Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Encore
Activities, live music and flexible dining, with quieter sea-view spaces.
- Class
- Breakaway Plus Class
- Built / refit
- 2019 / 2024
- Guests
- ~3,958
- Typically sails
- Alaska
Best for
- Families
- Dining & live music
- Solo travelers
- Sea views & deck time
Less ideal for
- Small, quiet ships
- All-inclusive attractions
What makes it different
Why choose this ship
Extra-charge go-karts and indoor VR.
Observation Lounge provides indoor sea views; The Waterfront offers an outdoor promenade.
The 2024 refit added complimentary Spice H2O and replaced Ocean Blue with Palomar.
Worth knowing
Watch outs
Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.
- Budget separately for Speedway, Galaxy Pavilion, arcade play, specialty dining and spa access.
- Vibe Beach Club requires a pass or cabana; reserve early if this matters to your trip.
- Outdoor slides and Speedway depend on operating conditions; check restrictions and opening times onboard.
- Regular theater and game-show programmes can be suspended on themed cruises.
Facilities and activities
On board
Entertainment
- The Choir of Man: pub-style music show
- The Cavern Club: Beatles tribute music
- Social Comedy and Night Club
- Q Texas Smokehouse: music + paid dining
- Deal or No Deal: purchased play cards
Family facilities
- Splash Academy: ages 3–12, included
- Entourage: ages 13–17
- Kids Aqua Park
- Guppies: parent-accompanied play
- Arcade and Galaxy Pavilion: additional charges
Adults-only areas
- Spice H2O: included outdoor retreat
- Vibe Beach Club: pass or cabana required
- Mandara Thermal Suite: paid access
Spa & wellness
- Mandara Spa and Salon: paid treatments
- Thermal Suite: separate pass
- Pulse Fitness Center; some classes extra
Notable facilities
- Encore Speedway (extra charge)
- Galaxy Pavilion VR and simulators (extra charge)
- Aqua Park: Aqua Racer and Ocean Loops
- Main pool and kids Aqua Park
- Observation Lounge
- The Waterfront promenade
- Spice H2O adults-only deck
- Vibe Beach Club (paid access)
- Splash Academy and Entourage
- Mandara Spa and Pulse Fitness Center
Choosing a room
Cabins
Compare room options for your party.
- Studios: one guest and lounge access. Solo Inside, Oceanview and Balcony also available.
- Family Oceanview: up to five. Family Balcony / Inside: up to four, by category.
- Club Balcony Suites: no Haven restaurant or lounge access.
- The Haven: private restaurant and lounge; enlarged Owner’s Suites in 2024.
Climate suitability
Indoor & outdoor
What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.
- Observation Lounge, Galaxy Pavilion and youth spaces provide indoor alternatives.
- The Waterfront, Aqua Park, Speedway and Spice H2O are outdoors.
Dining at a glance
Food & Dining
Food Strength
AVERAGE
Dining is not the main reason to choose this ship.
Specialty dining is strong; main dining is a known weak spot.
Main Dining
Not a strength
Specialty Dining
Good
Dining Style
Main dining · Buffet · Included dining · Casual · Specialty
Best For Food
Specialty dining
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Norwegian Cruise Line patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
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Main dining
Savor, Taste and The Manhattan Room are included main dining rooms with Freestyle Dining.
Buffet
Garden Café on deck 16 serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Included dining
- Savor
- Taste
- The Manhattan Room
- Garden Café
- The Local Bar & Grill
- American Diner
- The Haven Restaurant (Haven guests only)
Specialty dining (extra cost)
- Cagney’s Steakhouse
- Q Texas Smokehouse
- Food Republic
- Teppanyaki
- Le Bistro
- Palomar
- Onda by Scarpetta
Casual dining
- The Local: 24-hour pub-style eatery
- American Diner: included pool grill
- Gelato and The Bake Shop: à la carte
Best for
- Flexible dining times
- A mix of included meals and optional specialty restaurants
Extra-cost notes
- Specialty restaurants carry additional charges unless covered by the dining package booked.
- Gelato and Bake Shop purchases are extra.
- Drinks, room-service charges and package terms should be checked separately.
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Ship tour
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Where it goes
Routes on this ship
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Reference price
US$279 pp
7-night Mexican Riviera
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