Escape versus Encore

[aimish]

Planning a cruise for April 2022. Escape’s dates are slightly more convenient but I like Encore’s itinerary better. Encore is around $4k more. Is Encore worth it? I will have 2 teenagers with me, as well as a 10 year old. I know Encore was rated a top ship for teens, but I don’t know how Escape compares.

TIA!

 

[cruisekitty22]

We loved the Escape. Lots of things for kids to do. Its our favorite ship so far. We are booked on the Encore for December 2021.

[oteixeira]

Ask your kids if they would rather have Laser Tag and go karts, or a ropes corse.  That is the main difference.  Encore would be the former, Escape the later.  As an adult, I would totally suggest the Escape, but with teenagers, you might be finding yourself on the Encore.

[Two Wheels Only]

Hull art aside, Encore is better but not $4K better.

[BirdTravels]

2 hours ago, aimish said:

Planning a cruise for April 2022. Escape’s dates are slightly more convenient but I like Encore’s itinerary better. Encore is around $4k more. Is Encore worth it? I will have 2 teenagers with me, as well as a 10 year old. I know Encore was rated a top ship for teens, but I don’t know how Escape compares.

TIA!

 

The ships are both the same class of ship, the Encore being the newest and Escape being the oldest. 
 

I would add the Virtual Reality pavilion on the Encore for kids. 
 

The Observation lounge is a great place for adults on the Encore. 
 

As [older] cruisers, we prefer the Encore. 
 

The following are links to my live posts from both ships. gives you a peek. 
 

 

 

 

[Yorkvillain]

I love both but I would take the Escape every time for Spice H20 and an easier time finding a pool chair. 
 

 

[versuco]

Our last cruise was on the Escape, an extended family cruise with 5 kids ages 8 - 18.  They all had a great time and loved the ship.   They spent a lot of time on the ropes course.   They also enjoyed the kids clubs.  I wouldn't hesitate to sail with the grandkids again on the Escape.

[PTC DAWG]

Ropes course has no charge, correct?  Laser Tag and Go Karts, not so much.  

 

 

[deweytrader]

Escape is our favorite ship!  Encore not worth 4k more!

[CroozFanatic]

3 hours ago, Two Wheels Only said:

Hull art aside, Encore is better but not $4K better.

 

Agree with this. I've been on both.