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Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line · Breakaway Plus Class
What it's like
- A very large ship: it usually feels steady, with mild motion in normal seas.
- Lots of room per guest, so pool decks and lines feel calmer than on most ships.
- Refreshed recently (2024), so it has many of the line's newest features.
- A kids' club for families, plus adults-only space for a quieter escape.
Highlights: Two-level outdoor electric go-kart racetracks, Galaxy Pavilion virtual reality complexes, open-air laser tag, and award-winning Broadway hits (SIX, The Choir of Man).
At a glance
- Size
- 169,116 gross tons (Large)
- Guests (two per cabin)
- 3,998
- Space per guest
- 42.3 gross tons per guest (the middle half of ships: 37–42)
- Built
- 2019
- Last major refurbishment
- 2024
- Cabins
- 2,043 (557 interior, 111 ocean view, 1,082 balcony, 293 suites)
- Included restaurants
- 3
- Specialty restaurants (extra charge)
- 9
- Bars and lounges
- 18
- Casino
- Yes
- Kids' club
- Yes
- Adults-only area
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
Where it sails
- From Los Angeles (San Pedro) · Mexican Riviera & Baja · Oct–Apr · 7 nights
- From Miami · Bahamas · Caribbean (route varies) · Nov–Apr · 7 nights
- From Seattle · Alaska · May–Oct · 7 nights
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Where to book your cabin
What's above and around the cabins on the decks where location matters most, read by our team from Norwegian Cruise Line's official deck plan. Look up your cabin number.
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Deck 5: forward cabins, under the theater and Q Texas Smokehouse (deck 6)
| Cabins | Where | What's above, below and beside | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5700–5712 (starboard, even) | Forward | the Encore Theater above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below | Late-night noise from the Encore Theater |
| 5100–5114 (port, even), 5101–5117 (port, odd), 5701–5715 (starboard, odd) | Forward | the Encore Theater above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below | Late-night noise from the Encore Theater |
| 5401–5423 (inside, odd) | Forward | the Encore Theater above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below | Late-night noise from the Encore Theater |
| 5116–5138 (port, even), 5119–5135 (port, odd), 5714–5740 (starboard, even), 5717–5735 (starboard, odd) | Forward-midship | Q Texas Smokehouse (live music) above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below | Late-night noise from Q Texas Smokehouse (live music) |
| 5425–5455 (inside, odd) | Forward-midship | Q Texas Smokehouse (live music) above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below | Late-night noise from Q Texas Smokehouse (live music) |
| 5742 (starboard) | Forward-midship | the forward stairs and restrooms above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 5140 (port) | Forward-midship | the forward stairs and restrooms above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 5744–5746 (starboard, even) | Midship | the library and card room above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 5142–5148 (port, even), 5141 (port) | Midship | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 5748–5750 (starboard, even) | Midship | meeting rooms above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 5752–5754 (starboard, even) | Midship | meeting rooms above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 5150 (port) | Midship | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 5152 (port) | Midship | The edge of Guest Services (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below | Daytime noise from Guest Services |
| 5154 (port) | Midship | The edge of Guest Services (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below; beside Guppies nursery | Daytime noise from Guest Services and Guppies nursery; an unnamed space next to it on the plan |
| 5756 (starboard) | Midship | meeting rooms above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below; beside Guppies nursery | Daytime noise from Guppies nursery |
| 5156–5162 (port, even), 5159–5161 (port, odd) | Midship | Guest Services above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below; beside Guppies nursery | Daytime noise from Guest Services and Guppies nursery; possible crew work |
| 5758–5764 (starboard, even) | Midship | the Perspectives photo studio above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below; beside Guppies nursery | Daytime noise from Guppies nursery |
| 5164 (port) | Midship | Starbucks above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below; beside Guppies nursery | Daytime noise from Starbucks and Guppies nursery; possible crew work |
| 5766 (starboard) | Midship | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below; beside Guppies nursery | Daytime noise from Guppies nursery |
| 5166–5172 (port, even) | Midship | Starbucks above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below | Daytime noise from Starbucks |
| 5163 (port) | Midship | The Atrium and Atrium Bar above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below | Late-night noise from The Atrium and Atrium Bar |
| 5768–5780 (starboard, even) | Midship | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 5782 (starboard) | Midship | The edge of Teppanyaki (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below | Meal-time noise from Teppanyaki |
| 5174 (port) | Midship | The edge of Starbucks (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below | Daytime noise from Starbucks |
| 5784 (starboard) | Aft-midship | The edge of Teppanyaki (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; a crew or service deck (deck 4 isn't on Norwegian's public plans) below; beside Splash Academy (kids' club) | Late-night noise from Splash Academy (kids' club) |
Deck 8: forward cabins, in front of the Waterfront restaurants and bars
| Cabins | Where | What's above, below and beside | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8401–8419 (inside, odd) | Very forward | Cabins above; an area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) below | Quiet; the most motion this far forward; possible crew work |
| 8110–8132 (port, even), 8710–8734 (starboard, even) | Forward | Cabins above; an area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 8134–8136 (port, even), 8736 (starboard) | Forward | Cabins above; the edge of the Encore Theater (upper level) (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Late-night noise from the Encore Theater (upper level) |
| 8138–8162 (port, even), 8738–8762 (starboard, even) | Forward | Cabins above; the Encore Theater (upper level) below | Late-night noise from the Encore Theater (upper level) |
Deck 9: over the Waterfront (deck 8)
| Cabins | Where | What's above, below and beside | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9100–9104 (port, even), 9700 (starboard) | Very forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet; the most motion this far forward |
| 9106 (port), 9702–9706 (starboard, even) | Very forward | Cabins above; an area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) below | Quiet; the most motion this far forward; possible crew work |
| 9401–9419 (inside, odd) | Very forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet; the most motion this far forward |
| 9108–9160 (port, even), 9708–9762 (starboard, even) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 9421–9437 (inside, odd) | Forward | Cabins above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 9439 (inside), 9449 (inside) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 9441 (inside), 9445 (inside) | Forward | Cabins above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 9443 (inside), 9447 (inside) | Forward | Cabins above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 9162 (port) | Forward-midship | Cabins above; the edge of The District Brew House (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Late-night noise from The District Brew House |
| 9764 (starboard) | Forward-midship | Cabins above; the edge of Food Republic (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Meal-time noise from Food Republic |
| 9164–9174 (port, even) | Forward-midship | Cabins above; The District Brew House below | Late-night noise from The District Brew House |
| 9766–9776 (starboard, even) | Forward-midship | Cabins above; Food Republic below | Meal-time noise from Food Republic |
| 9176–9178 (port, even) | Forward-midship | Cabins above; the edge of The District Brew House (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Late-night noise from The District Brew House |
| 9778–9780 (starboard, even) | Forward-midship | Cabins above; the edge of Food Republic (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Meal-time noise from Food Republic |
| 9180–9190 (port, even), 9782–9794 (starboard, even) | Midship | Cabins above; an area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 9192 (port) | Midship | Cabins above; the edge of Onda by Scarpetta and its Waterfront seating (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Meal-time noise from Onda by Scarpetta and its Waterfront seating |
| 9194 (port) | Midship | Cabins above; the edge of Onda by Scarpetta and its Waterfront seating (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Meal-time noise from Onda by Scarpetta and its Waterfront seating |
| 9796 (starboard) | Midship | Cabins above; the edge of The Cavern Club (live music) and its Waterfront seating (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Late-night noise from The Cavern Club (live music) and its Waterfront seating |
| 9196–9220 (port, even) | Midship | Cabins above; Onda by Scarpetta and its Waterfront seating below | Meal-time noise from Onda by Scarpetta and its Waterfront seating |
| 9798–9808 (starboard, even) | Midship | Cabins above; The Cavern Club (live music) and its Waterfront seating below | Late-night noise from The Cavern Club (live music) and its Waterfront seating |
| 9810–9816 (starboard, even) | Midship | Cabins above; Maltings Whiskey Bar below | Late-night noise from Maltings Whiskey Bar |
| 9818 (starboard) | Midship | Cabins above; the edge of Maltings Whiskey Bar (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Late-night noise from Maltings Whiskey Bar |
| 9820–9826 (starboard, even) | Midship | Cabins above; The Humidor cigar lounge below | Late-night noise from The Humidor cigar lounge |
| 9222–9224 (port, even) | Midship | Cabins above; the edge of Sugarcane Mojito Bar and its Waterfront seating (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Late-night noise from Sugarcane Mojito Bar and its Waterfront seating |
| 9226–9252 (port, even) | Aft-midship | Cabins above; Sugarcane Mojito Bar and its Waterfront seating below | Late-night noise from Sugarcane Mojito Bar and its Waterfront seating |
| 9828–9830 (starboard, even) | Aft-midship | Cabins above; the edge of The Humidor cigar lounge (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Late-night noise from The Humidor cigar lounge |
| 9832 (starboard) | Aft-midship | Cabins above; the edge of Palomar and its Waterfront seating (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Meal-time noise from Palomar and its Waterfront seating |
| 9834–9850 (starboard, even) | Aft-midship | Cabins above; Palomar and its Waterfront seating below | Meal-time noise from Palomar and its Waterfront seating |
| 9852–9856 (starboard, even) | Aft-midship | Cabins above; the Photo Gallery below | Quiet |
| 9254–9256 (port, even) | Aft | Cabins above; the edge of Sugarcane Mojito Bar and its Waterfront seating (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Late-night noise from Sugarcane Mojito Bar and its Waterfront seating |
| 9258–9260 (port, even) | Aft | Cabins above; an area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 9858–9860 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above; an area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 9262–9268 (port, even), 9862–9868 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above; Tradewinds duty-free shops below | Quiet |
| 9270 (port), 9870 (starboard) | Aft | Cabins above; an area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 9272–9278 (port, even), 9872–9878 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above; an area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) below; beside the aft elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 9280–9284 (port, even), 9880–9886 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above; the aft elevators and restrooms below; beside the aft elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 9286–9290 (port, even), 9888–9892 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above; the aft elevators and restrooms below | Quiet |
| 9292–9298 (port, even), 9894–9902 (starboard, even) | Very aft | Cabins above; an area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 9300–9306 (port, even) | Very aft | Cabins above; the edge of The A-List Bar (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Late-night noise from The A-List Bar |
| 9904–9906 (starboard, even) | Very aft | Cabins above; the edge of Cagney's Steakhouse and its Waterfront seating (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below | Meal-time noise from Cagney's Steakhouse and its Waterfront seating |
| 9308–9316 (port, even), 9908–9916 (starboard, even) | Very aft | Cabins above; Cagney's Steakhouse and its Waterfront seating below | Meal-time noise from Cagney's Steakhouse and its Waterfront seating; some vibration this far aft |
| 9601–9603 (inside, odd) | Very aft | Cabins above; Cagney's Steakhouse and its Waterfront seating below | Meal-time noise from Cagney's Steakhouse and its Waterfront seating; some vibration this far aft |
| 9318–9324 (port, even), 9918–9924 (starboard, even) | Very aft | Cabins above; Cagney's Steakhouse and its Waterfront seating below; aft-facing, looking over the wake | Meal-time noise from Cagney's Steakhouse and its Waterfront seating |
Deck 10: between cabin decks 9 and 11
| Cabins | Where | What's above, below and beside | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10100–10178 (port, even), 10700–10778 (starboard, even) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 10401–10427 (inside, odd) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 10429–10431 (inside, odd), 10435 (inside) | Forward | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; cabins below | Quiet |
| 10437–10439 (inside, odd) | Forward | Cabins above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 10441–10447 (inside, odd), 10519–10539 (inside, odd) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 10541 (inside) | Forward | Cabins above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 10543 (inside) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 10515–10517 (inside, odd) | Forward | Cabins above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 10547 (inside) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 10511–10513 (inside, odd), 10545 (inside) | Forward-midship | Cabins above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 10549–10551 (inside, odd) | Forward-midship | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 10509 (inside) | Forward-midship | Cabins above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 10553 (inside) | Forward-midship | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 10507 (inside) | Forward-midship | the Studio Lounge (for solo travelers) above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Daytime noise from the Studio Lounge (for solo travelers) |
| 10505 (inside), 10555 (inside) | Forward-midship | the Studio Lounge (for solo travelers) above; cabins below | Daytime noise from the Studio Lounge (for solo travelers) |
| 10501–10503 (inside, odd) | Forward-midship | the Studio Lounge (for solo travelers) above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Daytime noise from the Studio Lounge (for solo travelers) |
| 10180–10192 (port, even), 10780–10792 (starboard, even) | Midship | Cabins above and below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 10194–10268 (port, even), 10794–10868 (starboard, even) | Aft-midship | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 10270–10282 (port, even), 10870–10882 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above and below; beside the aft elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 10284–10312 (port, even), 10884–10912 (starboard, even) | Very aft | Cabins above and below | Quiet; some vibration this far aft |
| 10601–10607 (inside, odd) | Very aft | Cabins above and below | Quiet; some vibration this far aft |
| 10314–10318 (port, even), 10914–10918 (starboard, even) | Very aft | Cabins above and below; aft-facing, looking over the wake | Wake views; some engine vibration this far aft |
Deck 11: Studio cabins and the Studio Lounge
| Cabins | Where | What's above, below and beside | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11100–11158 (port, even), 11700–11758 (starboard, even) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 11401–11419 (inside, odd) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 11421–11437 (inside, odd), 11501–11531 (inside, odd) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 11160–11168 (port, even), 11760–11768 (starboard, even) | Forward-midship | Cabins above and below; beside the Studio Lounge (for solo travelers) | Daytime noise from the Studio Lounge (for solo travelers) |
| 11170–11176 (port, even), 11770–11776 (starboard, even) | Forward-midship | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 11178–11188 (port, even), 11778–11788 (starboard, even) | Midship | Cabins above and below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 11190–11266 (port, even), 11790–11866 (starboard, even) | Aft-midship | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 11601–11631 (inside, odd) | Midship | Cabins above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 11633–11657 (inside, odd) | Aft-midship | Cabins above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 11268–11278 (port, even), 11868–11880 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above and below; beside the aft elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 11280–11310 (port, even), 11882–11910 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 11659–11681 (inside, odd) | Very aft | Cabins above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet; some vibration this far aft |
| 11683–11693 (inside, odd) | Very aft | Cabins above and below | Quiet; some vibration this far aft |
| 11312–11318 (port, even), 11912–11918 (starboard, even) | Very aft | Cabins above and below; aft-facing, looking over the wake | Wake views; some engine vibration this far aft |
Deck 12: between cabin decks 11 and 13
| Cabins | Where | What's above, below and beside | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12100–12174 (port, even), 12700–12774 (starboard, even) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 12401–12411 (inside, odd) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 12413–12419 (inside, odd) | Forward | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; cabins below | Quiet |
| 12421–12425 (inside, odd), 12533–12539 (inside, odd) | Forward | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 12505–12531 (inside, odd), 12541–12567 (inside, odd) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 12569 (inside) | Forward-midship | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; cabins below | Quiet |
| 12501–12503 (inside, odd), 12571–12575 (inside, odd) | Forward-midship | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; the Studio Lounge (for solo travelers) below | Daytime noise from the Studio Lounge (for solo travelers) |
| 12176–12186 (port, even), 12776–12786 (starboard, even) | Midship | Cabins above and below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 12188–12264 (port, even), 12788–12864 (starboard, even) | Aft-midship | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 12601–12621 (inside, odd) | Midship | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; cabins below | Quiet |
| 12623–12631 (inside, odd) | Midship | the Medical Center above; cabins below | Quiet |
| 12633–12661 (inside, odd) | Aft-midship | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 12663–12667 (inside, odd) | Aft | Cabins above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 12266–12278 (port, even), 12866–12878 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above and below; beside the aft elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 12280–12304 (port, even), 12880–12904 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 12669–12699 (inside, odd) | Very aft | Cabins above and below | Quiet; some vibration this far aft |
| 12306–12312 (port, even), 12906–12912 (starboard, even) | Very aft | Cabins above and below; aft-facing, looking over the wake | Wake views; some engine vibration this far aft |
Deck 13: the Medical Center between the cabin rows
| Cabins | Where | What's above, below and beside | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13100–13118 (port, even), 13700–13718 (starboard, even) | Forward | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; cabins below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 13401–13407 (inside, odd) | Forward | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; cabins below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 13120–13172 (port, even), 13720–13772 (starboard, even) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 13425–13451 (inside, odd) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 13457 (inside) | Forward | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; cabins below | Quiet |
| 13453 (inside), 13461 (inside) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 13455 (inside) | Forward | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; cabins below | Quiet |
| 13463 (inside) | Forward-midship | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 13459 (inside) | Forward-midship | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; cabins below | Quiet |
| 13174–13186 (port, even), 13774–13786 (starboard, even) | Midship | Cabins above and below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 13188–13196 (port, even), 13788–13796 (starboard, even) | Midship | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 13198–13218 (port, even), 13798–13818 (starboard, even) | Midship | Cabins above and below; beside the Medical Center | Quiet |
| 13601 (inside) | Aft-midship | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; cabins below; beside the Medical Center | Quiet |
| 13220–13262 (port, even), 13820–13862 (starboard, even) | Aft-midship | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 13603–13627 (inside, odd) | Aft-midship | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 13629–13631 (inside, odd) | Aft | Cabins above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 13633–13647 (inside, odd) | Aft | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 13264–13274 (port, even), 13864–13876 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above and below; beside the aft elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 13276–13304 (port, even), 13878–13904 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 13649–13663 (inside, odd) | Aft | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; cabins below | Quiet |
| 13665–13669 (inside, odd) | Very aft | Cabins above and below | Quiet; some vibration this far aft |
| 13306–13312 (port, even), 13906–13912 (starboard, even) | Very aft | Cabins above and below; aft-facing, looking over the wake | Wake views; some engine vibration this far aft |
Deck 14: between cabin decks 13 and 15
| Cabins | Where | What's above, below and beside | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14100–14104 (port, even), 14700–14704 (starboard, even) | Forward | the Observation Lounge above; cabins below | Late-night noise from the Observation Lounge |
| 14706–14708 (starboard, even) | Forward | The edge of the Observation Lounge (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; cabins below | Late-night noise from the Observation Lounge |
| 14710–14750 (starboard, even) | Forward | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; cabins below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 14106 (port) | Forward | The edge of the Observation Lounge (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; cabins below | Late-night noise from the Observation Lounge |
| 14108–14150 (port, even) | Forward | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 14401–14407 (inside, odd) | Forward | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; cabins below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 14409–14423 (inside, odd) | Forward | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; cabins below | Quiet |
| 14752–14756 (starboard, even) | Forward-midship | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; cabins below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 14152–14166 (port, even) | Midship | Cabins above and below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 14758–14766 (starboard, even) | Midship | Cabins above and below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 14601–14621 (inside, odd) | Midship | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; an unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) below | Quiet |
| 14168–14242 (port, even), 14768–14842 (starboard, even) | Aft-midship | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 14623–14631 (inside, odd) | Midship | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; the Medical Center below | Quiet |
| 14633–14643 (inside, odd) | Aft-midship | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; cabins below | Quiet |
| 14645–14661 (inside, odd) | Aft | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 14244–14256 (port, even), 14844–14856 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above and below; beside the aft elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 14258–14278 (port, even), 14858–14878 (starboard, even) | Aft | Cabins above and below | Quiet |
| 14663 (inside) | Very aft | Cabins above and below | Quiet; some vibration this far aft |
| 14665–14667 (inside, odd) | Very aft | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; cabins below | Quiet; some vibration this far aft |
| 14280–14286 (port, even), 14880–14886 (starboard, even) | Very aft | Cabins above and below; aft-facing, looking over the wake | Wake views; some engine vibration this far aft |
Deck 15: behind the Observation Lounge, under the Garden Café and pool deck (deck 16)
| Cabins | Where | What's above, below and beside | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15108–15150 (port, even) | Forward | the Garden Café (the buffet) above; cabins below | Meal-time noise from the Garden Café (the buffet); setup early in the morning |
| 15152–15156 (port, even) | Forward-midship | the Garden Café (the buffet) above; cabins below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Hallway traffic by the elevators; meal-time noise from the Garden Café (the buffet) |
| 15158–15166 (port, even), 15760–15766 (starboard, even) | Midship | the forward stairs, elevators and open-air Garden Café above; cabins below; beside the forward elevators and stairs | Hallway traffic by the elevators; meal-time noise from the forward stairs, elevators and open-air Garden Café |
| 15168–15174 (port, even), 15768–15774 (starboard, even) | Midship | the open-air Garden Café and Surf Bar above; cabins below | Meal-time noise from the open-air Garden Café and Surf Bar; setup early in the morning |
| 15176–15194 (port, even), 15776–15794 (starboard, even) | Midship | the main pool and sun decks above; cabins below | Daytime noise from the main pool and sun decks; chairs or setup early in the morning |
| 15196–15198 (port, even), 15796–15798 (starboard, even) | Aft-midship | The edge of the main pool and sun decks (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; cabins below | Daytime noise from the main pool and sun decks; chairs or setup early in the morning |
| 15200–15212 (port, even), 15800–15812 (starboard, even) | Aft-midship | the Kids' Aqua Park, pool and Waves Bar above; cabins below | Daytime noise from the Kids' Aqua Park, pool and Waves Bar; chairs or setup early in the morning |
| 15814–15820 (starboard, even) | Aft-midship | the Ocean Loops slide above; cabins below | Daytime noise from the Ocean Loops slide; chairs or setup early in the morning |
| 15214–15216 (port, even) | Aft-midship | The edge of the Kids' Aqua Park, pool and Waves Bar (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; cabins below | Daytime noise from the Kids' Aqua Park, pool and Waves Bar; chairs or setup early in the morning |
| 15218–15234 (port, even) | Aft-midship | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; cabins below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 15236–15238 (port, even) | Aft-midship | The edge of the Pulse Fitness Center (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; cabins below | Daytime noise from the Pulse Fitness Center |
| 15822–15824 (starboard, even) | Aft | The edge of the Ocean Loops slide (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; cabins below | Daytime noise from the Ocean Loops slide; chairs or setup early in the morning |
| 15826–15840 (starboard, even) | Aft | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; cabins below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 15601–15605 (odd), 15609 | Aft | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; cabins below | Mostly quiet; possible early-morning work |
| 15607, 15611 | Aft | The edge of the Pulse Fitness Center (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; cabins below | Daytime noise from the Pulse Fitness Center |
| 15613–15615 (inside, odd) | Aft | the Pulse Fitness Center above; cabins below | Daytime noise from the Pulse Fitness Center |
| 15240 (port) | Aft | the Pulse Fitness Center above; cabins below | Daytime noise from the Pulse Fitness Center |
| 15842 (starboard) | Aft | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; cabins below; beside the aft elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 15242–15252 (port, even) | Aft | the Pulse Fitness Center above; cabins below; beside the aft elevators and stairs | Hallway traffic by the elevators; daytime noise from the Pulse Fitness Center |
| 15844–15852 (starboard, even) | Aft | the beauty salon and barber shop above; cabins below; beside the aft elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 15254–15256 (port, even) | Aft | The edge of the Pulse Fitness Center (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; cabins below; beside the aft elevators and stairs | Daytime noise from the Pulse Fitness Center |
| 15854–15856 (starboard, even) | Aft | An area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) above; cabins below; beside the aft elevators and stairs | Convenient; hallway traffic |
| 15258–15274 (port, even), 15858–15874 (starboard, even) | Aft | the Mandara Spa above; cabins below | Quiet |
| 15276–15284 (port, even), 15876–15880 (starboard, even) | Very aft | the Mandara Spa above; cabins below; aft-facing, looking over the wake | Wake views; some engine vibration this far aft |
Deck 17: The Haven suites (forward), over the Garden Café
| Cabins | Where | What's above, below and beside | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17100–17104 (port, even), 17700–17704 (starboard, even) | Forward | Cabins above; the Garden Café (the buffet) below | Meal-time noise from the Garden Café (the buffet); setup early in the morning |
| 17106–17116 (port, even) | Forward | Cabins above; the Garden Café (the buffet) below; beside The Haven courtyard pool and hot tub | Daytime noise from The Haven courtyard pool and hot tub; meal-time noise from the Garden Café (the buffet) |
| 17706–17714 (starboard, even) | Forward | Cabins above; the Garden Café (the buffet) below; beside The Haven courtyard pool and hot tub | Daytime noise from The Haven courtyard pool and hot tub; meal-time noise from the Garden Café (the buffet) |
| 17716 (starboard) | Forward | An unlabeled space in the middle of the ship (corridors or service rooms) above; the Garden Café (the buffet) below; beside The Haven courtyard pool and hot tub | Daytime noise from The Haven courtyard pool and hot tub; meal-time noise from the Garden Café (the buffet) |
| 17118–17122 (port, even) | Forward-midship | Cabins above; the Garden Café (the buffet) below; beside The Haven lounge and bar | Meal-time noise from the Garden Café (the buffet) and The Haven lounge and bar |
| 17718–17720 (starboard, even) | Forward-midship | The Haven Restaurant above; the Garden Café (the buffet) below; beside The Haven lounge and bar | Meal-time noise from The Haven Restaurant and the Garden Café (the buffet) and The Haven lounge and bar |
| 17722 (starboard) | Forward-midship | The Haven outdoor restaurant above; the Garden Café (the buffet) below; beside The Haven lounge and bar | Meal-time noise from The Haven outdoor restaurant and the Garden Café (the buffet) and The Haven lounge and bar |
| 17124–17126 (port, even) | Forward-midship | Cabins above; the Garden Café (the buffet) below | Meal-time noise from the Garden Café (the buffet); setup early in the morning |
| 17724–17726 (starboard, even) | Forward-midship | The Haven outdoor restaurant above; the Garden Café (the buffet) below | Meal-time noise from The Haven outdoor restaurant and the Garden Café (the buffet) |
Deck 18: The Haven suites (forward), under the Haven sundeck
| Cabins | Where | What's above, below and beside | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18100 (port) | Forward | The Haven Courtyard sun decks and hot tubs above; the edge of the Horizon Lounge (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) below; beside the Horizon Lounge (upper level) | Late-night noise from the Horizon Lounge and the Horizon Lounge (upper level) |
| 18700 (starboard) | Forward | The Haven Courtyard sun decks and hot tubs above; an area the plan doesn't label (likely crew or service) below; beside the Horizon Lounge (upper level) | Late-night noise from the Horizon Lounge (upper level) |
| 18102–18104 (port, even), 18702–18704 (starboard, even) | Forward | The Haven Courtyard sun decks and hot tubs above; cabins below | Daytime noise from The Haven Courtyard sun decks and hot tubs; chairs or setup early in the morning |
| 18106 (port), 18706 (starboard) | Forward | The edge of The Haven Courtyard sun decks and hot tubs (the rest is unlabeled on the plan) above; cabins below | Daytime noise from The Haven Courtyard sun decks and hot tubs; chairs or setup early in the morning |
| 18108–18116 (port, even) | Forward | the public sun deck above; cabins below; beside The Haven courtyard (open to the deck below) | Daytime noise from the public sun deck and The Haven courtyard (open to the deck below) |
| 18708 (starboard) | Forward | an opening to the deck below above; cabins below; beside The Haven courtyard (open to the deck below) | Daytime noise from The Haven courtyard (open to the deck below); chairs or setup early in the morning |
| 18710 (starboard) | Forward | Vibe Beach Club above; cabins below; beside The Haven courtyard (open to the deck below) | Daytime noise from Vibe Beach Club and The Haven courtyard (open to the deck below) |
| 18712–18714 (starboard, even) | Forward | an opening to the deck below above; cabins below; beside The Haven courtyard (open to the deck below) | Daytime noise from The Haven courtyard (open to the deck below); chairs or setup early in the morning |
| 18118 (port) | Forward-midship | restrooms above; cabins below; beside The Haven courtyard (open to the deck below) | Daytime noise from The Haven courtyard (open to the deck below); chairs or setup early in the morning |
| 18120 (port) | Forward-midship | Vibe Beach Club sun deck and bar above; cabins below; beside The Haven lounge | Daytime noise from Vibe Beach Club sun deck and bar; meal-time noise from The Haven lounge |
| 18122–18126 (port, even) | Forward-midship | Vibe Beach Club sun deck and bar above; cabins below | Daytime noise from Vibe Beach Club sun deck and bar; chairs or setup early in the morning |
General tips for any ship
- For the least motion, choose a cabin low and in the middle of the ship (midship), near the central elevators.
- For quiet, avoid cabins directly under the pool deck, buffet, theater or nightclub, and right beside the elevators or service areas.
- Cabins at the very front feel the most pitching in rough seas; cabins at the very back can feel some vibration from the engines.
- Some balcony cabins have partly blocked views (lifeboats, for example); the deck plan marks them, so check before you book.
For the exact layout, see the official deck plan for Norwegian Encore on Norwegian Cruise Line's website ↗.
Sister ships
Built to the same design (Breakaway Plus Class), so they feel very similar on board:
Ship facts from the cruise line's official specifications, checked 2026-09-17. Spot something out of date? Let us know and we'll fix it.