Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore Review, Overview, Staterooms, Photos, Statistics

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore Amenities, Bars, Lounges, Gyms

Norwegian Encore is the 6th and final ship in Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway /Breakaway Plus class and weighs in at 169,116 tons. The Norwegian Encore has many amenities to offer cruise passengers. Lets start off with the 678 Ocean Place - the ship's main atrium. The hot spot of the ship, features shops, bars, music, the passenger relations desk and more. The area is ideal for a drink, listening to music and people watching. The Norwegian Encore has 14 bars and lounges for passengers enjoyment - including the Atrium Bar where passengers can people watch, have a drink and relax.

The Norwegian Encore has a full casino where passengers can try their luck at the slots, craps or roulette. There is also the Encore Theater which is the main show lounge on the Norwegian Encore. Here passengers can enjoy the evening's show while sitting in comfortable chairs and sipping on a drink. There is also the Social Comedy and Night Club if you needs some evening comedy..

The ship has extensive spa facilities including the standard spa services, gymnasium. Thermal suite treatments, Acupuncture, Thermal Stones and Aroma therapy, Men's shave, Manicures and more.

Outside Activities and Pool Facilities Norwegian Encore

The Norwegian Encore offer a plethora of outdoor activities to keep everyone active and involved. The ship features an extensive water park for adults and young adults including various water slides and pools. There is also a kids Aqua Park featuring many water attractions. There is the Norwegian Speedway - a Go-Cart race track high above the stern of the ship with hairpin turns to test your driving skills. Also there is an extensive Laser Tag area where families or individuals can enjoy a friendly game of laser tag.

For water fun and games, there is the Aqua Park and Kids Aqua Park, filled with water attractions and numerous water slides. Also the swimming pool is ideal cooling off in the hot tropical sun.

While there is significant outdoor deck space on the Norwegian Encore the Norwegian Speedway and the outdoor laser tag course consume the entire aft section of the ship reducing the overall deck space available for sunning and relaxing.

Dining Experiences - Norwegian Encore

The Norwegian Encore boasts 27 dining venues offering guests a wide variety of dining experiences. Meals are included in the cruise fare for the Norwegian Encore's 3 main dining rooms, as well as The Local's Bar & Grill; the Garden Cafe (Buffet); Savor Restaurant; Taste Restaurant; and the Haven Restaurant (available to Haven guests only). Room service is available but a delivery surcharge may apply.

The Specialty Restaurants offer meals with an international flare. These restaurants are available at an additional surcharge. These Specialty Restaurants include: Teppanyaki - Japanese food prepared right at your table; Ocean Blue - for finely prepared seafood; Food Republic - Fun food from various countries; Los Lobos Mexican Restaurant; Cagney's Steakhouse - Premium cuts are the standard at our American steakhouse; American Diner; Onda by Scarpetta; Le Bistro French Restaurant; and Q - Texas BBQ.

Kids Program - Norwegian Encore

The Norwegian Encore is a very kid friendly ship, with an extensive kids program. The ships kids program is held in separate spaces and the children / young adults are divided into 4 age groups with age appropriate activities. The little ones may dress-up like pirates and take part in the ship's parade, while older kids may take part in a ship wide scavenger hunt. Activities are available for a good chunk of the day and into the evening hours. In addition to the organized children's program, there are many sports oriented activities and other family related activities to keep everyone busy outside of the kids program. There is a video arcade (available for a fee) where kids can fine tune their gaming skills. Mini-golf, ping-pong and more.

Hull Art - Norwegian Encore

The Norwegian Encore's vivid hull art was designed by award-winning Spanish artist Eduardo Arranz-Bravo. A representation of his modern and abstract style, the ship’s hull features a labyrinth of color inspired by Arranz-Bravo’s life by the sea in Barcelona and pay tribute to the vibrant guest experience Norwegian is known for.

“Norwegian Cruise Line is a dynamic, pioneering company known for its innovative experiences and breathtaking collection of beautifully designed ships,” said Arranz-Bravo. “I am honored to not only bring that vibrancy to life even more on Norwegian Encore but also showcase my love for the ocean and my hometown of Barcelona.”.

The bright and colorful hull is one of the best hull art found on any ship the vibrant colors and whimsical application - gives the ship a lively feel.

Staterooms Norwegian Encore

Norwegian Encore has the all types of staterooms to offer passengers including solo, inside, outside, balcony; multi-room suites with balconies and the multi-bedroom exclusive ship within a ship concept - "The Haven". All staterooms are well appointed, neat and clean with sufficient space for up to 2 weeks travel. In most staterooms, the beds can be configured as a queen or 2 twins. Each stateroom has a small sitting area, dressers, desk and under bed storage as well.

Accommodations include the company's signature luxury ship–within-a-ship complex: The Haven by Norwegian; along with Studios, designed and priced for solo travelers; and many options for families, multi-generational groups; spa enthusiasts and more.

The bathrooms are like those found on most other cruise ships - compact in size and have a sink storage, shower and toilet. There is usually shelves and/or a small cabinet for toiletries storage.

The differences between most staterooms is the square footage, location and the connection with the outside. Larger rooms are more expensive. Staterooms with aft or bow views demand a premium. Suites and the Haven - cost more than balconies, which cost more than outside staterooms, which cost more than inside staterooms. Solo cabins are also sold at a premium - but not as much as other cruise lines charge.
It is all up to your preference and budget.

2020 Cruise Itineraries For The Norwegian Encore.

• Norwegian Encore returns to New York for 4-7 day cruises to Bermuda starting 4/22/2020. In the late fall the Norwegian Encore will sail a variety of itineraries including New England / Canada; Bermuda; Southern Caribbean; or Florida / Bahamas cruises. At the end of her New York season, the Norwegian Encore will sail a repositioning cruise to her winter homeport of Miami Florida. The 13 day repositioning will depart New York on November 29, 2020 and visit the Southern Caribbean; South America and sail a partial Panama Canal transit before ending in Miami.

Other Norwegian Cruise Line 2020 Sailings From New York

• In April 2020, the Norwegian Escape will reposition to New York for only 3 departures. On April 7, 2020, the Norwegian Escape will sail from New York to Bermuda on a 4 day cruise. On April 11, 2020, she will sail on a 7 Day Bermuda Cruise, followed by a 15 day transatlantic cruise departing New York on April 18, 2020. The 15 day transatlantic cruise will visit exciting countries such as the Azores, Portugal, 3 ports in Spain, France and Italy (Rome (Civitavecchia)) where the cruise ends.
• Norwegian Gem sails 10 & 11 day cruises to the Caribbean including stops in ports such as: San Juan (Puerto Rico); Basseterre (St. Kitts); Castries (St. Lucia); Bridgetown (Barbados); St. John's (Antigua); St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands). The Norwegian Gem will sail two, 5 day cruises to Bermuda before relocating to Boston on April 16, 2020. From Boston, the Norwegian Gem will be sailing to Bermuda and New England / Canada during the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2020.
  
Returning to New York on 11/20/2020, the Norwegian Gem will sail 10-12 day Southern Caribbean cruises from New York for the remainder of the year.
• Norwegian Bliss sails 7 days cruises to Nassau, Bahamas; Port Canaveral Florida; and Great Stirrup Cay Bahamas through April, 2020. On April 19, 2020, the Norwegian Bliss will sail a 21-day repositioning cruise to South America, the Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, and California before ending in Seattle. The Norwegian Bliss will sail the summer of 2020 in Alaska.
• Norwegian Dawn sails a 10-day Bermuda, Bahamas and Coastal US cruise on April 9, 2020 sailing to Royal Naval Dockyard (Bermuda); Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas); Nassau (Bahamas); Orlando & Beaches (Port Canaveral); Norfolk (Virginia). On April 19, 2020, the Norwegian Dawn will sail a 14 day transatlantic cruise from New York to the Azores; Spain (various ports) and ends in Barcelona, Spain.
• Norwegian Star sails a 10-day Bermuda, Bahamas and Coastal US cruise on April 9, 2020 sailing to Norfolk (Virginia); Orlando & Beaches (Port Canaveral); Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas); Nassau (Bahamas); Royal Naval Dockyard (Bermuda). On April 19, 2020, the Norwegian Star sails a repositioning transatlantic cruise visiting Halifax, Canada; Ireland (various ports); England; France and Southampton, England, where the cruise ends.
• Norwegian Pearl sails from New York to New England and Canada starting on 5/30/2020 visiting ports like: Halifax (Nova Scotia); Saint John, Bay of Fundy (New Brunswick); Bar Harbor (Maine); Portland (Maine); Newport (Rhode Island). During the peak summer months mid-June through the end of August, the Norwegian Pearl will sail to Port Canaveral, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas and Great Stirrup Cay Bahamas through 8/29/2020. On 8/29/2020 the Norwegian Pearl sails a series of 11 day cruises between New York and Quebec Canada visiting port such as Newport (Rhode Island); Boston (Massachusetts); Bar Harbor (Maine); Saint John, Bay of Fundy (New Brunswick); Halifax (Nova Scotia); Sydney, Cape Breton Island (Nova Scotia); Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island); Saguenay (La Baie) (Québec); Disembark Québec City (Québec) where the cruise ends; Cruises are also available in reverse from Quebec to New York.
• Norwegian Breakaway will return to New York for a series of cruises - starting 10/11/2020 to St. John New Brunswick Canada and Portland Me. These cruises will be followed by a 14 Day Bermuda, Southern Caribbean Cruise to Royal Naval Dockyard (Bermuda); Bridgetown (Barbados); Castries (St. Lucia); Kralendijk (Bonaire); Willemstad (Curaçao); Oranjestad (Aruba); Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic); The Norwegian Breakaway will sail a 13 day repositioning cruise to the Southern Caribbean ending in New Orleans. Ports of call include Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic); Kralendijk (Bonaire); Willemstad (Curaçao); Oranjestad (Aruba); Falmouth (Jamaica); George Town (Grand Cayman); Cozumel (Mexico); Disembark New Orleans (Louisiana) where the cruise ends.
• The Norwegian Getaway will sail from New York on a repositioning cruise to Rome. the 15 day cruise will depart New York on 4/19/2020 visiting Ponta Delgada (Azores); Lisbon (Portugal); Seville (Cádiz) (Spain); Granada (Malaga) (Spain); Palma, Majorca (Spain); Barcelona (Spain); Cannes (France); Florence/Pisa (Livorno) (Italy); Disembark Rome (Civitavecchia) (Italy) - Where the cruise ends. Norwegian Getaway will return to New York on 12/19/2020 sailing 7 day cruises to Cape Canaveral, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.
• To see the entire 2020 cruise schedule from New York Click Here