Norwegian Encore
The last of the Breakaway Plus class and the largest ship in the fleet: a go-kart track that extends out over the side of the ship and the Galaxy Pavilion virtual reality centre.
About the ship
Norwegian Encore entered service in 2019 and, at 169,116 gross tons, is NCL's largest ship. She is an enhanced version of Bliss and Joy, with her venues updated in the 2024 refurbishment.
Highlights
- A 350-metre go-kart track extending 4 metres beyond the side of the ship
- Galaxy Pavilion: a virtual reality and simulator arcade
- The Ocean Loops slide and open-air laser tag
- The 'Kinky Boots' musical and the Onda by Scarpetta Italian restaurant
Staterooms and The Haven
- Inside, oceanview and balcony staterooms; family and connecting stateroom options
- The Haven: a key-access enclave on the ship's upper decks, with a dedicated butler and concierge and its own restaurant, lounge, pool and sun deck
Itineraries
Alaska from Seattle during the summer months and the Caribbean from Miami in winter.
Casino on board
Encore Casino: the expansive casino floor of the fleet's largest ship; hundreds of slot machines, blackjack, roulette, craps, poker and baccarat tables, a high-limit room and Casinos at Sea.
The casino is part of Norwegian Cruise Line's Casinos at Sea programme: play earns points, and points set your reward tier from Pearl to Elite and your certificates for future cruises. The floor offers slot machines from 1¢ to $100 a spin, video poker and live-dealer tables; table minimums vary by time of day, with high-limit tables up to $5,000. The casino host looks after slot and blackjack tournaments during the cruise, free-play promotions and table reservations. The casino opens while the ship sails in international waters and is closed in port.