Canadian World Traveller Winter 2019-20 Issue

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A Round of Applause for The Encore, NCL’s latest hit
by Anne-Marie Macloughlin
When choosing a sunny getaway
the choices can be overwhelming.
Gone are the days of the basic
three meal deal and limited entertainment
while landlocked: nowadays cruise lines are
the vacation of choice for couples and families
alike and with good reason. Finding a
versatile package that caters to all tastes and
demographics can be challenging when
seeking a spot that satisfies sun worshippers,
sportsmen, foodies and fans of live entertainment.
With customer satisfaction a top priority
Norwegian Cruise Lines’ latest addition to
the fleet does just that.
Christened in the fall of 2019, The Encore
revolutionizes cruising as we know it.
Flexibility is the name of the game when
booking a holiday so NCL took note and provides
guests with an experience they can tailor
to their needs. Mealtimes are flexible,
dress code relaxed and entertainment varied.
Accommodations range from solo traveler
staterooms to suites and their “ship within a
ship” the Haven. No ship would be complete
without a few state-of-the-art recreational
options and the Encore delivers with an 1150
foot-long 2-tier go kart race track on the top
deck which reaches 13 feet over the side of
the ship!
A big part of the excitement of cruising is
when you embark on these behemoths of the
seas. As we arrive at the Port of Miami we’re
greeted with a line up of dazzling white
palaces, the port having the honour of being
the busiest cruise terminal in the world. Even
for experienced cruisers it can be baffling
when seeking your vessel but with the Encore,
NCL has made it easy to identify. A dazzling
splash of colour adorns the hull courtesy of
Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, an award-winning
Spanish artist. Inspired by the vibrant experience
that is cruising on the Encore, Arranz-
Bravo’s mural makes the Encore a standout
amongst vessels.