Norwegian Encore
Norwegian

Norwegian Encore

86
SCORE
Dining 90Activities & Thrills 84Entertainment 82Pools & Relaxation 72Space & Comfort 63Value / Cost 38
Line
Norwegian
Built
2019
Guests
3,998
Tonnage
169,116 tons
Length
333.4 m
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What We Like
+Strong Dining — scores 90/100
+Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 84/100
+Strong Entertainment — scores 82/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Norwegian
Ship Name
Encore
Maiden voyage
2 November 2019

Physical

Year Built
2019
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
Not yet
Builder
Meyer Werft
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
169,116 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
333.4 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
48.1 m
Ship Within a Ship
The Haven by Norwegian
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
20
Passenger Decks
15
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,735
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.314
Total Cabins
2,043
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
43
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,998487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
42.32128

Amenities

Restaurants
20+ 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 - Paid
11
Restaurants - Included
8
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
3
- Pools - General Access
1
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
2
Retractable Roof Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
9
- Hot Tubs - General Access
4
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
0
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
5
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
22
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
No
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Vibe Beach Club (adults-only sun deck, 18+, fee-based pass or cabana required)
Special Amenities
Adult 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 Tag
A la cart
Observation Lounge
Included
Race Track
A la cart
Shows - Broadway play
Included
Virtual Arcade
A la cart

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
20%
Soda Price
$3.00
Domestic Beer Price
$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)
$109.00
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
17
Restaurants Price: Included
3
Restaurants Price: Premium
13
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
1
Restaurants Type: Sit down
12
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
5
Restaurants Type: Buffet
0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6EF4
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9751511
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
311000879
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau,  Bahamas
86.2
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 90
Activities & Thrills 84
Entertainment 82
Pools & Relaxation 72
Space & Comfort 63
Value / Cost 38