Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has introduced that Norwegian Encore will bear in depth updates to ship extra elevated onboard visitor experiences together with a brand-new Spice H2O; the enlargement of two common 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, friends could have the chance to bask in a brand new Spice H2O, the adults-only, complimentary out of doors 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 most recent Prima Class vessels. Equipped with a number of scorching tubs, eight massive day beds surrounded by cooling swimming pools and a big bar serving quite a lot of scrumptious cocktails, Spice H2O would be the excellent, out of doors oasis for friends of 18 years or older searching for a soothing escape.
The enhancements may even embody the enlargement of two of the Company’s hottest specialty eating eating places, giving friends 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 provide higher capability by taking on Los Lobos’ footprint on deck eight and Coco’s on deck six. Additionally, Ocean Blue can 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® can be expanded from two bedrooms to three. Additionally, these two suites will embody three and a half loos; a totally renovated front room, main bedroom and out of doors 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 complicated with devoted experiences together with concierge service, a personal pool space, restaurant and bar. Similar to the current refurbishment on Norwegian Joy earlier this yr, Norwegian Encore may even debut from its dry dock with a further 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 complicated.
Once 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 provide 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 non-public island within the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. For summer time 2025, Norwegian Encore will sail seven-day, round-trip cruises to Alaska from Seattle, the place friends can take within the lush panorama and huge wildlife of the Last Frontier.
