Norwegian Encore, Alaska, Panama Canal & the Caribbean

The Norwegian Encore is one of Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) most recent additions and has been built with fun in mind. You'll be spoilt for choice with the variety of activities and entertainment available onboard. Some of the highlights include an aquapark with waterslides (as well as an aquapark for little ones too), a speedway on the top deck and the Galaxy Pavilion, full of VR experiences and simulator rides.

There is also a wide range of cabins to suit a variety of budgets and family sizes, with cabins sleeping 3, 4,5 and 6 - or you can choose interconnecting cabins too. Clever construction makes each cabin flexible, with fold-down and pull-out beds to make the most of the space. If you're looking for the most luxurious, the Haven cabins are for you. These include 24-hour butler service as well as the use of the Haven Restaurant and two Haven lounges.

Food is another highlight of this ship and all guests can enjoy a choice of 5 different restaurants as well as the option of dining in 9 speciality restaurants. And if you get peckish in between meals, you could also seek out the cake shop, the milkshake bar or the ice cream parlour.

At each port of call, there is the option to head ashore on an excursion. The options range from visiting cultural sites to kayaking, relaxing on a private island to ziplines, wildlife excursions to trying local cuisine - and many more.

Cruise itinerary options for the Norwegian Encore:

• Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas & other Caribbean Islands (5 or 7 days, from Miami)
• Caribbean: Curacao, Aruba, Dominican Republic and other Caribbean Islands (11 days, from Miami)
• Alaska: Glacier Bay, Skagway & Juneau (7 days, from Seatle)
• Alaska: Glacier Bay, Ketchikan & Juneau (7 days, from Seatle)
• Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica to Los Angeles (15 days, from Miami)
• Panama Canal: Mexico & Columbia to Miami (21 days, from Seatle)
• Pacific Coast: Los Angeles to Vancouver (4 days, from Los Angeles)