One thing large is afoot for the most important Norwegian Cruise Line ship ever
The largest Norwegian Cruise Line ship at sea is getting a serious makeover.
The Miami-based line on Thursday introduced that the large 169,116-ton Norwegian Encore will head to a shipyard in November for a big overhaul that can embody the addition of recent cabins and redesigned suites.
Different modifications will embody the addition of an all-new grownup zone on the ship’s high deck and the enlargement of two of its hottest eating venues.
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On the identical time, Norwegian plans to tear out Norwegian Encore’s laser tag enviornment, one of many vessel’s signature decktop options.
Unveiled in 2019, Norwegian Encore was celebrated on the time as the most important Norwegian vessel ever constructed, and it has continued to carry the title regardless of Norwegian’s latest debut of two information ships — Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.
Each of the newer vessels are considerably smaller than Norwegian Encore.
Norwegian Encore can also be larger than one other new vessel, Norwegian Aqua, that Norwegian plans to unveil in 2025 and a sister ship to Norwegian Aqua coming in 2026.
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Norwegian Encore will enter the shipyard for an overhaul Nov. 18. The work will final till Dec. 2.
The brand new grownup zone deliberate for the highest of the ship will probably be referred to as Spice H2O, the identical title the road makes use of for adults-only areas discovered atop a number of different vessels. However Norwegian on Thursday mentioned the brand new space would mix parts of not simply these SpiceH2O areas however the adults-only Infinity Seashore areas atop Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.
The brand new grownup zone, reserved for passengers 18 and older, may have a number of scorching tubs, eight giant daybeds surrounded by swimming pools and a big bar serving cocktails.
It will take up the house that till now has been residence to the ship’s laser tag space.
The 2 eateries getting an enlargement are Cagney’s Steakhouse and the Japanese cuisine-serving Teppanyaki. The 2 shops will probably be larger by taking on the footprint of two different meals venues on the ship: the Mexican restaurant Los Lobos on Deck 8 and gelato-serving Coco’s on Deck 6. Neither of these venues will probably be making a comeback on the vessel.
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One different meals outlet, seafood-focused Ocean Blue, will probably be transformed into one of many Palomar eateries discovered on some Norwegian ships. It will serve what Norwegian calls elevated Mediterranean seafood delicacies.
Norwegian prompt the modifications are a response to shopper demand.
“Our friends’ desires and wishes are on the forefront of each determination that we make, and enhancing Norwegian Encore with extra of the experiences they worth showcases our dedication to only that,” David Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line, mentioned in a press release accompanying the announcement.
New cabins for Norwegian Encore
Amongst modifications to cabins and suites, Norwegian mentioned Norwegian Encore’s two greatest suites (referred to as Premier Proprietor’s suites) will probably be expanded from two-bedroom complexes to three-bedroom complexes.
Norwegian debuted three-bedroom complexes on Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, and Norwegian mentioned there was robust demand for them. There are also three-bedroom suites on the lately revamped Norwegian Pleasure.
The Premier Proprietor’s suites are positioned in Norwegian Encore’s unique The Haven space — a non-public enclave for suite passengers that’s discovered on a lot of Norwegian ships.
Along with three bedrooms, the revamped Premier Proprietor’s suites may have three-and-a-half loos, a totally renovated lounge and a brand new separate eating room.
The Haven on Norwegian Encore has a non-public pool space, restaurant and bar, and it comes with concierge service.
Different modifications to cabins embody the addition of 24 new balcony cabins and two membership balcony cabins.
Norwegian is making room for the brand new cabins by shrinking the scale of the ship’s Remark Lounge.
After the overhaul, Norwegian Encore is scheduled to sail a 12-night transatlantic voyage from Southampton, England, to Miami earlier than transitioning into winter sailings out of Miami to the Caribbean.
The ship’s winter schedule will carry seven-night voyages with stops at Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nice Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s non-public island within the Bahamas.
The ship will reposition to Seattle within the spring for a season of sailings to Alaska.
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