NORWEGIAN Cruise Line’s (NCL) newest vessel Norwegian Encore’s sailings in Alaska will offer the biggest opportunity for Australian travel agents, NCL VP and MD Asia Pacific Ben Angell told CW, onboard the ship’s preview sailing last week. The vessel (pictured) is currently undertaking a nearly month-long tour with preview events...
NORWEGIAN Cruise Line’s (NCL) newest vessel Norwegian Encore’s sailings in Alaska will offer the biggest opportunity for Australian travel agents, NCL VP and MD Asia Pacific Ben Angell told CW, onboard the ship’s preview sailing last week.
The vessel (pictured) is currently undertaking a nearly month-long tour with preview events scheduled in Europe, New York and Miami (CW 01 Nov).
She will offer seven-day voyages to the Eastern Caribbean from Miami beginning 24 Nov 2019 and in 2021, will sail to Alaska from Seattle.
“Alaska is a destination we’re really beginning to own in many respects as a brand, we’ve got fantastic choice of ships in Alaska,” Angell told CW.
“We offer a product in Alaska with this ship and the others that I think is a perfect fit for guests aged from eight to 80,” he said.
Norewegian Encore offers capacity for 3,998 passengers and is packed full of options, including the introduction of Italian restaurant, Onda by Scarpetta, alongside a swathe of specialty and dining options and bars.
In entertainment, the ship boasts productions such as The Choir of Man and Kinky Boots while activities include a VR experience, Galaxy Pavilion, waterslides, laser tag and a go-kart track.
Angell highlighted the vessel’s attention to detail and little nuances versus the other Breakaway Plus class ships.
“It shows that we’re listening to our guests, it shows that we’re listening to trade partners and feedback that they give us and we’re making small tweaks to continue to evolve,” he said.
More on page two.
