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The UNFILTERED Truth About the Norwegian Encore | IN-DEPTH Review + FULL Ship Tour

Family at Sea
Family at Sea
🥈Expert
👁️ 47K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 46:04

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of a seven-day Alaskan cruise aboard the Norwegian Encore, evaluating the experience through several specific categories. While the family enjoyed certain highlights, such as the Choir of Man production and the onboard arcades, the overall experience was marked by significant challenges. The reviewer notes that the ship felt exceptionally crowded, which was exacerbated by the Alaskan climate preventing guests from utilizing outdoor spaces. Major criticisms include long wait times for popular attractions like the go-karts, inconsistent dining service, and a lack of memorable food quality. The creator also highlights the removal of turn down service and the limited availability of kid-friendly amenities as drawbacks for families. Ultimately, the review concludes that while the ship might be suitable for a Caribbean itinerary, the combination of high costs, crowds, and service issues resulted in a low overall rating for this specific Alaskan voyage.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Encore
Not Their Favorite
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 Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Alaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SeattleFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

our Alaskan cruise on the Norwegian Encore was one we'll never forget but not for all the right reasons

choir of man was the best show we've ever seen at sea

we found some hidden gems along the way that made the journey worthwhile

this is probably the least family-friendly ship we've been on in our many cruises

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book go-kart reservations in advance to avoid long lines
Consider a Caribbean sailing instead of Alaska to reduce crowding
Use the observation lounge for the best views during scenic cruising

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long lines and crowdingBook popular attractions in advance and consider less crowded sailings
Limited kid-friendly activitiesManage expectations for family activities and use arcades and kids clubs

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Norwegian Encore worth sailing on?
QWhat are the highs and lows of the Norwegian Encore experience?
QIs the Norwegian Encore suitable for an Alaskan cruise?

Topics Covered

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