Norwegian Cruise Line · Breakaway Plus Class
Norwegian Encore: ship guide
Largest Breakaway Plus ship: Encore Speedway, Ocean Loops and The Choir of Man.
Best for: Families and groups who want Norwegian’s biggest ship with go-karts, waterslides and a full specialty-dining lineup on Alaska from Seattle or the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles. Sails from Seattle, Los Angeles in 2026 and 2027.

About Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Encore is the fourth and final Breakaway Plus Class ship, delivered by Meyer Werft in 2019 with hull art by Eduardo Arranz-Bravo and Kelly Clarkson as godmother. At 169,116 gross tons and 1,094 feet it is the largest ship in the Norwegian fleet until Norwegian Aura arrives, carrying 3,998 guests at double occupancy with a crew of 1,735. A two-week dry dock in late 2024 added Spice H2O, enlarged restaurants, redesigned Haven suites and 26 new staterooms.
The Encore Speedway is a two-level, 1,100-foot go-kart track that hangs over the ship’s side, Ocean Loops is a double-loop waterslide suspended 11 feet beyond the hull, and the Galaxy Pavilion is a virtual reality arcade. The Choir of Man plays the Encore Theater, The Cavern Club hosts a Beatles tribute, and Onda by Scarpetta debuted here. The Waterfront oceanfront promenade lines up Cagney’s, Los Lobos, Ocean Blue and Sugarcane Mojito Bar with outdoor tables.
In 2026 and 2027 Norwegian Encore is a West Coast ship: seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle each summer with Friday, Saturday and Sunday departures, then seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta every Sunday from October 2026 to April 2027 and again from October 2027 to April 2028. It suits families and groups who want a big-ship lineup of thrills and dining on Alaska or Mexico.
- Encore Speedway, a two-level 1,100-foot go-kart track extending over the side of the ship
- Ocean Loops double-loop waterslide and the Aqua Racer tandem slide
- Galaxy Pavilion virtual reality and simulator arcade
- The Choir of Man in the Encore Theater and The Cavern Club Beatles tribute
- The Waterfront quarter-mile oceanfront promenade with al fresco dining
- Spice H2O adults-only outdoor lounge with hot tubs and day beds, added in 2024
- The Haven with 80 suites including three-bedroom Premier Owner’s Suites, a private pool and the two-story Horizon Lounge
- Observation Lounge with 180-degree views and Mandara Spa with a salt room
Staterooms and suites
Studio
82 solo staterooms of 99 square feet with no single supplement and access to the shared Studio Lounge.
Inside
371 interiors of 135 to 201 square feet sleeping two to four; the lowest-cost way onto one of Norwegian’s biggest ships.
Oceanview
111 picture-window staterooms of 160 to 372 square feet sleeping up to five, including large family layouts on the lower decks.
Balcony
Around 1,100 balcony staterooms of 214 to 426 square feet, including 24 added in 2024 where part of the Observation Lounge used to be; most sleep three or four.
Club Balcony Suite
About 300 mini-suites of 249 to 439 square feet with a larger bathroom and priority perks, sleeping two to four.
The Haven by Norwegian
80 suites, 50 inside the keycard-access complex and 30 outside it, from 339 square foot Spa Suites and Courtyard Penthouses to the 1,459 square foot Deluxe Owner’s Suites and the three-bedroom Premier Owner’s Suites redesigned in 2024; all include butler and concierge service, The Haven Restaurant, lounge, private pool and the two-story Horizon Lounge.
Norwegian Encore deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 20
Sun Deck, Aqua Racer.
- Vibe Beach ClubGuests will jump for joy upon discovering this 2-story, private retreat where they can connect with the ocean - and disconnect from everything else. Exclusively for those 18 and over, Vibe Beach Club is resplendent with incredible ocean views, hot tubs that extend over the side of the ship, and a misting water feature - ideal for relaxation.
- Aqua ParkSlide into the time of your life. With two multistory waterslides on board, Norwegian Encore keeps the thrills coming over and over again. Make it the best of three on Aqua Racer, a tandem waterslide at sea. And then get a thrill as you whoosh over the side of the ship on the double loop, Ocean Loops.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
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Dining on Norwegian Encore
The Manhattan RoomIncluded
The largest of three main dining rooms with a dance floor and aft views.
Taste and SavorIncluded
Two smaller main dining rooms with the same menu, facing each other across the Mixx Bar.
Garden CaféIncluded
Indoor buffet with floor-to-ceiling windows serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Local Bar & GrillIncluded
24-hour pub-style eatery with burgers, salads and nightly specials.
Cagney’s SteakhouseSpecialty
American steakhouse expanded in 2024 into the former Los Lobos space, with Waterfront seating.
Onda by ScarpettaSpecialty
Modern Italian that debuted on Norwegian Encore, with seating on The Waterfront.
Le BistroSpecialty
Norwegian’s signature French restaurant.
TeppanyakiSpecialty
Japanese hibachi grill, enlarged in 2024.
Food Republic and Q Texas SmokehouseSpecialty
Asian-Latin fusion small plates, and Texas barbecue with live music.
PalomarSpecialty
Mediterranean seafood restaurant replacing Ocean Blue.
Entertainment and activities
- The Choir of Man in the Encore Theater
- The Cavern Club Beatles tribute and the Social Comedy & Night Club
- Encore Speedway two-level go-kart track
- Ocean Loops and Aqua Racer waterslides in the Aqua Park
- Galaxy Pavilion virtual reality arcade
- Spice H2O adults-only lounge and the Vibe Beach Club
- The District Brew House, Sugarcane Mojito Bar and The Cellars wine bar
- Mandara Spa with salt room, Observation Lounge and Casinos at Sea
Families and who it suits
Splash Academy runs complimentary programs for ages 3 to 12, Entourage is the teen club for 13 to 17 with movies, music and video games, and Guppies sessions welcome under-threes with a parent; the Kids’ Aqua Park, Speedway and Galaxy Pavilion keep families busy.
Best for: Families and groups who want Norwegian’s biggest ship with go-karts, waterslides and a full specialty-dining lineup on Alaska from Seattle or the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles.
Sails from: Seattle, Los Angeles · Regions: Alaska, Mexican Riviera
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Facts checked against Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Encore ship fact flyer (PDF), Norwegian newsroom: Norwegian Cruise Line announces enhancements to Norwegian Encore, Norwegian newsroom: winter 2027-28 deployment on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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