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WHO’S IT FOR?
Fun activities take center stage aboard the Norwegian Encore . And
with entertainment for all ages — from a Kids’ Aqua Park to live
Beatles’ classics at The Cavern Club — the Encore experience is just
as show-stopping as the ports of call themselves. Accommodating
nearly 4,000 guests, the ship offers seven-day cruises to the east-
ern Caribbean from Miami, Florida, as well as four- and seven-day
sailings to Bermuda out of New York City, New York, among other
destinations.
WHAT’S FOR DINNER?
With over two dozen eateries, the Norwegian Encore offers myriad
dining options. And a-la-carte cuisine at its specialty restaurants gives
passengers gourmet variety: Indulge in French fare at Le Bistro, order
prime steak at Cagney’s Steakhouse, and relish decadent seafood
by James Beard Award–winning chef Jose Garces
at Bayamo. On the casual side, try the brisket at
Q Texas Smokehouse while enjoying live coun-
try music. New to the fleet is the chocolate-themed
dessert outpost Coco’s, serving handmade crepes,
pralines, and truffles, paired with specialty teas and
coffees. Plus, for those craving their daily joe, there’s a
full-service Starbucks.
HOW TO SPEND THE DAYS AT SEA?
Enjoy top-notch productions like Tony Award–winning
Kinky Boots; singalong rock favorites with The Choir
of Man all-male troupe; and Happy Hour Prohibition:
The Musical, where 1920s-era cocktails are served
during the performance. On the top deck, the lost city
of Atlantis is the battleground for laser tag, where players use aug-
mented reality to find hidden treasure. Zoom past the largest at-sea
racetrack — a two-level track spanning two decks — where specta-
tors turbo boost their favorite racers to the finish with laser guns. More
hands-on gaming awaits at the Galaxy Pavilion, with a virtual reality
maze, interactive theater, and immersive escape room.
HOW TO SPEND THE DAYS IN PORT?
Take a bicycle tour of Old San Juan by day and visit the Casa Bacardí
rum distillery at night, where you’ll learn how to make a mojito during
a mixology demonstration. On St. Thomas, set sail on a catamaran
to a real shipwreck and snorkel in the turquoise waters, or swim with
the sea lions at Coral World Ocean Park. Go ziplining with The Original
Virgin Canopy Tour on Tortola, or take a boat ride to the gin-clear
waters of The Baths. n
CRUISE NEWS
Encore Will Make You a Repeat Cruiser
7-Night Sailing:
$789
Embarks Jan. 26 and
Feb. 2, 2020
Round-trip from Miami, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin
Islands; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Price is per person, double occupancy. Price is subject to availability and to change without notice. Taxes,
fees, and port expenses of $169 per person are additional. Airfare, cruise line surcharges, and insurance
are additional.
To book this cruise, or call 800-622-1540 or 305-668-3496.
Interval Gold and Interval Platinum members: You can trade your week or points for
this or any other cruise through Interval Options. or call
888-335-9366 to make a cruise exchange.
Eastern Caribbean Cruise Aboard Norwegian Encore
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