We chose this cruise because we wanted to experience Encore during her first year. She is a beautiful ship with seemingly something for most everyone. Public areas are plentiful and spacious. Teenagers can be entertained by a huge arcade, driving the heavily advertised “go-carts” on a big track located on the top deck aft, or enjoy the thrill of the water slides.
The Haven areas are the most ...
This sailing was 2 days after my wedding and it was one of the worst I have been on (this was my 10th cruise).
The food in the specialty restaurants and buffet were great.. The free dining areas (sit down).. service was slow and the food, in my opinion, was better in the buffet. We were sailing with our 3 children (6,5 and 1) everything for them to do, was an upcharge.. the go carts, laser tag. ...
We were on back to back. the first week we were in a two bedroom Haven Suite. Cannot say enough good things about our experience. Food and service in The Haven is excellent.
Only suggestions, the Haven pool is not heated and was not used all week. The Haven observation lounge does not have a bar in it and was seldom used.
Second week, not so great. Haven was booked so we had a mini suite on ...
I went on my first cruise ever with my wife and friends recently.
we were on board of the brand new Encore by NCL.
the ship is beautiful and huge!
I don't have a lot of complaints. One thing that bugged me was the reservation system for the Go-karts. You have to reserve ahead of time and they go fast. The waterslides were fun, especially the free-fall one!
The restaurants are amazing ...
I traveled with a group of 16 people on this cruise. It was an "Escape From Winter" cruise. I liked the size of the ship....not too large. Staff was friendly and the Captain was amazing, speaking 5 different languages to welcome everyone on the first night! Staff was courteous and kind. Activities Director was a hoot.
However, after about 4 days on a 6 day cruise, I was ready to ...
I chose this cruise because it was a good deal on a 5 night western Caribbean cruise. I had only sailed on Royal Caribbean and Carnival prior to this cruise and was very excited for this new trip.
Food was a major disappointment. Buffet food was lack luster and the sit down dining was not good. Appetizers were ranked highest at a 5/10 and main entrees probably 3/10. Entrees seemed to mainly ...
Slow service at the restaurants. Italian specialty restaurant not worth the money. At the bars, the service was slow as well. At times, I didn't even get served. Staff look over-worked and short staffed. At times, staff were flat out rude. Spent a lot of time at Guest Services, as they kept messing up our account. At first, they stated we didn't even have a credit card on file (we put this ...
Now we are at Day 7 and will disembark tomorrow. I feel like I have to write something before I go.
This is our second time cruising. The first time was with Regal Princess and everything was just fine. This time we are looking for something more thrill and exciting, so we chose Norwegian Encore. The ship itself is super new and beautiful, and the design of cabin is modern and simplistic which ...
Overall, I would do this ship again. My first cruise was the Dawn and it definitely brought back some memories. I think I am biased to the smaller ships!
I think the food was pretty good. I've seen others complain about it and the only real complaint I have is that the food from the buffet was a bit bland which I think is to be expected. It is why they give you salt and pepper at your ...
I went to cruise critic meet and greet there I saw chefs and matradee head of housekeeping etc .they all made my cruise extra special. I felt as if they served me like I was a platinum member on my first cruise with ncl.I went to main dining rooms taste and savor food and service was top notch I was seated by kitchen door fine with me .the waiters showed their skills and service was very ...