Norwegian Encore – Inaugural Cruise – 11/11/2019

By Colette

I had the pleasure of going to see Norwegian’s new Encore docked in NY for 3 days.

Amtrak, of course, was the easiest way to get to NY and it was seamless. Going in business class is the only way to go and you get to board first as well. Very comfortable as opposed to coach seating.

The ship was beautiful. She has 3998 passengers and 1735 crew members. I was fortunate to get a balcony cabin. First day we could sit outside it was so beautiful but not after that.

Arriving at 130pm we went right to our cabin and then off to lunch at the Garden Café (the buffet restaurant). Endless choices and the food was excellent. Walking around the different levels of the ship where everything is brand new was a little overwhelming. I didn’t want to miss seeing anything.

The two shows they showed were Kinky Boots and Choir of Man. Both shows were amazing. Unfortunately, there were 2500 agents and only one show per night so not all of us were able to see a show. Once she sails there will be more shows. They have a comedy club, Happy Hour Prohibition (but they will charge $35.98 ) to see this show because it includes drinks and dinner.

Decks 6, 7 and 8 are where all the action is.

They have 7 specialty restaurants, Cagney’s, Food Republic, Le Bistro, Los Lobos, Ocean Blue, Q Texas Smokehouse and Tappanyaki’s.

The complimentary restaurants are the Garden Café, Manhattan Room, Savor, Taste and the Local Bar and Grill.

They also have on the 18th deck Laser Tag and the Speedway. On Deck 17th they have the Galaxy Pavillion, which is all virtual reality equipment. I went on one that was a roller coaster and believe me it took me for a ride of a life time and I didn’t even move….Was Awesome.

The pool area had a slide that extended over the water. If it was a warm day I would have tried that too.

The Bars and Lounges were plentiful. They have 11 bars and one of my favorite was the Atrium Bar which had entertainment there as well. They also have a cigar lounge, a Maltings whiskey bar, and a cellars wine bar. There is no lack of things to do on this ship.

I checked out the Haven Suites and the room that you have in one of those suites are amazing. They have their own restaurant, lounges, pools and Haven Courtyards. I was able to look at a 2 bedroom haven suite and you could run circles around everyone. Big party in your room every night. They were beautiful

I also went to see the single studio rooms for one. They are big enough, with plenty of room for one. Great way to go as a single person and not pay the single supplement.

On deck 5 is the kids club of all ages and the guppies for the little ones. They also have a big arcade for the kids.

The Mandara Spa is on deck 16 and has all kinds of services. They have an aromatherapy section that you can purchase a day pass and they have 7 different things you can take advantage of. Also. a huge exercise area with the best equipment one could ask for. What more could you ask for exercise and look out at the ocean while doing it ……

Of course every day they leave a pamphlet on the bed with what’s going on for the next day.

I have some brochures and some pamphlets on the spa services with pricing if someone needs them.

For 2020 the Encore will be sailing from New York to Bermuda

If you want to know more about the ship let me know

thanks

Colette