TOP Things to do on Norwegian ENCORE

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Whether you are cruising Alaska or the Caribbean, here are the ten things you need to do on your Norwegian Encore cruise.

Top Things to Do on a Norwegian Encore Cruise
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Norwegian Encore Speedway
1:18 Laser Tag
1:54 The Galaxy Pavilion
2:40 Waterslides and Aqua Park
3:17 Signature Entertainment
4:35 Admire the Views from the Observation Lounge
5:22 Stroll the Waterfront
6:16 Cozy Up to the Bar
7:32 Savor the Dining Options
9:32 Upgrade Your Vacation

One of our favorite attractions on the ship is the Encore Speedway. Yes, this racetrack is still open, even in Alaska. The Encore Speedway covers over 1,100 feet with 10 turns and 4 points that extend up to 13 feet over the side of the ship, making it one of the most thrilling attractions on land or at sea.

One of the largest and most intricate laser tag arenas at sea is not far from the racetrack. This lost city of Atlantis-themed game is fast-paced, so be prepared to use strategy if you want your team to emerge with some bragging rights.

Norwegian Encore also features the Galaxy Pavilion. This family-friendly space features a variety of virtual reality experiences, including dark ride simulators, a driving simulator, a virtual reality escape room, and much more. Guests can purchase single rides, an hour of play, a day pass, or a cruise long pass.

Norwegian Encore’s pools, hot tubs, and water slides are all open, even in Alaska! The Ocean Loops free fall slide will have you twisting and turning and extending over the side of the ship during your ride. there is also the multi-story Aqua Racer waterslide and the kids’ aqua park.

Norwegian Encore is home to one of the best NCL signature productions, Choir of Man. Join the boys for a drink at The Jungle and prepare for high-energy dancing and singing.

The Social is the place to be for comedy shows, various parties like the popular GLOW party or silent disco, and the late-night club.

One of the reasons that we love Norwegian Encore is that there are so many different places to admire the views.

The Observation Lounge, located all the way forward on Deck 15, features wall-to-wall glass windows overlooking the bow and several different seating options-- making it the perfect place to watch the ship sail into port, which is particularly appealing in Alaska.

If you’d prefer to spend your time outdoors, Norwegian Encore is also home to the very popular Waterfront on Deck 8. This 1/3-of-a-mile-long promenade gets you closer to the ocean and is another perfect spot for glacier viewing or wildlife sighting.

The Waterfront features several comfortable seating options (some of which even have overhead heaters), along with outdoor dining and bars if the weather allows.

Speaking of drinks, Norwegian Encore is home to two of our favorite bars. One of Don’s favorite bars at sea is the District Brewhouse. This bar offers up to 50 different bottled and 22 draft beers.

While the Brewhouse is his favorite bar, Heidi loves the Sugarcane Mojito Bar. This bar features many mojitos, including our go-to Raspberry Guava and Jalapeno Cucumber mojitos.

Norwegian Encore features several specialty restaurants to suit all tastes. There’s the casual Q Texas Smokehouse with live music, Los Lobos with some table-made guacamole, and the entertaining dinner-and-a-show at Teppanyaki.

Some of our favorites also include Onda featuring high-end Italian cuisine, and Food Republic offering a wide selection of tapas with a fusion of flavors.

Of course, there are many complimentary dining options to enjoy on Norwegian Encore as well. The ship features three main dining rooms, a buffet, and the 24-hour pub, The Local. Let’s just say I had my fair share of chicken wings here!

If you are looking to splurge a little on your vacation, The Vibe Beach Club is a 2-story private retreat for the 18+ crowd. This space was a great outdoor spot for glacier viewing away from the crowds. The hot tubs were pretty popular on our Alaska cruise as well.

The Mandara Spa’s thermal suite is another great upgrade, showcasing hot tile loungers with 270’ views. There’s also a hydrotherapy pool, and other rejuvenating experiences—like a sauna, steam rooms, a salt room, and a snow room.
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