Been on Rotterdam BtB back in April of 22. Ship and crew are great. The following week we were on the Encore. Our first NCL cruise. As for HAL, The entertainment was solid. We enjoyed the music, ALL of it. BB Kings has a great vibe. Kept us out until the music stopped. No big broadway shows, which we did not worry about missing. HAL Food is cruise ship good to great. I'd skip the Italian restaurant, but that's more for location than the food. Ship is more for a couple crowd whereas Encore is Family all the way. No go-carts sort of ship. We had fun on both. I would positively say give HAL a try.
Now, If what I am hearing is true. NCL is notifying upcoming passengers there is a change to room attendants coming to clean. I've heard they are now doing towels once a day and room cleaning once every other. That would be a game changer if true. Has anyone else heard this?