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Embarking On My FIRST Norwegian Cruise: NCL Encore To Alaska!

Zach the Traveling Man
Zach the Traveling Man
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πŸ‘οΈ 30K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 24:05
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloAlaska · SpringFrom SeattleFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm here with the Norwegian Encore this is going to be a cruise of first my very first cruise with Norwegian my first time sailing to Alaska my first time selling out of Seattle

I love the aesthetic it's a beautiful everything just looks so modern and uh and well done so so so far it's a beautiful ship

I'm having a great time and I want you to see all about this ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get the earliest boarding time possible to secure entertainment reservations
βœ“Make restaurant and show reservations as soon as you board the ship
βœ“Use the app to book reservations once connected to ship's Wi-Fi

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing where to go on first day β€” Explore the ship, use observation lounge, ask crew for help
Getting reservations for shows and dining β€” Board early, use app immediately, make reservations first thing

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like on Norwegian Encore?
QWhat are the solo studio rooms and lounge like?
QHow do you make reservations for dining and entertainment?

Topics Covered

Booking Process2 Sad BaconEmbarkation1 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity2Β½ Sad BaconShip Condition3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Interior2Β½ Happy BaconDining Specialty2 Happy BaconPool Deck1Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife1Β½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Seattle3Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

I am taking my first Norwegian Cruise, sailing on the Norwegian Encore on my first ever Alaska cruise. I boarded the Norwegian Encore in Seattle to head out to Alaska and am taking you along. As I board the Encore I show you all this amazing ship has to offer, including the Starbucks onboard, restaurants and bars, my Studio Stateroom and Studio Lounge, and more! For help booking your next trip with my official travel partner: http://travelwithzach.com/ I am so excited to be 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. Things to do in Seattle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P05Fa5Uw_-8 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 ship review and a full dining and food review. These 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 01:47 Boarding NCL Encore 03:24 Observation Lounge 06:06 Pool Deck 07:12 Internet Issues 08:29 Dinner & Show Reservations 09:25 This Is A Problem... 11:53 Main Atrium 12:56 Starbucks 14:14 Studio Stateroom 16:43 Studio Lounge 19:03 Waterfront