Norwegian EncorevsNorwegian Star
Side-by-side creator consensus from cruise reviewers across YouTube.
The Bacon Verdict
Norwegian Encore wins this matchup
Earns a +9% higher BaconScore than Norwegian Star. Based on 1938 creator reviews.
The Bacon Story
Data-driven recap
Across 1938 creator reviews, Norwegian Encore holds a +9% BaconScore lead over Norwegian Star — 77% versus 68%. Norwegian Encore edges ahead on Room Service and itinerary route, while Norwegian Star leads on disembarkation and Value. Norwegian Encore sentiment is trending up in the latest reviews. Coverage spans 336 distinct cruise channels — read the full breakdown for each ship below.
Score comparison
Opinion trend for Norwegian Encore
Opinion trend for Norwegian Star
Side-by-side facts
The specs
 | Specification | Norwegian Star |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Cruise Line | Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| 1524 videos | Creator reviews | 414 videos |
| 224 | Distinct creators | 112 |
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Creator reviews
- 1524 videos
- Distinct creators
- 224
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Creator reviews
- 414 videos
- Distinct creators
- 112
Topic Scoreboard
How they really compare
Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Star
Where creators agree
- Norwegian Encore:109 mentions4 Happy BaconSuitesBoth like itNorwegian Star:13 mentions3½ Happy Bacon
- Norwegian Encore:161 mentions3½ Happy BaconBalcony CabinsBoth like itNorwegian Star:46 mentions3½ Happy Bacon
- Norwegian Encore:56 mentions3 Happy BaconNightlifeBoth like itNorwegian Star:16 mentions3 Happy Bacon
Where creators diverge
- Norwegian Encore:11 mentions1 Happy Bacondisembarkation0.44 gapNorwegian Star:8 mentions3 Happy Bacon
- Norwegian Encore:11 mentions3 Happy BaconRoom Service0.41 gapNorwegian Star:4 mentions1 Happy Bacon
- Norwegian Encore:229 mentions2½ Happy Baconitinerary route0.32 gapNorwegian Star:94 mentions1 Happy Bacon
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyStandout creator quotes
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“he proceeded to attack her with a pair of scissors stabbing her in the arm arm back and head”
“a nightmare cruise is going on right now”
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Scores aggregate every cruise creator review we've indexed for each entity, weighted by creator expertise and capped per channel so no single voice dominates. Read the full methodology →