Colorado Buffalo Posted August 1, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Just off the Getaway and loved it. First cruise on NCL in 20 years. Already put $500 deposit on a future cruise. I want to check out what the next gen ship is all about. Not the Prima. Will wait for the initial excitement to wear before going on her. Which is your fav and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JIMESOPUS Posted August 1, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 1, 2022 For us it's the Escape, we love the outdoors and gladly swap the Observation deck found on the other +ships with the Spice H2O on the Escape. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallux Posted August 1, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 1, 2022 OK, there are 4 of those. Escape - Ropes course, Spice H20 for adults, no observation lounge, no go-karts, Studio area for solo travelers Bliss - Studio area, Spice, Observation lounge, Go-karts, no ropes course, sealed-off smoking section in the casino Joy - No Studios (the Family inside Concierge section replaced them), Observation Lounge, go-karts, Spice H20, sealed-off smoking section in the casino Encore - Same as Bliss except no Spice H20 I love the OL on the Bliss and Joy, like the option of the adults-only Spice H20 and like the option of the Studio cabins (as a solo traveler) so my pick would be the Bliss, but I'm willing to give the Escape a try. I enjoyed the Joy also but I'd have to go balcony or inside double-occupancy. What's important to you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Fun Guys Posted August 1, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 1, 2022 We loved the Encore. LOVED IT. The Observation Lounge was perfect for the Alaskan cruise we went on. And the crew was perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhtravels Posted August 1, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 1, 2022 We've been on 3 of the 4 (Escape - 2017, Encore (2022) and Bliss (2022). Booking the Joy (Or the Getaway) for May of 2023. All 3 are special and wonderful. The Waterfront is pure magic for us! All things considered, we loved the Encore the best (although the Bliss is a very close second). Have fun planning your next voyage! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted August 1, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) ENCORE…..Observation Lounge is great to hang out in, regardless of weather, having a huge viewing area of where the ship is sailing. Also, love the new specialty dining options on board. Edited August 1, 2022 by graphicguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Buffalo Posted August 1, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted August 1, 2022 sealed off smoking in casino is important- sounds like all have waterfront which is a must 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallux Posted August 1, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 1, 2022 17 minutes ago, Colorado Buffalo said: sounds like all have waterfront which is a must Yes, all the BA+ ships have the Waterfront. Actually, BA and GA have it also, don't they? I love that space, it's where I'd go for some pseudo-balcony time if I didn't book a balcony... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scooter6139 Posted August 1, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) Only done Joy and Encore, doing Joy again this December and Bliss next spring. Between the two I've been on, enjoyed the Encore a bit more as she was still basically new when we sailed her. Still had her inaugural merchandise on board. The Observations Lounge is the end all spot to be. Have to give the Joy some points here as they have a Starbucks in there, not just down on deck 6. Edited August 1, 2022 by scooter6139 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scooter6139 Posted August 1, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, scooter6139 said: Double post. Doh. Edited August 1, 2022 by scooter6139 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted August 1, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 1, 2022 For me it would be between the Escape and the Encore. Escape is the only ship with Pincho Tapas, and I also love the expanded Vibe and Onda on the Encore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted August 1, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 1, 2022 The entertainment on the Encore is outstanding if that’s a factor for you. I’ve been on the Bliss and the Encore. Both are beautiful, both have excellent food and wonderful crew members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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