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7 Things You Shouldn't Miss on Norwegian Encore

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Norwegian Cruise Line
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πŸ‘οΈ 94K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 8:16

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Editorial Summary

The creator shares several practical tips and observations from a cruise aboard the Norwegian Encore. To navigate the large ship, the creator points out a carpet trick where fish patterns indicate the direction of travel. For entertainment, the creator suggests an alternative to the crowded Cavern Club by watching tribute shows in the main theater, noting that the production of Singin' in the Rain is highly recommended and offers free beer to participants. The video highlights the expansive promenade deck, which serves as a useful outdoor space for passengers in inside cabins. Regarding dining, the creator explains the flexibility of the main dining rooms, which feature no fixed times and allow for different group sizes each night. A specific tip is provided to order specialty steakhouse cuts in the main dining room for a lower price. Finally, the creator discusses the availability of food at The Local, a venue that remains open at all hours, and recommends the mojito bar for a variety of drink options.

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How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Encore
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Encore
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been cruising with Norwegian since I was 11 and I've been on similar ships in the past

Norwegian Encore is the largest ship in norwegian's Fleet so it's not surprising that sometimes I did get lost in the corridors

Norwegian do have a solution to this and it lays below everybody's feet along the passenger corridors the carpets have fish on them and almost all of these fish are swimming forward

I took a cruise on the Norwegian Sun and there was one red fish that was going backwards a very independent little fish

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the fish on the carpets to navigate forward on Norwegian Encore
βœ“Book the 'Choir of Man' show as soon as possible, but don't worry if you can't do it pre-cruise
βœ“Eat early in the main dining room to avoid waiting for a table
βœ“Visit the promenade deck for a protected outdoor area, especially in cold weather

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating a large ship without getting lost β€” Follow the fish on the carpets, which mostly swim forward
Booking shows in advance β€” Book 'Choir of Man' as soon as possible, but shows may still be available on board

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some things you shouldn't miss on Norwegian Encore?
QHow can you navigate the large ship without getting lost?
QWhat are the dining options and tips for the main dining room?

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