Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
97Top 4% of ships
Dining
53Beats 18% of ships
Entertainment
62Beats 30% of ships
Activities & Thrills
39Beats 16% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
77Top 29% of ships
Value / Cost
97Top 8% of ships
Line shading shows where all scored ships land in each category · dot = this ship · scored for the traveller type selected above
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What We Like
Strong Value / Cost — scores 97/100
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 97/100
Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 77/100
Attentive service — about 1.34 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 39/100
General
Cruise LineSeabourn
Ship NameEncore
Maiden voyage7 January 2017
Physical
Year Built2016
Refurbished 2022
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 41,865 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 210 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 28 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.
Total decks 12
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks6
Speed 19 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew330
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.34
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins266
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins8
Passenger Capacity 604
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 69.313
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsThe Restaurant, The Colonnade, The Grill by Thomas Keller, Sushi, Patio Grill/Earth & Ocean
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included5
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access3
- Pools - Adults Only2
- Pools - Exclusive2
Outdoor Pools2
Indoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs7
- Hot Tubs - General Access5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only7
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive5
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges10
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformYes
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaNo
Special AmenitiesCaviar in the Surf beach event, retractable Marina watersports platform (kayaks, paddleboards, waterski), The Retreat premium deck-12 cabana area with central whirlpool, Serene Spa thermal suite
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $0.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 0%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?No
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6CG4
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9731171
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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 311000464
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Bahamas
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.