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Norwegian Cruise Line · Norwegian Encore

Southern Caribbean

January 31, 2026February 8, 2026·8 nights·3,998 guests

Year Built2019
Tonnage169,116 GT
Pools2
From$885/perpersonSolo from $1,770

What's Included

Not included

Wi-Fi
All Drinks
All Excursions
Gratuities
Specialty Dining
Room Service
Port Shuttle
Flights
Airport Transfers

Insider Tips

Things seasoned cruisers wish they knew

Wi-Fi

The 'free' 150 minutes of WiFi from Free at Sea is per stateroom (not per person) and is very limited. It does not support streaming or video calls.

All Drinks

Gratuities of $28.50/person/day are charged when you activate the Free at Sea drink and dining perks. As of March 2026, onboard beverage packages no longer work on Great Stirrup Cay (NCL's private island).

Gratuities

The Free at Sea 'free' perks come with a mandatory daily service charge of $28.50/person/day that is not optional. This can add $200+/person on a 7-night cruise.

Room Service

Ordering additional items beyond the per-person limit requires a separate order with another delivery fee. This means a family ordering multiple items can pay multiple delivery charges.

Specialty Dining

A $10/person no-show fee is charged if you don't cancel a specialty dining reservation at least 2 hours in advance. Reservations are only held for 15 minutes.

Tipping

Activating Free at Sea perks triggers a mandatory $28.50/person/day service charge on top of regular daily gratuities. This is not optional and adds significantly to the total cost.

Dining

NCL charges $5 for each extra entree ordered in the main dining room (complimentary restaurants). This fee was rolled out fleet-wide in late 2025.

Policy Change

Beverage packages no longer work on Great Stirrup Cay (NCL's private island) as of March 2026. You must purchase a separate island drink package.

Booking

If you reprice or upgrade a booking made before November 5, 2025 with the old More at Sea promo, you may be switched to the newer Free at Sea terms, which could be less favorable.

Dining

Specialty dining reservations have a $10/person no-show fee if not canceled 2+ hours ahead. Reservations are only held for 15 minutes before being released.


About the Ship

Hot Tubs
6
Elevators
16
Cabin Voltage
110V & 220V
USB in Cabins
Yes
Pets
Not Allowed
Service Animals
Allowed
Dress Code
Casual
Formal Nights
No
Balcony Smoking
Allowed
Accessible Cabins:23
Medical CenterPool LiftWheelchair Rentals
Dietary Options
KosherGluten-FreeVegan

Your Journey

A top embarkation hub with one of the easiest airport-to-port connections in the U.S.

Day 2At Sea
Day 3At Sea

Aruba's sunny capital sits near Eagle Beach, consistently rated among the world's best beaches.

Curaçao's UNESCO-listed waterfront of vivid Dutch colonial facades is unmistakably photogenic.

Bonaire's protected marine park offers some of the Caribbean's finest shore diving.

Day 7At Sea
Day 8At Sea

A top embarkation hub with one of the easiest airport-to-port connections in the U.S.


Before you sail — hotels in Fort Lauderdale

Arrive a day early and explore Fort Lauderdale before boarding


Cabin Pricing


Reviews & AI Summary

4.3
Ship rating

Breakaway Plus-class ship optimized for Alaska and Caribbean itineraries. Features the largest race track at sea, Galaxy Pavilion VR complex, and Broadway's Kinky Boots. Observation Lounge is a standout for scenic cruising.

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