Explore The Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line

The Norwegian Encore was built in 2019 and is among Norwegian's 19 ships in its fleet. The Encore is included in the cruise line's Breakaway Plus Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Encore vs all of the other Norwegian ships.

Norwegian Encore Size

How big is the Norwegian Encore? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Norwegian Encore. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

Norwegian Encore Size Infographic

Norwegian Encore

170 k
tonnage
1,094 ft
length
2019
year built
2,040
cabins
3,998
passengers
1,735
crew

Norwegian Encore Capacity

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Norwegian Encore can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.

Passengers
3,998
Norwegian Avg: 3,073

Norwegian Encore Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Norwegian Encore is 3,998 guests. The average capacity for the 19 active ships in Norwegian’s fleet is 3,073 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Norwegian ships has a minimum of 1,936 guests and a maximum of 4,266 passengers.

Crew Members
1,735
Norwegian Avg: 1,303

Norwegian Encore Crew Members: Staff on the Norwegian Encore include 1,735 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.3 to 1. The average Norwegian ship includes 1,303 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.4 to 1.

Norwegian Encore Passenger and Crew Capacity

vs Norwegian Fleet

Norwegian Encore Length

How long is the Norwegian Encore? From end to end, the Encore length equals 1,094 feet (333 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 19 active vessels in Norwegian’s fleet, measuring 988 feet (301 meters).

Feet Long
1,094
Norwegian Avg: 988

The smallest Norwegian ship (in terms of length) measures 832 feet (254 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,094 feet (333 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Norwegian Encore vs all other active Norwegian Cruise Line ships.

Norwegian Encore Length

vs Norwegian Fleet

Norwegian Encore Built Date

When was the Norwegian Encore Built? The Norwegian Encore was built in 2019 and joined the cruise line’s Breakaway Plus Class.

Norwegian includes 19 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2023. The average Norwegian ship is 14 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

Year Built
2019
Norwegian Avg: 2010

When was the last Norwegian Encore Dry Dock? The Encore experienced dry dock improvements in NA.

Renovation Date
NA

Renovations include the following:  The Norwegian Encore has not yet undergone refurbishment. There has not been a dry dock needed as the Encore is relatively new, having been constructed in 2019.

Norwegian Encore Deck Plans

The Carnival Breeze has a total of 16 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 5. The highest passenger deck is Deck 20.

What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 20 restaurants, 23 bars, 1 shows, 46 activities, and 15 other features for your enjoyment.

Click below to access deck plans for the Norwegian Encore. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Norwegian Encore Info

When was the Norwegian Encore last refurbished?

The Norwegian Encore has not yet undergone refurbishment. There has not been a dry dock needed as the Encore is relatively new, having been constructed in 2019.

What is the Norwegian Encore ship class?

The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Breakaway Plus class.

What does the Norwegian Encore offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 20 restaurants, 23 bars, 46 activities, 1 shows and 15 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.

How many decks are on the Norwegian Encore?

The Norwegian Encore has a total of 16 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 20.

What is the Norwegian Encore capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Norwegian Encore. The ship's capacity is 3,998. When comparing the occupancy to the average Norwegian passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,073 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.

How old is the Norwegian Encore?

The Norwegian Encore was built in 2019. Norwegian includes 19 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2023. The average Norwegian ship is 14 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

Is the Norwegian Encore a good ship?

Each of Norwegian's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Norwegian Encore is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

How long is the Norwegian Encore?

From end to end, the Norwegian Encore length equals 1,094 feet (333 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 19 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 988 feet (301 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.