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The One Where Zoe Gets Sea Sick | Day 2 | Alaska | Norwegian Encore | The Haven | July 2025

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👁️ 1K views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 37:10
What This Creator Said
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👦 Best for Family (Teens)Alaska · SummerVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Breakfast at the Haven was fabulous, y'all. That Haven food is good.

Choir of Man is a mustsea show. That's all I got to say.

Everyone says how amazing it is and they are not lying.

The beauty of a cruise ship is that you can do as little or as much as you want.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to the gym right when they open to ensure you get a machine.
Arrive early to Choir of Man to get a free beer before the show starts.
If you have the NCL app, you can book entertainment, but check the paper Freestyle Daily as well.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Dress code for specialty diningIt is super casual; leggings are acceptable as long as they aren't offensive.
Getting a spot at the gymGo right at opening time as it gets crowded quickly.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the breakfast experience like at The Haven?
QWhat are the perks of staying in The Haven?
QIs Choir of Man worth seeing?
QWhat is the shopping like on the Norwegian Encore?
QHow does NCL handle motion sickness?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty3 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconShip Condition2 Happy BaconKids Family2½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2 Sad BaconBooking Process½ Happy BaconCabin Suite3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau2½ Happy Bacon
Top: dog sledding
Ketchikan1½ Happy Bacon
Skagway1½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We got a late start to the day as two of us finally slept in after a few busy days. We enjoyed a quiet breakfast at The Haven Restaurant before heading to Deck 8 for onboard shopping. Our afternoon plans changed once Zoe experienced motion/sea sickness. However, our relaxing and low key day became more entertaining as we enjoyed dinner at one of the specialty restaurants and attended The Choir of Man. 00:00 Intro 01:07 The Haven Restaurant & Horizon Lounge 10:05 Exploring & Onboard Shopping 16:13 Freestyle Daily 20:51 Outfits of the Day 25:05 Q Texas Smokehouse 27:56 The Choir of Man 32:34 Nightly Family Chat