Norwegian Encore - Western Caribbean from Miami
Norwegian Encore, the newest Breakaway Plus-class ship, delivers a thrilling 7-night Western Caribbean cruise from Miami during the winter season. Four consecutive port days in Roatan, Harvest Caye, Costa Maya, and Cozumel are bookended by relaxing sea days, with the ship's signature Speedway go-kart track and Broadway-caliber entertainment.
Price Range
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Mid-Range
*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Norwegian Cruise Line before booking.
Ship Details — Norwegian Encore
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Year Built
2019
Tonnage
169,116 GT
Passengers
3,998
Crew
1,735
Decks
20
Class
Breakaway Plus
Itinerary & Route Map
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Where this cruise calls, day by day
6 ports and 2 sea days over 7 Nights.
- Day 1Miami, FL port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Miami, FL
United StatesDepart Day 2 · At sea
- Day 3Roatán port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Roatán
HondurasPort - Day 4
Harvest Caye
BelizePortNorwegian built this 75-acre island off southern Belize precisely to avoid Belize City's long tender ride - ships tie up at a pier and you walk ashore. What is there is a resort day: a large freshwater pool with a swim-up bar, a saltwater lagoon, a zip line, a ropes course and a shopping village, on Norwegian ships only. Food and drink are for sale rather than included.
- The saltwater lagoon and the freshwater pool
- Zip line over the water and the ropes course
- The butterfly house and wildlife exhibit
- Boat-and-bus excursions to Placencia and the southern Maya sites
- Getting ashore
- Ships dock at Harvest Caye itself; mainland Belize excursions leave by boat to Placencia or Independence, adding 20-30 minutes each way.
- Best months
- Dec-Apr is the dry season; Jun-Oct is wet and hot, with hurricane risk peaking Aug-Oct
- Day 5Costa Maya port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Costa Maya
MexicoPort - Day 6Cozumel port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Cozumel
MexicoPort Day 7 · At sea
- Day 8Miami, FL port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Miami, FL
United StatesArrive
Onboard Amenities
Cruise Highlights
About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Norwegian Encore
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Norwegian Encore sailing. Distilled from 402 traveler threads, passenger reviews and travel blogs.
Norwegian Encore is a 2019-built, 2024-refurbished Breakaway-Plus megaship for roughly 4,000 guests, with an energetic, activity-packed, slightly party-leaning vibe. Its calling card is the largest go-kart racetrack at sea, backed by two waterslides, open-air laser tag, and the Galaxy Pavilion VR arcade — there's always something to do regardless of weather. The 2024 refit gave it a modern, upscale look across cabins and public spaces.
What People Love
- Largest go-kart track at sea (~1,100 ft, two levels) that extends over the ship's edge — the signature thrill draw
- Broadway-caliber entertainment: Choir of Man and the Tony-winning Kinky Boots are rated among the best shows afloat
- Huge all-weather activity lineup — two waterslides, open-air laser tag, and the Galaxy Pavilion VR/4D/escape-room complex
Common Complaints
- Heavy nickel-and-diming: go-karts, escape room, specialty dining, drinks, Wi-Fi and spa all cost extra and add up fast
- New $5-per-extra-entrée fee in the main dining rooms (one included entrée per person) drew widespread cruiser backlash
- Feels crowded at ~4,000 guests, with ~10-minute waits for a buffet table on busy Caribbean sailings