Norwegian Encore

Illustration of the three-level Speedway go-kart racetrack aboard Norwegian Encore

Norwegian Encore: The Haven and the Speedway

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to Norwegian Encore's signatures: The Haven suite complex and the three-level Speedway go-kart track, what they cost, and whether they are worth it.

Illustration of guests boarding Norwegian Encore on embarkation day in Seattle

First-Time NCL: Norwegian Encore Freestyle Guide

Alexander Sotropa

A first-timer's guide to NCL Freestyle Cruising on Norwegian Encore: how dining works, booking, embarkation in Seattle, the app, and mistakes to avoid.

Illustration of a seasoned cruiser sharing advice beside a deck map on Norwegian Encore

Norwegian Encore: Glacier Bay Alaska Tips

Alexander Sotropa

Insider Norwegian Encore tips for the Glacier Bay day and Alaska: what to book early, the best viewing spots, packing for the cold, and planning port days.

Cutaway illustration comparing inside, oceanview, balcony, and Haven suites on Norwegian Encore

Best Cabins on Norwegian Encore (and Which to Avoid)

Alexander Sotropa

Which cabins on Norwegian Encore to book and which to avoid, how The Haven and solo Studios work, why a balcony pays off in Alaska, and a deck-by-deck guide.

Illustration of the Seattle waterfront and Space Needle before a Norwegian Encore Alaska cruise

Norwegian Encore: Alaska Cruise from Seattle

Alexander Sotropa

A guide to Norwegian Encore's Alaska cruise from Seattle: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Glacier Bay, Victoria, and how to plan each port day.

Illustration of the Waterfront and public spaces aboard Norwegian Encore

What to Expect on Norwegian Encore

Alexander Sotropa

What to expect on Norwegian Encore: the Speedway go-karts, The Haven, the Aqua Park, the Observation Lounge, Freestyle dining, and Broadway's Kinky Boots.

Illustration of Norwegian Encore at the pier with travelers looking up at the ship

Norwegian Encore Cruise Guide: What to Know

Alexander Sotropa

A complete guide to Norwegian Encore, NCL's largest ship and flagship, sailing seven-night Alaska voyages from Seattle to Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage.