Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line · Norwegian Encore · Mexican Riviera
Typically 7 nights · Common departure: Los Angeles
Representative itinerary — dates and stops shown are illustrative, not one specific booked sailing.
Seven nights from Los Angeles, visiting Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, with three days at sea.
Why choose this cruise
Best for
Classic Week · Sea Days · Mexico Ports
Why it fits
- ✓ Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta on one Los Angeles round trip
- ✓ Three sea days for time aboard Norwegian Encore
- ✓ 3 port calls and 3 days at sea across 7 nights
Experience tags
Typical itinerary
Ports, order and duration can vary by sailing.
Day 1 — Los Angeles
Embark
Day 2 — At Sea
Sea day
Day 3 — Cabo San Lucas
Port of call
Day 4 — Mazatlan
Port of call
Day 5 — Puerto Vallarta
Port of call
Day 6 — At Sea
Sea day
Day 7 — At Sea
Sea day
Day 8 — Los Angeles
Disembark
Food & Dining
Food Strength
AVERAGE
Dining is not the main reason to choose this ship.
Specialty dining is strong; main dining is a known weak spot.
Main Dining
Not a strength
Specialty Dining
Good
Dining Style
Main dining · Buffet · Included dining · Casual · Specialty
Best For Food
Specialty dining
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Norwegian Cruise Line patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
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Main dining
Savor, Taste and The Manhattan Room are included main dining rooms with Freestyle Dining.
Buffet
Garden Café on deck 16 serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Included dining
- Savor
- Taste
- The Manhattan Room
- Garden Café
- The Local Bar & Grill
- American Diner
- The Haven Restaurant (Haven guests only)
Specialty dining (extra cost)
- Cagney’s Steakhouse
- Q Texas Smokehouse
- Food Republic
- Teppanyaki
- Le Bistro
- Palomar
- Onda by Scarpetta
Casual dining
- The Local: 24-hour pub-style eatery
- American Diner: included pool grill
- Gelato and The Bake Shop: à la carte
Best for
- Flexible dining times
- A mix of included meals and optional specialty restaurants
Extra-cost notes
- Specialty restaurants carry additional charges unless covered by the dining package booked.
- Gelato and Bake Shop purchases are extra.
- Drinks, room-service charges and package terms should be checked separately.
Ship Experience
Activities, live music and flexible dining, with quieter sea-view spaces.
Entertainment
- The Choir of Man: pub-style music show
- The Cavern Club: Beatles tribute music
- Social Comedy and Night Club
- Q Texas Smokehouse: music + paid dining
- Deal or No Deal: purchased play cards
Family facilities
- Splash Academy: ages 3–12, included
- Entourage: ages 13–17
- Kids Aqua Park
- Guppies: parent-accompanied play
- Arcade and Galaxy Pavilion: additional charges
Adults-only areas
- Spice H2O: included outdoor retreat
- Vibe Beach Club: pass or cabana required
- Mandara Thermal Suite: paid access
Spa & wellness
- Mandara Spa and Salon: paid treatments
- Thermal Suite: separate pass
- Pulse Fitness Center; some classes extra
Best suited for
- Families
- Dining & live music
- Solo travelers
- Sea views & deck time
Ports & Experiences
The main experiences this itinerary is built around.
What's Included
This sailing doesn't have its own inclusions list yet — showing typical cruise inclusions. Confirm details at booking.
Included
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Main dining room
- ✓ Buffet
- ✓ Standard entertainment
Usually extra
- + Alcoholic drinks
- + Specialty dining
- + Shore excursions
- + Wi-Fi
- + Gratuities
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What’s included
CruiseDirect price snapshot
Departure: 2026-11-29 · 7 nights
- Interior
- US$279
- Oceanview
- US$329
- Balcony
- US$379
- Suite
- US$479
Per person, double occupancy · taxes & fees included at the time checked.
From the October 5, 2026 article · not a live fare. Prices and availability may change.
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