What We Wish We Knew BEFORE Cruising on Norwegian Encore!

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Norwegian Cruise Line has just released its largest and most innovative cruise ship to date! The new Norwegian Encore features some firsts at sea, including new dining and entertainment that you can not find on any other cruise ship. If you have not sailed on a ship of this size before, you might feel overwhelmed. That is why we have put together our latest video of the 20 Things You Need to Know Before Cruising on Norwegian Encore!
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When sailing on a mega-ship like Norwegian Encore, you will want to plan ahead. Booking your cruise 6-12 months ahead of time will ensure you have the widest selection of cabins. Also, you will most likely score one of the lowest cruise fares. In addition, when planning a cruise on this new ship, you do need to know that some things can be booked ahead of time.
One hundred and twenty days before your sailing, you will be able to book specialty dining and main theater entertainment. We highly suggest you book these before stepping foot on the ship.
Norwegian Encore has several attractions and activities you will want to reserve once you board the ship. The go-karts, laser tag, and select comedy shows are all available to reserve on day one of your cruise. You will want to head to Deck 6 to the Social Club to get a time slot for these very popular attractions.
If you are traveling with little ones, you will want to make sure you register them at Splash Academy, the youth program on the ship, on Day 1 as well.
We always suggest that you take a tour of the ship to get your bearings on embarkation day. Regardless of the time you are assigned at check-in, we also suggest that you arrive to the terminal early, so you can board Norwegian Encore as soon as possible.
Do know that some restaurants on the ship are complimentary, while others are an up-charge. If you plan to dine at restaurants that are not covered in the cruise fare, you might save money by purchasing a specialty dining plan.
We have plenty more tips and travel hacks you need to know before cruising on Norwegian Encore in our latest video!
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[@Eatsleepcruise1]

What are your tips for sailing on the new Norwegian Encore?

[@terryklinger1648]

We are booked for our Alaska cruise Sep 3-10, 2023 to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, the Encore looks beautiful, we have only been on 1 cruise and that was 18 years ago on a Royal Carribean cruise with family members, this time just the 2 of us relaxing and enjoying our upcoming retirement in 2024. Loved this review, very helpful.

[@KelleyKat]

You will love the Alaska cruise. We've been on many, all on NCL. My parents (94 yoa!) and I are going on the Encore on Oct 1 this year after being on NCL's smaller ships. Enjoy your cruise, congrats on your 50 years together!

[@terryklinger1648]

Thank you@@KelleyKat

[@dorothysteele1758]

Sailed on The Encores Inaugural Vovage in Nov 2019 from Southampton to New York. Beautiful ship. Loved the layout. Lots to do on board. Entertainment was fantastic. I usually only sail on NCL smaller ships but would differently go on this ship again.

[@tr852]

What an infomative video! One of if not the best!! Its getting me excited for my Encore cruise in August out of NYC. Thank you

[@JulieWallis1963]

How did _that_ work out?

[@tr852]

@@JulieWallis1963 Unfortunately we never went because of covid.

[@j.w.grayson6937]

Excellent video as it is very professionally done, unlike many other ship reviews.

[@Eatsleepcruise1]

Many thanks!

[@dicknijenhuis9894]

Completely agree. NCL should hire them to do infomercials and reviews.

[@frankrotondo3771]

We sailed her as NCL platinum members we were disappointed yes it’s more nickel n dime from NCL the go cart prices were $6 more then on the Bliss also no free adult area. It’s almost $248 to use Vibe for week and the perks to Platinum members have been scaled back so after 20 NCL cruise goi g back to Royal with beautiful free adult pool and buffet areas provided

[@sammy169169169]

Go-Karts were priced EXACTLY the same on the Bliss.

[@ldhmnh]

Want some cheese and crackers with your whine?

[@camilo8cheryl]

For $15 go cart on an 8 minute ride is not bad at all compared to the indoor electric go cart track near our place charges $50! For 15 minutes! Only advantage is the carts are way faster and has a bigger track layout..

[@paular601]

We also have been trying to be loyal to Ncl, but we are going to take our first princess cruise shortly because we quite frankly are tired of the Ncl nickel and dime

[@elenakerusenko9160]

Just went to 7 days carribean cruise on encore. My first cruise and I was so pleasantly surprised. Amazing food and service. Drinking package and speciality restaurants package definitely worth it. Guess what we were doing :)

[@lizabethhofschneider7665]

Soo excited, we're booked for the 1st week of December.

[@stefan3225]

Pretty awesome they made the ship so huge you have to reserve shows 4 month in advance

[@Beachdudeca]

At this time there are huge discounts being offered for couples , and also to bring along up to 2 kids. That said it’s a massive ship with limited space in some of the key venues so not sure if a cruise on Encore would be relaxing or more like competing to get into the most popular Disney attractions at the peak of the season.

[@alchemyshouldbereal5857]

This was your first video where I could hear the NE coming through lol. Great job - definitely will look at this one instead of another RC

[@emarc6549]

The only thing I heard during this video is "up-charge". Sounds like everything on this ship has an extra fee.

[@younglady2789]

Thanks for the valuable tips for cruising NCL Encore!

[@rafaelrodriguez9023]

Thanks so much great video well explain so I get more prepared

[@iandean1112]

I absolutely hated this ship. The cruise was nice because of the destination, but I'm not booking with NCL after that experience. Here are some things that bothered me. 1. The staff was out and about taking up space meant for passengers. I remember a Kinky Boots actor making a huge mess in the buffet and not doing anything to try to fix it. 2. The free food was sub-par at best. The best thing I ate was the Caesar salad in the MDR. 3. On the first day of the cruise while exploring, the crew were rude about things not being open. We walked around the VR room before being told to get out. 4. The balcony was very small. We paid for a Club Balcony Suite, but we couldn't sit in the chairs comfortably because the balcony was SO short. 5. The Vibe Beach Club was a scam. We paid for it day 1 of the cruise. We'd gone up there the whole week, but the bar was never open and nothing was taken care of. On the last day (even with the wristband to prove we paid for it), they tried to tell us to leave. That was $250 per person for something that was never available for use. 6. We paid for breakfast to be delivered to our room daily, but we could only get basic food that you could grab at a cheap motel (anything heated besides coffee/tea added the typical room service fee). 7. Our priority boarding and check-in wasn't honored even though it was on our cruise cards. Tldr; NCL disappointed me severely, and I'll never give them more of my money.

[@michelleuk4788]

Thank you for this fantastic video, we have just booked for April next year, I am SOOOO excited! Looks fantastic. Question, do you know if the vibe gets booked up fast as we really want it. Also, what about the restaurants, we would want to dine in the Italian and steakhouse x

[@ajt8678]

I'm booked for Dec next year. Solo suite. Very excited!

[@michelleuk4788]

@@ajt8678 🙌 🙌

[@camilo8cheryl]

Family of four is booked spring break 2023..🎉

[@kateb1216]

Would you consider a cruise on board the Encore to Alaska in early October? I know the weather won't be as good, but might be our only option for 2022.

[@JulieWallis1963]

Yeah, go for it. Great scenery still, great ship, great food etc.

[@stacy2514]

Great video

[@Eatsleepcruise1]

Thanks!

[@norwayrider]

The Happy Hour Prohibition, Musical, Madame Lulu, is that in a restaurant were you eat or drink? I havent manage to figure that out. Hope you have some information here. Great video :-)

[@rebeccalandry5813]

No, those are in theaters.

[@vivelmore2011]

Amazing info

[@fallguy4209]

Great review

[@maureengiancristoforo4940]

I am invited to go on the Encore Norwegian Cruise

[@marcusrobinson5710]

Outstanding

[@JulieWallis1963]

Really? 🥴

[@Meghanprall]

They seem like they are charging way too much for things that are free on RCL Give me oasis class what day over this ship any day.

[@SD-zx1uh]

Going on April 22!!!!!!!

[@iamdcody]

Me too!

[@MsCheriecoco]

What camera did you use for recording?

[@Eatsleepcruise1]

Mostly an Osmo Action Camera.

[@micheleramia7359]

Looking for a super inexpensive suite from oahu to oahu, Hawaii 7 day, solo.....vacations to go is really just the cruise stores ticket office- I couldn’t find a ‘great’ price. I have been on this Pride of America cruise before, and the specialty restaurants are really good- but it’s hard to capture a cheap price for solo, balcony or suite. Any suggestions oh great and mighty Oz? Xxoo🥰. I live in Hawaii, just like to get away from time to time

[@magicaldays7099]

We cruise only on the Disney Cruises, We would like to try Norwegian

[@carileefoxhair3413]

Are there vegan options?

[@gnrands50]

The buffet, Manhattan, Taste, & Savor all offer vegetarian options at every meal. Many of the specialty restaurants will also, but it is a good idea to ask first.

[@mikemike7990]

Was it a good ship. or is carnival horizon better.

[@micheleramia7359]

Don’t like the snake motif.....🥺

[@maureengiancristoforo4940]

I haven't cruised with you yet. I was invited to cruise with I think 10 females will be in our group. I am honored that they invited me and I am bringing my wonderful sister, Chris. However, I was speaking to the woman that belongs to their church. I hired her to clean my house. We became great friends. The 3rd time she came to clean my house she invited me to go with her Church friends. I quickly called my sister in and asked if could go and she said that she would love to go but she didn't have the money to go. I then told she is free. My husband paid for the 2of us to go . I am concerned that my friend said there won't be a Captains Dinner because there isn't a Captain. She said that it was called a Free Lance Cruise. I am totally totally confused that I don't know just who is manning the ship. I had been talking to my friend that I have a beautiful outfit for the Captains dinner. That's when she told me that there no specific Captain. What the heck?Who is in charge of the ship to keep us feeling b

[@iowagreen8932]

The Norwegian Encore has "freestyle dining" which means you eat when you want and no particular dress code is required. There is no Captain's dinner but there certainly is a Captain.

[@212painters]

what speed do the go carts go

[@Eatsleepcruise1]

It varies, but can go up to 30 MPH

[@cliffandersson4964]

Best ship ever!

[@dogesensation5039]

Never been on it but iv'e seen enough of it to love it :D I agree even though i have only been on one norwegian ship (breakaway) which was also my 10th ship

[@cliffandersson4964]

@@dogesensation5039 If you liked the Breakaway class ships, you will LOVE the Breakaway Plus (Encore Joy, Bliss)!!

[@dogesensation5039]

@@cliffandersson4964 Breakaway Plus :O is it a ship or an upgrade

[@tjluvpdx]

Thanks for the vid....is it worth it to buy the early boarding? to secure a vibe spot?

[@Eatsleepcruise1]

You're welcome, we glad you found it helpful. We don't think it is worth purchasing an upgrade for early boarding. If your room category includes the benefit it is a nice perk, but not essential.

[@changedlife2191]

How to get job in cruseship ...even iam a carpenter . What is good for to do... plz find out for me I'm from nepal

[@JulieWallis1963]

*Please* find out for yourself! The expression here is “do your own homework” don’t expect anyone else to find out what job you are qualified for!

[@jerrymoore2416]

My wife has planned a trip on this ship for Christmas we have never done this before. It's already planned we definitely will there. but I'm so worried about everything. We r very laid back Tennessee country old at heart kind of people we do not party we do not get very loud and another issue as I am worried about them bankrupting me before I get home. I thought you give them to a $3,000 and then the trip is done and you could at least go play on the activities without any other money I was wrong it sounds like I'm not worried about the dining experience paying extra for meals you know I know what food comes with are room but I didn't know the other things costed money too

[@stephanelachance9131]

I was on the ship for the Xmas 11 days from Dec 23rd to Jan 3rd. We are Platinum and Norwegian is giving us 2 spec restaurants in the package at $0 but honestly, the food is already amazing in the free restaurant so we don't book any other than the 2 free ones. We paid 1900 each for a balcony with no food or drink package. We spoke with people that had all the packages (food and drinks and gratuities) and paid 3100 each. At one point, ask yourself if it's worth it to pay in advance for the packages. This is a lot of food and drinks for 2400 paid in advance.

[@craigoliver4631]

this feels nothing but an advertisement for the encore

[@user-dj4rw1tk4e]

동포여러분 반값급니다

[@maureengiancristoforo4940]

I am new with Norweigan, but a big Church group. they invited me, the only white person and they Cruise with you always. I am an INFLUNCER and usually but, they already have the woman who does everything. She is the woman that books the whole Cruise Event. I am happy to join my friends and I am bringing my Sister

[@vonniebench]

Not impressed with the vibe... Spice was no up charge.

[@keeperzero]

The ship was so big I couldn't find my room I spent two-and-a-half days trying to find my room the first night and was able to sleep in the hall and survive on the leftovers from room service that people left out in the heart once they were done

[@robertfeinberg748]

I cancelled the Like once I found the hated expression "step foot." LGBFJB!