Join us for embarkation on our Alaskan cruise as we set sail from Seattle. In this vlog we cover the full boarding process, exploring the crowded ship including the Waterfront and Splash Academy Kids Club, watching Choir of Man in the Encore Theater, and specialty dining at Food Republic and Onda by Scarpetta.
From the excitement of embarkation in Seattle to navigating the busy and crowded ship, we dive into Splash Academy for the kids, sample the specialty dining options, and share our first impressions of this highly anticipated Alaskan cruise. Discover what it’s like to set sail on an Alaskan cruise adventure and get our honest reviews of the onboard experiences.
Whether you're planning your own family cruise or just curious about life on the Norwegian Encore, this video has plenty of cruise tips and insights to help you make the most of your voyage.
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📌 Chapters: 🔗
00:00 Intro
00:43 The Journey Begins
01:21 Embarkation at Pier 66
02:11 Check-In Complete
03:17 Boarding Begins
03:37 First Steps on the NCL Encore
04:04 Muster Station Check-in
SPLASH ACADEMY KIDS CLUB
04:22 Heading to the Kids Club
04:43 Registering our Kids
05:06 Splash Academy Tour
TIME FOR LUNCH!
05:47 Washy Washy
05:58 Buffet Tour
07:17 Lido Deck (main pool deck)
07:27 Kids' Aquapark
07:50 Galaxy Pavilion (VR Arcade)
08:54 Room Tour (Room 9242 - Club Balcony Stateroom)
09:41 Our Balcony
10:45 Club Balcony Bathroom (w/ two sinks)
12:11 Time for Some Fun in the (lack of) Sun
12:24 Aquaracer Tube Slide
12:59 Pools & Kids' Aquapark
13:53 We're Sailing Away
14:21 Sail Away Party Begins
15:15 Mid-Day Recap
16:02 Dinner at Savor MDR
IT'S SHOW TIME!
19:12 Arrival at Encore Theater
20:26 Cruise Director Beancka Flermius
20:51 General Manager's Welcome (Yusuf Ozarslan)
21:29 Beatles Invasion (Night 1's show)
22:17 Show + Day 1 Recap
22:41 A Look at Local Bar & Grill + Arcade
23:19 Pullman Bunk Beds
24:29 Day 2 Intro (Sea Day)
25:26 Very Crowded First Impressions
26:50 Exploring the Waterfront (Deck 8)
27:18 Sugarcane on the Waterfront Bar
28:14 The District Brew House
29:01 Kids Club First Impressions
29:45 Lunch at Food Republic (Asian tapas)
33:18 Staring Contest
34:25 Review of Food Republic
35:27 Navigating the Ship
36:12 Scaled Model of Norwegian Encore
36:38 Overlooking the Pool Deck + Look at the Slides (Deck 17)
37:13 Hiding Cruise Ducks
38:27 Virtual Reality Fun in the Galaxy Pavilion
39:35 First Look at the Observation Lounge (Deck 15)
39:54 Italian Dinner at Onda by Scarpetta
43:18 Choir of Man at Encore Theatre
45:13 Review of Choir of Man + Day 2 Recap
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