Norwegian Cruise Line announces enhancements to Norwegian encore
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has introduced that Norwegian Encore will endure in depth updates to ship extra elevated onboard visitor experiences together with a brand-new Spice H2O; the enlargement of two fashionable eating venues, Cagney’s Steakhouse and Teppanyaki; redesigned suites in The Haven by Norwegian®; and 24 new balcony staterooms.
Following Norwegian Encore’s two-week dry dock from Nov. 18, 2024 to Dec. 2, 2024, visitors can have the chance to bask in a brand new Spice H2O, the adults-only, complimentary outside space tucked away from the principle pool deck. Replacing the laser tag area, the lounge will function a brand new design and elevated structure from NCL’s longtime design companions, Studio Dado, by combining the guest-favorite facilities of Spice H2O from the Breakaway-Plus Class with these from Infinity Beach of the newest Prima Class vessels. Equipped with a number of scorching tubs, eight massive day beds surrounded by cooling swimming pools and a big bar serving a wide range of scrumptious cocktails, Spice H2O would be the good, outside oasis for visitors of 18 years or older on the lookout for a calming escape.
The enhancements may even embrace the enlargement of two of the Company’s hottest specialty eating eating places, giving visitors extra of what they need. Cagney’s Steakhouse, which just lately gained the 2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its wine program; and Teppanyaki, the hibachi-style restaurant, will quickly supply better capability by taking on Los Lobos’ footprint on deck eight and Coco’s on deck six. Additionally, Ocean Blue shall be transformed to the guest-favorite Palomar, boasting elevated Mediterranean seafood delicacies.
“Our guests’ wants and needs are at the forefront of every decision that we make, and enhancing Norwegian Encore with more of the experiences they value showcases our commitment to just that,” mentioned David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line. “From more space for adults to relax, to more opportunities to enjoy their favorite dining options and beyond, we are dedicated to providing our guests with an elevated onboard experience as part of their dream vacation.”
Resulting within the rising demand for the three-bedroom suites aboard Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Viva and Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Encore’s Premier Owner’s Suites with a Large Balcony in The Haven by Norwegian® shall be expanded from two bedrooms to three. Additionally, these two suites will embrace three and a half loos; a totally renovated front room, master suite and outside balcony furnishings; and a brand new separate eating room. The Haven by Norwegian is the Company’s unique ship-within-a-ship, and keycard entry solely advanced with devoted experiences together with concierge service, a personal pool space, restaurant and bar. Similar to the latest refurbishment on Norwegian Joy earlier this 12 months, Norwegian Encore may even debut from its dry dock with an extra 24 new balcony staterooms and two membership balcony staterooms by repurposing a portion of the ship’s Observation Lounge.
The enhancements completely complement the ship’s present family-friendly choices such because the Norwegian Encore Speedway®, the 1,100-foot-long exhilarating racetrack; the Aqua Park with two multi-story waterslides; and the Galaxy Pavilion, NCL’s digital actuality advanced.
Once the ship completes the two-week dry dock, Norwegian Encore will embark on a 12-day transatlantic voyage from Southampton, U.Okay. to Miami after which supply seven-day, round-trip sailings to the Caribbean by way of March 2025 with calls to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola; British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and NCL’s personal island within the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. For summer season 2025, Norwegian Encore will sail seven-day, round-trip cruises to Alaska from Seattle, the place visitors can take within the lush panorama and huge wildlife of the Last Frontier.