Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has introduced that Norwegian Encore will endure intensive updates to ship extra elevated onboard visitor experiences together with a brand-new Spice H2O; the growth of two widespread 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, company can have the chance to take pleasure in a brand new Spice H2O, the adults-only, complimentary outside space tucked away from the principle pool deck. Changing the laser tag area, the lounge will characteristic a brand new design and elevated format 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 Seaside of the most recent Prima Class vessels. Outfitted with a number of sizzling 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 excellent, outside oasis for company of 18 years or older in search of a calming escape.
The enhancements can even embody the growth of two of the Firm’s hottest specialty eating eating places, giving company extra of what they need. Cagney’s Steakhouse, which 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. Moreover, Ocean Blue will likely be transformed to the guest-favorite Palomar, boasting elevated Mediterranean seafood delicacies.
“Our company’ desires and desires are on the forefront of each resolution that we make, and enhancing Norwegian Encore with extra of the experiences they worth showcases our dedication to only that,” mentioned David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line. “From more room for adults to calm down, to extra alternatives to get pleasure from their favourite eating choices and past, we’re devoted to offering our company with an elevated onboard expertise as a part of their dream trip.”
Ensuing within the rising demand for the three-bedroom suites aboard Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Viva and Norwegian Pleasure, Norwegian Encore’s Premier Proprietor’s Suites with a Massive Balcony in The Haven by Norwegian® will likely be expanded from two bedrooms to 3. Moreover, these two suites will embody three and a half bogs; a totally renovated front room, main bedroom and outside balcony furnishings; and a brand new separate eating room. The Haven by Norwegian is the Firm’s unique ship-within-a-ship, and keycard entry solely advanced with devoted experiences together with concierge service, a non-public pool space, restaurant and bar. Much like the current refurbishment on Norwegian Pleasure earlier this 12 months, Norwegian Encore can 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 Statement 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.
As soon as the ship completes the two-week dry dock, Norwegian Encore will embark on a 12-day transatlantic voyage from Southampton, U.Ok. to Miami after which supply seven-day, round-trip sailings to the Caribbean by means of March 2025 with calls to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola; British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and NCL’s non-public island within the Bahamas, Nice Stirrup Cay. For summer time 2025, Norwegian Encore will sail seven-day, round-trip cruises to Alaska from Seattle, the place company can take within the lush panorama and huge wildlife of the Final Frontier.
