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Norwegian Encore, 5 things I would have done differently and 2 bonus tips

The Taylor’s On the Go
The Taylor’s On the Go
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👁️ 38K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 13:26

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Editorial Summary

The creators share reflections from their first Norwegian Cruise aboard the Norwegian Encore, detailing five specific changes they would make and providing two bonus tips. They suggest purchasing the Vibe Beach Pass to avoid the difficulty of finding seating on the crowded pool decks. They also recommend utilizing main dining areas for breakfast and lunch to avoid the seating challenges found in the buffet. Regarding activities, they advise checking the app for water slide operating hours and suggest renting clam shells at Great Stirrup Cay for better shade and proximity to food. The creators note that reserving tender times was unnecessary as the process was not strictly enforced. For bonus tips, they highlight the convenience of using large digital screens located near elevators to make reservations for shows and excursions rather than waiting in lines. They also recommend seeing the Choir of Men show and suggest arriving early to the performance to potentially receive complimentary beer. Finally, they note that the walking track is only accessible before nine in the morning and after five in the evening due to deck chair placement.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsTips & AdviceCasual Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 7 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we just got back from our first Norwegian Cruise aboard the Norwegian encore beautiful ship

we didn't get a spot on the pool deck once so unless you're waking up early yeah heading out there

the comedy on Norwegian sucks don't do it

go see choir of men whatever ship it's on go see it and if you're a Beer Drinker show up 10 to 15 minutes early

Creator's Tips & Advice

Reserve show and tender times using the screens on the ship instead of waiting in line.
Check the daily Navigator or app for slide and activity times.
Consider buying the Vibe Beach Pass for better seating on sea days.
Try main dining areas for breakfast and lunch to avoid buffet seating issues.
Go see the Choir of Men show and arrive early if you're a beer drinker.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding seating on the shipConsider buying the Vibe Beach Pass or use main dining areas for meals.
Knowing activity timesCheck the daily Navigator or app for slide and show times.
Booking shows and tendersUse the screens on the ship to reserve times instead of waiting in line.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are five things the creator would have done differently on their Norwegian cruise?
QWhat are two bonus tips for new Norwegian cruisers?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Shows2½ Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Sad BaconDining Buffet1½ Sad BaconPort Destination1½ Happy BaconWater Park1 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity4 Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconItinerary RouteMeh

Port Highlights

Great Stirrup Cay1½ Happy Bacon
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