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Boarding the Norwegian Encore - Inaugural Miami Cruise Vlog

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EECC Travels
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πŸ‘οΈ 71K viewsπŸ“… 6 years ago⏱️ 21:38

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the boarding process and initial exploration of the Norwegian Encore during its inaugural cruise from Miami. After checking in and navigating the terminal, the vlog follows the travelers as they board the ship and head to the atrium, which the creator notes shares a similar layout to the Breakaway and Bliss but features a different color scheme. The group prioritizes scheduling activities at the box office, including go-karts and laser tag, before heading to the Garden Cafe for lunch. The creator provides a detailed look at the buffet options and notes specific design differences, such as the inclusion of windows in the Garden Cafe on this ship class. The tour continues onto the Lido deck, where the creator examines various amenities including the surf bar, water slides, and the jogging trail. A significant portion of the video is dedicated to exploring the Vibe Beach Club, which the creator highlights as being much larger on this vessel than on previous ships. The video concludes with an assessment of the upper deck spaces and the potential value of the private club access for passengers seeking sun and space.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)OtherFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

that was our very first Norwegian ship got us hooked there's such beautiful ships

it's a little different but mostly the same the layouts were pretty much identical pretty cool huh

the food was good we just don't I was telling so we were so hungry we didn't really film it

I think that would be a good investment on this ship if you want that private deck space I agree 100%

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book activities early to avoid filling up
βœ“Consider the Vibe Beach Club for private deck space on this ship

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

not getting the true experience due to cold weather β€” The cold weather doesn't affect the onboard experience much

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Norwegian Encore like on its inaugural cruise?
QWhat activities and amenities are available on board?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet3 Happy BaconService Crew2Β½ Happy BaconEmbarkation2 Happy BaconCabin Interior3Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3Β½ Happy Bacon

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