Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
63Top 46% of ships
Dining
90Top 10% of ships
Entertainment
82Top 14% of ships
Activities & Thrills
84Top 9% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
72Top 38% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Dining — scores 90/100
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 84/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 82/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineNorwegian
Ship NameEncore
Maiden voyage2 November 2019
Physical
Year Built2019
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderMeyer Werft
Gross Tonnage 169,116 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 333.4 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 48.1 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipThe Haven by Norwegian
Total decks 20
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks15
Speed 22 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,735
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.3
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins2,043
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins43
Passenger Capacity 3,998
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 42.3
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
Restaurants20+ dining venues including 3 main dining rooms (Manhattan Room, Savor, Taste), Garden Cafe buffet, The Local Bar & Grill, American Diner, The Haven Restaurant (suite guests only), and specialty restaurants Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro, Teppanyaki, Ocean Blue, Onda by Scarpetta, Los Lobos, Q Texas Smokehouse, Food Republic, plus Starbucks and The Bake Shop
Restaurants - Paid11
Restaurants - Included8
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools2
Retractable Roof Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs9
- Hot Tubs - General Access4
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only0
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive5
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges22
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryNo
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
Thermal SuitesFlat fee
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaVibe Beach Club (adults-only sun deck, 18+, fee-based pass or cabana required)
Special AmenitiesAdult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee), Laser Tag, Observation Lounge, Race Track, Shows - Broadway play, Virtual Arcade
Adult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee)Flat fee
Laser TagA la cart
Observation LoungeIncluded
Race TrackA la cart
Shows - Broadway playIncluded
Virtual ArcadeA la cart
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $20.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 20%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$3.00
Domestic Beer Price$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)$109.00
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants17
Restaurants Price: Included3
Restaurants Price: Premium13
Restaurants Price: Exclusive1
Restaurants Type: Sit down12
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve5
Restaurants Type: Buffet0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6EF4
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9751511
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 311000879
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Nassau, Bahamas
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.