cruise tips
Norwegian Encore: The Haven and the Speedway
A guide to Norwegian Encore's signatures: The Haven suite complex and the three-level Speedway go-kart track, what they cost, and whether they are worth it.
First-Time NCL: Norwegian Encore Freestyle Guide
A first-timer's guide to NCL Freestyle Cruising on Norwegian Encore: how dining works, booking, embarkation in Seattle, the app, and mistakes to avoid.
Norwegian Encore: Glacier Bay Alaska Tips
Insider Norwegian Encore tips for the Glacier Bay day and Alaska: what to book early, the best viewing spots, packing for the cold, and planning port days.
Best Cabins on Norwegian Encore (and Which to Avoid)
Which cabins on Norwegian Encore to book and which to avoid, how The Haven and solo Studios work, why a balcony pays off in Alaska, and a deck-by-deck guide.
Norwegian Encore: Alaska Cruise from Seattle
A guide to Norwegian Encore's Alaska cruise from Seattle: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Glacier Bay, Victoria, and how to plan each port day.
What to Expect on Norwegian Encore
What to expect on Norwegian Encore: the Speedway go-karts, The Haven, the Aqua Park, the Observation Lounge, Freestyle dining, and Broadway's Kinky Boots.
Norwegian Encore Cruise Guide: What to Know
A complete guide to Norwegian Encore, NCL's largest ship and flagship, sailing seven-night Alaska voyages from Seattle to Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage.
Independence of the Seas: Sky Pad and Amplified Fun
A guide to Independence of the Seas' amplified thrills: the Sky Pad VR bungee, laser tag, the Perfect Storm slides, the FlowRider, and what to book early.
First-Time Short Cruise: Independence of the Seas
A first-timer's guide to a short cruise on Independence of the Seas: booking, sailing from Florida, packing for 3 to 5 nights, embarkation, and what to avoid.
Independence of the Seas: Labadee Haiti Guide
A guide to Labadee, Haiti for Independence of the Seas cruisers: the beaches, the Dragon's Breath zip line, the alpine coaster, snorkeling, and what to book.
