Cruise Overview
Guests are guaranteed to love Norwegian Encore for its comfortable and relaxed ambiance and incredible range of onboard features. Top highlights onboard including the spectacular entertainment in the Cavern Club and theatre, alongside the family-favourite Encore Speedway and Aqua Park. There's also a wide selection of dining options, at eateries such as the American Diner and the Local Bar & Grill, with options that the whole family will love. Sailing to fascinating destinations, from Alaska to Mexico and beyond, Norwegian Encore offers the ultimate cruise holiday regardless of who you're travelling with!
Cabin Details
Aft-Facing Balcony - These comfortable cabins boast some of the best views onboard, with balconies looking off the back of the ship.
Balcony - With your own private balcony in these cabins, you’ll be able to enjoy sensational sea views and the fresh ocean air anytime.
Club Balcony Suite - Larger suites with a queen-sized bed and a balcony letting in lots of natural light, perfect for enjoying the views anytime.
Club Balcony Suite with Larger Balcony - With even more room to relax both inside and out, these suites are perfect if you’re looking for a little extra space.
Family Balcony - Sleeping up to 4 guests, these roomy cabins are great for families and come complete with a balcony for stunning sea views.
Family Club Balcony Suite - These larger family suites are conveniently located near the kids’ areas onboard and offer ample space to play and relax.
Family Inside - A more affordable option for families, these roomy cabins nestled in the heart of the ship can sleep up to 4 guests.
Family Oceanview - Sleeping up to 5 guests, with a window or porthole letting in lots of natural light, these cabins are ideal for families.
Inside - Nestled in the heart of the ship, these cosy cabins come with all the essential amenities you require.
Large Balcony - Relish in stunning vistas anytime in these comfortable cabins with a larger balcony for you to enjoy.
Oceanview with Picture Window - With a larger picture window, these cabins are perfect if you want to enjoy stunning vistas and lots of natural light inside.
Sailaway Balcony - Comfortable cabins that guarantee you’ll have a private balcony to enjoy, perfect if you don’t mind which deck you’re on.
Sailaway Inside - If you don’t mind where you are, these affordable cabins come with all the amenities you need to have a relaxing getaway.
Sailaway Oceanview - If you want to guarantee a cabin with a window or porthole, and you don’t mind which deck it’s on, this is a great option.
Solo Inside - Close to all the action, these cosy cabins are nestled in the heart of the ship and priced exclusively for solo travellers.
Studio - Cosy cabins perfect for solo travellers, found in an exclusive stateroom complex onboard, with access to the Studio Lounge.
The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Balcony - Perfect for families, these generous suites feature lavish furnishings, sleep up to six, and offer all The Haven benefits.
The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Large Balcony - Perfect for families, these spacious suites feature lavish furnishings, a large balcony, and offer all The Haven benefits.
The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony - Spacious suites with a queen-sized bed, aft-facing balcony, and all The Haven perks making your cruise truly unforgettable.
The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony - Spacious suites with a queen-sized bed, large aft-facing balcony, and all The Haven perks for you to indulge yourself with.
The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony - Lavish penthouse suites offering exclusive The Haven benefits, complete with a walk-in wardrobe with ample storage space.
The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Large Balcony - Lush penthouse suites with The Haven benefits and a larger balcony, complete with walk-in wardrobe and ample storage space.
The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse with Balcony - Enjoy stunning views of your next destination in spacious suites with The Haven benefits located at the front of the ship.
Dining Details
The Supper Club - Amazing old-school performance venue where guests can enjoy a fantastic multi-course meal while taking in an even more dazzling show. With different acts on throughout your cruise, there's something for everyone.
Teppanyaki Restaurant - Teppanyaki is a speciality restaurant that focuses on serving fresh Japanese cuisine teppanyaki style, meaning the preparation of your incredible dishes is just as important to the occasion as enjoying them; a great place to celebrate a special occasion, this is a true treat you won’t want to miss.
La Cucina - La Cucina is a stunning speciality restaurant serving authentic Tuscan cuisine each evening; with a wide range of dishes to indulge in, from familiar favourites and classics to innovative explorations of the region’s flavours and foods, there’s always something delicious to enjoy from the à la carte menu available.
Q Restaurant - Speciality Texas BBQ joint with a range of ribs and steaks slow cooked for a juicy for taste of the Lone Star State on the menu. After dinner a modern country band take to the stage so you can enjoy a drink, sing along and get your feet tapping.
Cagney's Steakhouse - This remarkable a la carte steakhouse restaurant serves the finest cuts, freshly-made crab cakes, and so much more throughout your incredible adventure; popular, with limited seating, be sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment – and, keep an eye on the cocktail menu for some sensational drinks, too!
Bayamo Restaurant - Speciality restaurant serving a masterfully prepared selection of seafood dishes. Boasting fresh ingredients and accompanying wine list, Bayamo is the perfect dining venue to celebrate a milestone evening.
Pincho Tapas - Spain's unique culinary approach at its finest. At this speciality dining venue you can try a selection of small plates and taster platters with tradition and elevation blended superbly together.
Shabu-Shabu - Select Asian dining venue with a cover charge. Here, guests can choose from the Shabu-Shabu or Noodle options for the best in aromatic flavours.
Shanghai's Noodle Bar and Chinese Restaurant - Speciality restaurant serving up quality tastes of popular Asian dishes. With an extensive menu of dim sum, broths and wok noodles at a cover charge, this dining venue is open for lunch and then dinner till late.
Food Republic - Wherever in the world you are cruising, this specialty restaurant serves up a mix of regional delicacies from around the globe; order treats from sushi and noodles to ceviche and steaks on an interactive tablet and wait for your meticulously prepared lunches to arrive.
Sprinkles Ice Cream Bar - Open throughout the afternoon, this convenient ice cream bar is the perfect place to drop by and grab a quick, cool treat, with a variety on flavours and toppings to choose from.
The Haven Restaurant - Exclusively for Haven guests, this fine restaurant serves delectable dishes breakfast, lunch and dinner. With both indoor and al fresco seating, guests can enjoy signature specialty dishes such as New York steak and banana cream pie.
Carlo's Bake Shop - A superb bakery where guests can pick up delicious little sweet treats and pastries for a cover charge. In addition, you can pre-order cakes made fresh for a special occasion and even participate in cupcake decorating lessons.
Garden Cafe - This charming buffet-style dining spot has something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day, even kids! Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your cruise adventure, you’ll find ample dishes from around the world to enjoy in this inviting complimentary restaurant.
Dolce Gelato - Speciality Italian-style ice-cream with a range of flavours. Perfect for the kids to cool off or adults with a sweet tooth.
The Manhattan Room - Complimentary main dining room in a supper club style where guests can enjoy a swanky dinner before a live band perform. After tucking into your delicious dinner, the Oprah Sponge dessert is recommended before taking to the dance floor or seeing the show.
Le Bistro - Le Bistro is a stunning French restaurant serving exquisite cuisine, ideal for an elegant evening; with crisp interiors and attentive service to complement the impressive table settings, dining here is always an occasion. You’ll also find the Jazz Brunch event here, which is typically held once per cruise aboard this Norwegian Cruise Line ship.
Palomar - Serving sensational seafood alongside elevated Mediterranean cuisine, Palomar presents you with an exceptional fine dining experience and flavours you will want to savour.
Taste Restaurant - Complimentary main dining room serving breakfast and dinner. Here, guests can enjoy a diverse menu, chef's specials and selected wines to compliment each dish. There's also a private room you can book for special occasions.
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Sea - Relaxed pool grill and chill bar to grab a tasty treat and refuel during those lazy days at sea. Tuck into a cheeseburger, sip an iced cocktail and enjoy the live music.
Moderno Churrascaria - Moderno Churrascaria is a stunning Brazilian steakhouse serving the finest cuts of meat and flavourful sides throughout the day and into the evening; an ever-popular spot for special meals, be sure to book ahead to avoid missing out.
Activities Details
Splash Down - Fun-filled kid's pool complex featuring a deeper pool with a spiralling slide and shallower one with small slide. With a space theme, this area also has water cannons, a seesaw and a hot tub. Kids must be toilet trained and parents must supervise younger swimmers, with sun loungers provided.
Spider Web - Suspenseful kids play area where they can clamber through the rope climbing cages all the way up to the slide. From here, kids can take in the view before whizzing back down to the bottom on the spiralling slide.
Internet Cafe - Handy computer room with plenty of PCs for you to catch up on emails, check the news and keep in touch with loved ones back home. There is a Cafe Manager to assist you with any issues and prices clearly signposted for you to choose the best internet package for your needs.
678 Ocean Place - A real social hub of the ship day or night, this multi-level space always has something going on and something for everyone, whether it's live music, one of the restaurants or late night sessions in the casino.
Mini Golf - Enjoy the sun out on the open deck with a friendly game of mini golf at this five-hole course. With equipment provided, this is a fun-filled time whether an expert or total novice.
Main Theatre - In the main theatre venue you'll find a fantastic variety of live shows to enjoy each night with truly something for everyone. From your seat at this atmospheric, multi-tiered venue you'll be able to see everything from comedy and musicals to magicians and stunt shows.
Box Office - This is the place to book any entertainment activities you wish to do or see which require a pre-booked reservation. Stop by here to get your key to all the fun-filled shows and events taking place onboard stress free.
Library - Take some time out to relax in the comfy onboard library. With a great selection of books to browse and crosswords, Sudokus and board games provided, if you're looking to let the world drift by for a few hours, the library is the place for you.
Guppies - This nursery for children between the ages of 6 months and 3 is filled with age-appropriate activities and supervised fun for the little ones to enjoy.
Aqua Park - Make a splash in the pool, whizz down the slides, soak in the hot tubs or recline with a good book and a drink on the sundeck. Open early morning till late and celebrated as one of the best water park complexes at sea, the whole family will be entertained all day at the Aqua Park.
The Grammy Experience - Classy show lounge themed on the stars of Hollywood. Here, you can see all your favourite singers of the past live, in a tribute act line up bursting with stars, performing songs all your group will be happily singing along to.
Splash Academy - Kids club with tailored programs for all aged between 6 months and 12 years: Guppies 6 months to 2 years, Turtles 3 to five years, Seals 6 to 9 years and Dolphins 10 to 12 years. There is also a Port Play service allowing parents of 3 to 12-year-olds explore on their own on port days if they wish as well as Late Night Fun Zone where parents can drop kids off before 11:30pm for a late night out. Open from early morning till late night, all children must be toilet trained and a parent must be present with kids in Guppies. Some services are for a fee while others are complimentary.
Art Gallery - In the serene Art Gallery area onboard, you’re invited to spend time browsing some impressive works of art during your cruise. On select days, you’ll also have the opportunity to attend an exciting art auction, should any of the incredible pieces take your fancy while you’re admiring them.
Ropes Course - A huge, multi-level aerial ropes course covering a large area of the top deck. Navigate your way around over 40 different obstacles and features such as walking the plank and whizzing along zip wires. There is a minimum height of 48" unless with an adult but an alternative, smaller kids rope course is also provided.
Card Room - A quiet space onboard, the Card Room is a great spot for a friendly game of cards (or a board game or two) while sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line. If you’re looking for casual gaming and the Casino isn’t to your tastes, this is a perfect alternative.
Kid's Aqua Park - With child-friendly water slides, shallow splash pools, and funky water features, this aqua park is the perfect place for younger guests to play around in when the sun is shining; it’s worth noting that children under 12 must be supervised at all times.
Facilities
The Supper Club - Amazing old-school performance venue where guests can enjoy a fantastic multi-course meal while taking in an even more dazzling show. With different acts on throughout your cruise, there's something for everyone.
Teppanyaki Restaurant - Teppanyaki is a speciality restaurant that focuses on serving fresh Japanese cuisine teppanyaki style, meaning the preparation of your incredible dishes is just as important to the occasion as enjoying them; a great place to celebrate a special occasion, this is a true treat you won’t want to miss.
Tradewinds - In Tradewinds, you can grab a duty-free bargain without ever having to leave your Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship. In this boutique retail area, you’ll encounter high-end clothing and luxury jewellery alongside perfumes, spirits, and more. Whether you’re looking for a treat, a gift for someone special, or an essential you forgot to pack, you’ll find it here.
Outdoor Pools - There's plenty of variety when it comes to making the most of the gorgeous weather while at sea. Have a soak in the hot tubs, lounge on the sunbeds, do some laps in the large pool or splash about in the shallower family-friendly area. Open from early morning till late night, this area is a real social hub with live music and deck parties.
La Cucina - La Cucina is a stunning speciality restaurant serving authentic Tuscan cuisine each evening; with a wide range of dishes to indulge in, from familiar favourites and classics to innovative explorations of the region’s flavours and foods, there’s always something delicious to enjoy from the à la carte menu available.
Fitness Centre - In this modern gym kitted-out with top of the range equipment guests can either take a class or work out in their own time and enjoy the stunning views out to sea. With the very latest in fitness trends, some classes will require an additional charge.
Spa Thermal Suite - With passes for either one day or the whole week available, you can choose just how much you want to treat yourself in the Spa Thermal Suite. Here, you can relax in the dry sauna or steam room, soak in the Jacuzzi, take a dip in the vitality pool or lay back on the wonderful heated loungers.
Q Restaurant - Speciality Texas BBQ joint with a range of ribs and steaks slow cooked for a juicy for taste of the Lone Star State on the menu. After dinner a modern country band take to the stage so you can enjoy a drink, sing along and get your feet tapping.
Carolina Herrera - Drop in to this trendy onboard boutique where you can pick up elegant clothing designs, handbags, cosmetics, accessories and more.
Cagney's Steakhouse - This remarkable a la carte steakhouse restaurant serves the finest cuts, freshly-made crab cakes, and so much more throughout your incredible adventure; popular, with limited seating, be sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment – and, keep an eye on the cocktail menu for some sensational drinks, too!
Bayamo Restaurant - Speciality restaurant serving a masterfully prepared selection of seafood dishes. Boasting fresh ingredients and accompanying wine list, Bayamo is the perfect dining venue to celebrate a milestone evening.
Pincho Tapas - Spain's unique culinary approach at its finest. At this speciality dining venue you can try a selection of small plates and taster platters with tradition and elevation blended superbly together.
Shabu-Shabu - Select Asian dining venue with a cover charge. Here, guests can choose from the Shabu-Shabu or Noodle options for the best in aromatic flavours.
Shanghai's Noodle Bar and Chinese Restaurant - Speciality restaurant serving up quality tastes of popular Asian dishes. With an extensive menu of dim sum, broths and wok noodles at a cover charge, this dining venue is open for lunch and then dinner till late.
Food Republic - Wherever in the world you are cruising, this specialty restaurant serves up a mix of regional delicacies from around the globe; order treats from sushi and noodles to ceviche and steaks on an interactive tablet and wait for your meticulously prepared lunches to arrive.
Medical Centre - Should anything happen to you while at sea, you can rest assured that the resident doctor stationed in the Medical Centre is on hand to take care of you in any eventuality.
Sprinkles Ice Cream Bar - Open throughout the afternoon, this convenient ice cream bar is the perfect place to drop by and grab a quick, cool treat, with a variety on flavours and toppings to choose from.
Conference Meeting Rooms - With everything you need provided onboard as well as Wi-Fi, materials and facilities to host your meeting or business event in the fully modern meeting rooms, NCL are a great provider of corporate services at sea.
The Haven Restaurant - Exclusively for Haven guests, this fine restaurant serves delectable dishes breakfast, lunch and dinner. With both indoor and al fresco seating, guests can enjoy signature specialty dishes such as New York steak and banana cream pie.
Carlo's Bake Shop - A superb bakery where guests can pick up delicious little sweet treats and pastries for a cover charge. In addition, you can pre-order cakes made fresh for a special occasion and even participate in cupcake decorating lessons.
Lacoste - Browse fine examples of Lacoste's iconic clothing brand at this onboard shopping boutique. Pick up as bargain cap, shirt or cardigan, or purchase a gift for a loved one back home.
Garden Cafe - This charming buffet-style dining spot has something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day, even kids! Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your cruise adventure, you’ll find ample dishes from around the world to enjoy in this inviting complimentary restaurant.
Sports Complex - There's something for everyone at the multi-level sports complex. Clamber the rock wall or the 24-foot climbing cage complete with spiraling slide, reach heady heights on the bungee trampoline, walk the plank and whizz along the zip wire, or play games such as basketball, bowling, mini golf and football.
Dolce Gelato - Speciality Italian-style ice-cream with a range of flavours. Perfect for the kids to cool off or adults with a sweet tooth.
The Manhattan Room - Complimentary main dining room in a supper club style where guests can enjoy a swanky dinner before a live band perform. After tucking into your delicious dinner, the Oprah Sponge dessert is recommended before taking to the dance floor or seeing the show.
Le Bistro - Le Bistro is a stunning French restaurant serving exquisite cuisine, ideal for an elegant evening; with crisp interiors and attentive service to complement the impressive table settings, dining here is always an occasion. You’ll also find the Jazz Brunch event here, which is typically held once per cruise aboard this Norwegian Cruise Line ship.
Shopping Galleria - Shopping
Palomar - Serving sensational seafood alongside elevated Mediterranean cuisine, Palomar presents you with an exceptional fine dining experience and flavours you will want to savour.
Taste Restaurant - Complimentary main dining room serving breakfast and dinner. Here, guests can enjoy a diverse menu, chef's specials and selected wines to compliment each dish. There's also a private room you can book for special occasions.
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Sea - Relaxed pool grill and chill bar to grab a tasty treat and refuel during those lazy days at sea. Tuck into a cheeseburger, sip an iced cocktail and enjoy the live music.
Spice H20 - With multiple hot tubs, eight large daybeds surrounding a sparkling swimming pool, and an impressive bar with a menu worth making your way through, Spice H2O is an adults-only outdoor lounge area with a calm atmosphere and elevated design.
Spa - Indulge in a pampering session at the impressive spa facility. Here you can book a massage, get a make-over in the salon or simply relax in the salt room, saunas, Jacuzzi or relaxation area. For those looking to get their blood pumping, there's also a state-of-the-art gym.
Moderno Churrascaria - Moderno Churrascaria is a stunning Brazilian steakhouse serving the finest cuts of meat and flavourful sides throughout the day and into the evening; an ever-popular spot for special meals, be sure to book ahead to avoid missing out.