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THE HAVEN ON NCL ENCORE- What to expect your first day!

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their embarkation day on the Norwegian Encore, specifically focusing on their experience staying in a Haven accessible suite. After navigating the testing process at the terminal, they enjoy breakfast in the Haven lounge. The video highlights a significant accessibility challenge when the creators discover the bed height in their suite is too high for a safe wheelchair transfer. They describe working with ship staff to resolve the issue by removing a pillow top, though they note that the room's aesthetic design sometimes conflicts with practical utility for passengers with disabilities. Following the resolution, the creators provide a detailed tour of their suite, noting features such as the separate dining area, pivoting television, Nespresso station, and accessible bathroom amenities. The day concludes with the creators enjoying lunch in the Haven restaurant and relaxing in the Haven Observatory lounge while waiting for the ship to sail away.

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
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are actually going to get an haven suite so i'm very very very excited not something we would normally do but we're treating ourselves

the haven lounge and it's very very good so i'm enjoying i have eaten already but a little croissant but filled with almond paste

we actually um they had them we had them unzip the the pillow top remove it and i was able to transfer so i think it's gonna work

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Give yourself plenty of time for embarkation and testing
βœ“If you have accessibility needs, email the cruise line ahead of time with specific questions
βœ“Consider bringing your own tools for wheelchair maintenance

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

COVID testing and potential positive result β€” Get tested early and have a backup plan if positive
Chaotic embarkation process β€” Arrive early and be prepared for hectic environment

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Haven experience on NCL Encore?
QHow does the private check-in and escort work for Haven guests?
QWhat are the accessibility features in the Haven suite?

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