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Norwegian Encore Full Review: What we loved, didn't love, and hated

thiscruiselife
thiscruiselife
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πŸ‘οΈ 51K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 39:22
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloAlaska · Fall · 7 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I absolutely loved the food at Food Republic so it is their kind of Asian Sushi restaurant

I loved the Irish coffee on board if you watch the first 24 hours on board you know that I drank my weight in Irish coffees

the choir of man which I had the opportunity to see multiple times just an amazing performance

I didn't love sugar cane mojito bar um not only did they refuse to sub out uh the premium Liquors despite having the fre Etsy plus upgrade they muddled down the ingredients so much that you ended up with just green stuff in your teeth all week

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Research the Free at Sea package ahead of time to know exactly what's included
βœ“Walk around the buffet a couple of times to discover all the food options
βœ“Use Port Valet service in Seattle for a seamless disembarkation experience

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Small stateroom for multiple occupants β€” Keep in mind the stateroom can support four people but is small; consider if traveling with others
Upcharges and nickel-and-diming β€” Be aware of numerous upcharges; research packages to understand costs

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat did the creator love, not love, and hate about the Norwegian Encore cruise to Alaska?
QIs the Norwegian Encore a good ship for solo travelers?
QWhat are the pros and cons of the Free at Sea drink package?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Seattle4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Just in time for Alaska cruise season to resume, we're sharing our complete review of our Norwegian Encore cruise to Alaska! We share what we loved about the ship and experience, what we didn't love, and several things that we absolutely hated. In fact, we point blank ask Norwegian Cruise Line to fix several things in this video. When cruising to Alaska, you want to pick a ship that gives you access the beautiful Alaskan scenery and wildlife, and Norwegian Encore did not disappoint. In this full review, we unpack the food on board, the drinks and drinks packages, the entertainment, and overall ship design. I sailed NCL Encore as a solo cruiser and there was a lot to love. I had Free At Sea Plus which I talk about in the video and give several tips and tricks and an important warning. We have multiple other Norwegian Encore videos on the channel - from food reviews to our stateroom tour. Be sure to check them all out via our complete playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzjdnP6ox56_BTgQL6OsExkVAgyOcupEa As always, thank you for watching and the tremendous support of the channel. If you have any questions, drop them in the comments below and we'll be sure to respond. And have an AMAZING Alaska sailing! We always love to hear about your experiences! -Mark and Rocky #cruise #norwegianencore #cruisereview #shipreview #alaska #alaskacruise #nclencore #ncl #norwegiancruise #nclencore #breakaway