Norwegian Encore
“NCL's largest ship with top-deck thrills and freestyle flexibility.”
Norwegian Encore is the fourth Breakaway Plus-class ship and one of Norwegian Cruise Line's biggest all-rounders. She combines freestyle cruising convenience with headline attractions, broad specialty dining, and large-scale entertainment venues. Encore rotates between Caribbean, Alaska, and seasonal East Coast deployments, making her one of the line's most versatile ships for first-time and repeat NCL guests.
Encore Speedway, a high-speed go-kart circuit at sea, paired with an open-air laser tag arena on the top decks.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓Main dining rooms with flexible timing
- ✓Garden Cafe buffet
- ✓Cagney's Steakhouse
- ✓Onda by Scarpetta
- ✓Le Bistro French dining
- ✓Food Republic and casual quick-service options
Pools & Recreation
- ✓Main pool deck and family splash areas
- ✓Aqua park with waterslides
- ✓Encore Speedway race track
- ✓Laser tag arena
- ✓Mandara Spa and thermal suite
- ✓Fitness center and sports courts
Entertainment
- ✓Large main theater productions
- ✓The Choir of Man and headline show programming
- ✓Live music venues and themed bars
- ✓Casino
- ✓Comedy and nightclub options
- ✓Observation Lounge for scenic sailing days
Cabins
- ✓Studio cabins for solo travellers
- ✓Interior, Oceanview, Balcony, Club Balcony, and Suite categories
- ✓The Haven luxury suite enclave
- ✓Family and connecting room configurations
- ✓Accessible stateroom options
- ✓2,000-plus stateroom inventory
Solo Travellers
- ✓Dedicated Studio stateroom area
- ✓Studio Lounge social hub
- ✓Freestyle dining and flexible schedules
- ✓Strong solo meetup culture on NCL itineraries
- ✓Independent shore planning options
- ✓Easy mix of social and quiet onboard spaces
Video Tour
Norwegian Encore Full Ship Tour & Review
- ✦Travellers who want a large modern NCL ship
- ✦Families and friend groups who like active attractions
- ✦Solo guests using Studio cabins
- ✦Guests choosing between Alaska and Caribbean on one familiar ship
Travellers seeking a small, ultra-quiet ship experience or a strict traditional fixed-time cruise format.
7-night Caribbean from ~$950/pp (inside) to $4,000+/pp (The Haven suite)