Is it a luxury ship with a race track? Or a contemporary ship with a luxury heart? Bernadette Chua sails Norwegian Encore‘s maiden voyage to find out. We are sipping on cocktails in the Observatory Lounge on deck 15. It’s six in the evening and there is a convivial atmosphere in the air. Of course! … Read more
When it comes to high glamour at sea, it’s all about the little things. No detail has been overlooked in the $100 million makeover of the Norwegian Spirit, with a sleek new spa, 14 new venues and an exclusive new adults only retreat. Here’s a preview of what guests will enjoy when she sets sail … Read more
Cruise ships of the future look set to carry up to 10,000 passengers, not even including the crew. That’s a city at sea…and a lot of mouths to feed. How do these ships feed several thousand people three meals a day, plus all-day snacking options? The answer: with a great deal of supplies! In fact, … Read more
Priority access used to be rewarded to the cruise lines’ most loyal cruisers, but now many of them are extending the perk to all cruisers at a fee. How much will you pay to beat the queues? Norwegian Cruise Line is the latest line to join the ranks with a trial of their ‘Priority Access’ … Read more
The ship with the world’s longest race track at sea, the Norwegian Encore departed the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany earlier this week. Crew members on board are already preparing to welcome her first guests this November. The 3,998 guest ship will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line on October 30, 2019. Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a new partnership with JUST® Goods, Inc., a company which packages spring water in a plant-based reusable carton. And you’ll find these new water cartons onboard the new Norwegian Encoreinstead of plastic bottles. By January 1, 2020, NCL will replace all plastic bottles across its fleet with JUST cartons. In 2018, … Read more
Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson has been named godmother of Norwegian Cruise Lines’ newest ship, Norwegian Encore, due to debut in Miami in November. The honour of the role of godmother was today presented to Ms Clarkson during her newly syndicated daytime show “The Kelly Clarkson Show” for NBCUniversal. Ms Clarkson accepted the role and … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Lines has banned door decorations on its ships, citing fire safety requirements. Decorating cabin doors is a cherished tradition among long-term cruisers, with special occasions celebrated by hanging flags, banners, and stickers, while round-the-world cruisers use magnets and flags to show where they’ve been. Others put up simple decorations just to locate their … Read more
While solo cruisers are often self-sufficient and independent, sometimes it is nice to have companionship. One of the Cruise Passenger’s top tips for solos to make friends, is on their shore excursions. Picking the right shore excursion if you want to make friends is crucial. Make sure the shore excursions are interactive, as you’ll most … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
