Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line · 2361 videos
Creator Consensus for Norwegian Encore
Creator Consensus
What 214 independent creators think about Norwegian Encore
Analyzed from 1.5K high quality videos of 2.4K in our library for this ship · Norwegian Cruise Line
94%independent reviews
Weighted scores already discount comped and sponsored reviews.
1432 independent23 comped/press89 sponsored
Recommend
0%
of 1.5K reviews
0%
of cruise creators recommend Norwegian Encore
Expert creators73%
Mainstream creators82%
▼ -8% expert gap — experts rate this lower
1.5K videos214 channels1% warn againstDeveloping data
Creator Consensus
What's Worth the Money?
Creator consensus on Norwegian Encore's add-ons and packages.
Vibe Beach Club access
5 creators reviewed
Great value
casino winnings
4 creators reviewed
Great value
Viking stock
3 creators reviewed
Fair
Vibe Beach Club pass
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Laser tag
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Go-kart ride
3 creators reviewed
Fair
Norwegian stock
3 creators reviewed
Fair
Carnival Corporation stock
3 creators reviewed
Fair
go-kart weekly pass
3 creators reviewed
Great value
Opinion trend for Norwegian Encore
Holding steadyDivided opinion
Sentiment Over Time
How Opinion Has Evolved
Monthly creator sentiment for Norwegian Encore — based on videos published each month.
Latest month:77%positive
Dec
Jan
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
75 months of data · only months with 3+ creator reviews shown
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised
Reported Issues
What Creators Flagged
Operational issues mentioned by multiple independent creators — sorted by frequency.
- Pool Deck CrowdingLast reported 4 months agoModerate5 creators
- Gangway CollapseLast reported 3+ years agoMajor4 creators
- Internet ConnectivityLast reported 5 months agoMinor4 creators
- Rough SeasLast reported 4+ years agoMajor3 creators
- Excursion CancellationsLast reported 4+ years agoMajor2 creators
- Hydraulic Hose FailureLast reported 1+ years agoMajor2 creators
- Flight Delays Due To WeatherLast reported 2+ years agoModerate2 creators
- Financial PenaltyLast reported 1+ years agoMajor2 creators
Who’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Solo Travelers
79%
Great fit
Couples
77%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
77%
Great fit
Best Match
Families (Teens)
81%
Loved
Groups
78%
Great fit
Adults-Only
78%
Great fit
How it plays across experience levels
Creators with different cruise histories can see the same ship very differently.
First-Timer
People on their first cruise
Solid Strip
Occasional
A handful of cruises under their belt
Solid Strip
Veteran
Experienced cruisers with deep comparisons
Solid Strip
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Main Dining
Solid Strip112 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip220 video mentions
Buffet
Solid Strip99 video mentions
Room Service
Solid Strip10 video mentions
Cabins
Interior Cabins
Solid Strip94 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Seriously Tasty157 video mentions
Top
Suites
Seriously Tasty105 video mentions
Top
Entertainment
Shows
Solid Strip190 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip52 video mentions
Casino
Solid Strip24 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip217 video mentions
Top
Deck & Recreation
Pool Deck
Solid Strip180 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip97 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip87 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Solid Strip84 video mentions
Ship & Crew
Ship Condition
Solid Strip223 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble50 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip139 video mentions
Value & Logistics
Booking
A Nibble20 video mentions
Value
A Nibble20 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip53 video mentions
Wi-Fi
No strong opinion28 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble4 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way
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 methodologyCabin Intelligence
Where Should You Sleep?
Creator sentiment per cabin category — based on significant reviews only.
Suite
Seriously Tasty
99% positive138 reviews
balcony
Seriously Tasty
95% positive229 reviews
oceanview
Solid Strip
95% positive19 reviews
other
Solid Strip
84% positive93 reviews
inside
Solid Strip
94% positive63 reviews
Contested Topics
Topics Creators Disagree On
Opinions on Norwegian Encore are divided — worth reading multiple reviews before deciding.
Wi-Fi
28 creator mentions
48% skeptical44% spread52% enthusiastic
Creator Comparisons
The Matchup
Creators most often compare this ship against its nearest rival.
Creators compared these ships 0 times — this ship came out ahead in 0 of them.
Fleet context
Norwegian Cruise Line avg
A Nibble
Norwegian Encore
Solid Strip
Outperforms most ships in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet
What creators said
- Called it similar
Both ships offer Haven experiences with private areas and priority services, but layouts may differ.
- Favors Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Encore is described as the biggest, boldest, and best for families in the Breakaway Plus class.
- Favors Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Encore visits Glacier Bay more frequently than Norwegian Bliss.
- Called it similar
The ship has a very similar layout to the Bliss, with only a few differences like Spice H2O location.
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Creator Rankings
Port Report Card
Ranked by creator sentiment — how each port scores with the review community.
1
Great Styrup Key
Bacon Bliss
100%
2
Zante
Bacon Bliss
95%
3
Salzburg
Bacon Bliss
95%
4
Ocean Key
Bacon Bliss
95%
5
Schalburg
Bacon Bliss
95%
6
St Thomas
Bacon Bliss
95%
7
Alexandria
Bacon Bliss
95%
8
Nova Scotia
Bacon Bliss
95%
Sailing Season
When Should You Go?
Creator sentiment broken down by season and itinerary region.
Winter
South Pacific
8 reviews
Various regions
5 reviews
Caribbean
76 reviews
Transatlantic
5 reviews
Other
10 reviews
Spring
Alaska
21 reviews
Various regions
3 reviews
Caribbean
25 reviews
Other
7 reviews
Summer
Alaska
145 reviews
Caribbean
10 reviews
Northern Europe
4 reviews
Fall / Autumn
Alaska
38 reviews
Other
13 reviews
Caribbean
22 reviews
Transatlantic
5 reviews
What Creators Use
Organically Recommended Products
Products creators independently mention when reviewing this ship — no paid promotions.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Encore
Cruise Booking25 mentions21 creators
Starbucks
coffee
Other15 mentions13 creators
Starbucks
Coffee
Other14 mentions12 creators
Epidemic Sound
music
Other8 mentions2 creators
GoPro
GoPro camera
Camera6 mentions6 creators
Starbucks
Starbucks package
Other5 mentions3 creators
Amazon
Amazon Shop
Other4 mentions1 creator
Royal Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
Cruise Booking4 mentions3 creators
Norwegian Cruise Line
Free at Sea package
Cruise Booking4 mentions4 creators
Epidemic Sound
Music
Other4 mentions2 creators
Tim Tams
Other3 mentions2 creators
Vegemite
Vegemite spread
Other3 mentions3 creators
The Expert Panel
20 creators reviewed this ship — ranked by effective expertise.
10 authority10 expert437 reviews
- View →🏅AuthorityBen & David from Cruise With Ben and David9 reviews338.0K subscribersExpertise 95
- View →🏅AuthorityTony & Jenny from La Lido Loca14 reviews311.0K subscribersExpertise 93
- View →🏅AuthorityDawn & Don from Don's Family Vacations15 reviews220.0K subscribersExpertise 91
- View →🏅AuthorityDoug Parker from Cruise News Today28 reviews141.0K subscribersExpertise 91
- View →🏅AuthorityDon & Don B from Eat Sleep Cruise25 reviews167.0K subscribersExpertise 90
- View →🏅AuthorityAlyssa & Cullen from Griff & Alyssa25 reviews126.0K subscribersExpertise 89
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