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A Brutally Honest NORWEGIAN ENCORE Review (From An NCL First-Timer)

Zach the Traveling Man
Zach the Traveling Man
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πŸ‘οΈ 297K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 31:22
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloAlaska · SummerFrom SeattleFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Norwegian Encore is a beautiful ship when I first saw her when I got to the pier the morning of my cruise she's a huge ship

I was shocked at the entertainment on board Norwegian Encore there wasn't that much of it

I would put it up there with some of the worst service that I've had on board a cruise ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book reservations for entertainment and dining as early as possible, preferably before boarding.
βœ“Use the Norwegian app for reservations, but be prepared for technical issues.
βœ“Arrive early for excursions to avoid missing them due to overcrowding.
βœ“Consider the studio rooms for solo travelers; they are recommended.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Food quality on Norwegian β€” The food was excellent; don't believe horror stories.
Solo cruising on Norwegian β€” Studio rooms are fantastic and recommended for solo travelers.
Crowd management on mega ships β€” Choose smaller ships for Alaska to avoid lines and have more time for sights.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Norwegian Encore the right ship to sail in Alaska?
QWhat is the dining experience like on Norwegian Encore?
QHow is the entertainment on Norwegian Encore?
QWhat are the ports like on an Alaska cruise with NCL?
QHow is the service on Norwegian Encore?

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity3 Sad BaconWifi Connectivity2Β½ Sad BaconService Crew1Β½ Sad BaconValue Pricing1Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconDining Specialty3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Gold Belt Tram
Ketchikan2Β½ Sad Bacon
Top: Totem Bight State Park
Skagway4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Skagway Streetcar
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YouTube Video Description↓

I provide my brutally honest review of Norwegian Encore and my first impression of Norwegian Cruise Line after sailing on my very first cruise with NCL. Norwegian Encore is a beautiful ship, but is Norwegian Encore the right ship to sail in Alaska? Norwegian Encore is the largest ship in the NCL fleet and often cannot port in the smaller cruise ports of Alaska while on these Alaska cruises. I give a detailed ship review, dining and food review, entertainment review, Alaska ports review, and service review from my trip on NCL Encore. Join my channel to get access to perks, including early video access, exclusive members-only videos, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCi--tbfkK4B4_ncTg4xe8Q/join For help booking your next trip with my official travel partner: http://travelwithzach.com/ I enjoyed sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line for the first time onboard the beautiful Norwegian Encore. The NCL Encore debuted in 2019 and is currently sailing Alaska Cruises from Seattle, Washington. Check out the luggage featured in this video: https://tinyurl.com/zachthetravelingman I will have many videos to come from Norwegian Cruise Line and Norwegian Encore, including a full dining and food review. This will include honest opinions on Q Smokehouse, Los Lobos, Cagney's Steakhouse, Ocean Blue, Le Bistro, Taste, Savor, The Local, and more! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more Norwegian Cruise Line and solo cruise content. Also, make sure to FOLLOW me on Instagram. I extensively cover cruise ship travel - including Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and Norwegian Cruise Line. From the latest cruise news to cruise ship reviews, dining guides and reviews, best excursions, and more! Make sure to visit my website for more cruise content, including my FREE Cruise Port Travel Guide, which is available as a FREE digital download: https://zachthetravelingman.com/ #norwegiancruise #nclencore #norwegianencore -------------------------- 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Why Norwegian? 03:26 Ship Review 15:14 Food Review 21:30 Entertainment Review 24:20 Alaska Ports Review 28:42 Service Review 30:18 Will I Do NCL Again?