit/debit card intentions
• Check dress code, health requirements ahead
• Special needs, dietary requests, arrange at booking
• Smoking on board in designated areas only
• Check stateroom ‘responsible adult’ requirements when booking
• Don’t bring electrical extension cords
• Don’t bring an aerial drone
• Read age and pregnancy policies

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