Rare BirdTravels Posted November 24, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Join the Bird on the inaugural voyage of the brand new Norwegian Encore to the Eastern Caribbean! With a guest capacity of 3,998, nearly 1100 feet long, 160 feet wide and weighing in at nearly 170,000 GT, the Encore is NCL’s newest ship at sea and the last of the Breakaway-Plus class ships. The Encore was delivered to NCL on October 30, 2019 and christened by Grammy Award-winning godmother Kelly Clarkson on Thursday, November 21, 2019 bringing the best of luck to the ship and all of us who sail on her. After several press/media and travel agent preview cruises, and a transatlantic repositioning, this is the Encore’s inaugural voyage after being christened. Come along with the Bird for the ride! Sun - Miami, Florida depart 4:00 pm Mon - At Sea Tue - San Juan, Puerto Rico 5:30 pm - 11:59 pm Wed - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Thu - Tortola, British Virgin Islands 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri - At Sea Sat - At Sea Sun Miami, Florida arrive 7:00 am 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 24, 2019 Author #2 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Sunday Morning. The Encore Sits quietly, prepareing for her Inaugural voyage. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobaLouFTL Posted November 24, 2019 #3 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Doing the same itinerary over Christmas week, can't wait to hear your comments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted November 24, 2019 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2019 In my opinion, that's a decent itinerary for a Caribbean cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim The Lizard Posted November 24, 2019 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Bird, love your reviews. Have a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sobe Posted November 24, 2019 #6 Share Posted November 24, 2019 OMG so looking forward to this. Sailing Encore in just 3 months. Have a fantastic cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorklinbarb Posted November 24, 2019 #7 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Bon Voyage! Will be following in your footsteps end of January so can't wait to hear your (always great) insights! Especially interested in your specialty restaurant experiences, if any. I was on Dawn in Sept. before they (re) imposed the surcharge on various items. Any plans for Onda? Also your take on the "reassembled" deck space. We don't plan to buy Vibe passes but given we've done the itinerary so many times may use the deck/pool space while others are off the ship. Hope you enjoy "Kinky Boots." Saw it on Broadway and loved the show. Would love to hear your impressions of the Cavern Club and the band. For the TA, Guns n Rojas was the band in there most of the time. How about in "Q"? Thanks in advance and have a wonderful cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted November 24, 2019 #8 Share Posted November 24, 2019 57 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: Sunday Morning. The Encore Sits quietly, prepareing for her Inaugural voyage. In the first photo the ENCORE must be number 5 in line of the ships at pier ? A telephoto image distorts (condenses) the hugeness of this massive vessel. Hope to see more real time life images of this ship. BirdTravels - bon voyage enjoy your cruise - always the best ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sns1009 Posted November 24, 2019 #9 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Thank you so much for taking the time to do the review! I'm excited to follow along and plan for our March sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 24, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) 57 minutes ago, snorklinbarb said: Also your take on the "reassembled" deck space. We don't plan to buy Vibe passes but given we've done the itinerary so many times may use the deck/pool space while others are off the ship. Not much interest in the open deck. Lots of unused sunshine Edited November 24, 2019 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykohns Posted November 24, 2019 #11 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Always enjoy your posts, especially the live at sea reviews. Enjoy- we’re watching you sail away on PTZ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 24, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, krazykohns said: Always enjoy your posts, especially the live at sea reviews. Enjoy- we’re watching you sail away on PTZ! Delayed another 15 min Right after muster, a Code Alpha (medical emergency) was called in a passenger room. Fire Dept onboard. Ambulance on dock. Hope the ill guest is doing o.k. Edited November 24, 2019 by BirdTravels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 24, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Lots of sorting going on at the terminal. Need to get on the right line or you’ll never get on the ship. BTW the terminal letter on our edocs (downloaded a few days ago) was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maplemoose Posted November 24, 2019 #14 Share Posted November 24, 2019 I am interested in how the Waterfront is affected by the reduced open deck space up top. I love the peace and lack of crowds on the 2 Waterfronts I have experienced. I am hoping that it doesn't become a sea of towels too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Latitude Posted November 24, 2019 #15 Share Posted November 24, 2019 On this ship! We are moving! When we arrived at the port we were directed by deck number: odd number deck cabins go on terminal B and even deck cabins use terminal C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 24, 2019 Author #16 Share Posted November 24, 2019 16 minutes ago, Meimei 100 said: Anybody on board buy a vibe pass and if so, where did you buy them? (Location) Thank you! The Social. There is a line for the Vibe where they were handing out numbers. And a line for show reservations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 24, 2019 Author #17 Share Posted November 24, 2019 The Terminal was decorated for the Encore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 24, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted November 24, 2019 For the Coke or die folks, there were soda machines after security in check-in and the waiting area. $2.00. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 24, 2019 Author #19 Share Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) Ambassador, Platinum, and. Platinum Plus get a small waiting area with sofas. If you paid for Priority, there was a nicer seating area (with only a couple of people there) Edited November 24, 2019 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 24, 2019 Author #20 Share Posted November 24, 2019 When are the shows? As soon as you embark, head to The Social and get your shows and go karts booked. Then head across the hall to Teppanyaki to change/book dinner reservations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 24, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Canvas by U allows you to become an artist in an hour. Bring a glass of wine and your creativity. Sign up in The Social on embarkation day. $35 per session. They fill up fast so sign up early. These are all new pieces not seen on other ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 25, 2019 Author #22 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Welcome Aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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valleyvillage Posted November 25, 2019 #24 Share Posted November 25, 2019 What is that blue tube running through the Laser Tag? It's had me wondering for months. Surely not part of the slide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Nclgetawaymenhoney Posted November 25, 2019 #25 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Thank you so much for taking time out of your vacation to post this info, much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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