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​Norwegian Encore Isn’t the Right Fit for Our next Alaska Cruise (Review)

Road Warrior Rick
Road Warrior Rick
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👁️ 10K views📅 1 weeks ago⏱️ 31:25
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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥉Knowledgeable CreatorSponsored
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Alaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

The Norwegian Encore is easily one of the most popular mega ships in Alaska, and after our recent sailing, it gave us one of our favorite vacations of all time, but it's also the exact reason we just booked our next Alaska cruise with a completely different cruise line

The crew was incredibly stressed, understaffed, and overworked, which meant we waited absolute eternity for our food

I can honestly say that we spent more time on this specific balcony than we did on all of my other 37 cruises combined

Outside of an Alaska itinerary, the Encore probably isn't a ship I'd personally book again

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book at least one balcony room for the group to enjoy Glacier Bay in peace
✓Use the ship's app to skip long lines for specialty dining reservations
✓Get out on deck for Glacier Bay instead of staying inside the Observation Lounge
✓Factor in at least one full hour to get off the ship and through bus lines in Juneau
✓Pack layers and water-resistant shoes for Alaska's unique challenges

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Managing expectations for a massive ship in Alaska — Know ahead of time about limited port hours and plan port days smartly
Getting good views of glaciers — Use balcony, Vibe Beach Club, or get out on deck for full experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Norwegian Encore a good fit for an Alaska cruise?
QWhy is the creator booking a different cruise line for their next Alaska trip?
QWhat are the best viewing spots on the Norwegian Encore for Alaska scenery?
QHow do port logistics and docking locations affect the Alaska cruise experience?
QWhat should first-timers know about sailing to Glacier Bay on Norwegian?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3 Sad BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy BaconLoyalty ProgramMehCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconDining Specialty2 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Sad BaconPort Destination3½ Sad BaconPool Deck1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau1 Happy Bacon
Top: Helicopter tour to Mendenhall Glacier
Ketchikan3½ Sad Bacon
Victoria, British Columbia3 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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