Where is Norwegian Encore today?
In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
In port 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time, on day 5 of a 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise from Los Angeles (Nov 8 to 15).
Next: Los Angeles, California, Sun Nov 15 arriving 7:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Norwegian Cruise Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sun Nov 15: 7 nights from $409
Upcoming Norwegian Encore cruises from $99 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
7-night Mexican Riviera cruise, Los Angeles round trip
Nov 8 to 15, 2026 · Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.
Where Norwegian Encore sails, month by month
Norwegian Encore sails from Los Angeles from December 2026 to April 2027 and from October to November 2027, Seattle from April to October 2027 and Vancouver in October 2027 on 7-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Victoria (27 calls), Cabo San Lucas (26) and Puerto Vallarta (26).
- Dec 2026Los Angeles · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Los Angeles · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Los Angeles · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Los Angeles · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Los Angeles · 4 sailings6, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Seattle · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Seattle · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Seattle · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Seattle · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Seattle · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Seattle · 5 sailings6, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Los Angeles · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Norwegian Cruise Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Norwegian Encore sailings with prices.
Norwegian Encore at a glance
Norwegian Encore is a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship in the Breakaway Plus class. It entered service in 2019 (7 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2024. It carries 3,998 passengers and 1,735 crew, about 2.3 passengers per crew member. At 169,116 gross tons and 333 m (1,093 ft) long, it is a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT) with 20 decks and 2,043 cabins. It was built by Meyer Werft Papenburg and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
Launched in 2019 as the fourth and final Breakaway Plus-class ship, Norwegian Encore features the largest competitive go-kart track at sea with a two-level design. Her Galaxy Pavilion offers virtual reality experiences, and the Observation Lounge provides sweeping ocean views.
Norwegian Encore specs
- Class
- Breakaway Plus
- Built
- 2019
- Refurbished
- 2024
- Gross Tonnage
- 169,116 GT
- Length
- 333 m
- Passengers
- 3,998
- Cabins
- 2,043
- Crew
- 1,735
- Decks
- 20
- Builder
- Meyer Werft Papenburg
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Age
- 7 years old
- Size
- Mega-ship
- Space Ratio
- 42.3 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.3:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 3rd largest of 23
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Alaska
- Next Sailing
- Nov 15, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
✨ Other
Norwegian Encore FAQ
Where is Norwegian Encore right now?
According to Norwegian Cruise Line's published itinerary, Norwegian Encore is scheduled to be in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on day 5 of a 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise from Los Angeles. It returns to Los Angeles on November 15. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Norwegian Encore sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Norwegian Encore sails from Los Angeles, California from December 2026 to April 2027 and from October to November 2027, Seattle, Washington from April to October 2027 and Vancouver, BC in October 2027 on 7-night cruises.
What ports does Norwegian Encore visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Norwegian Encore calls most often at Victoria, BC (27 calls), Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (26), Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (26), Mazatlan, Mexico (26) and Juneau, Alaska (25), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 13 ports in all.
How many passengers does Norwegian Encore carry?
Norwegian Encore carries 3,998 passengers in 2,043 cabins. It has 1,735 crew, about 2.3 passengers per crew member.
When was Norwegian Encore built and how old is it?
Norwegian Encore entered service in 2019, so it is 7 years old. It was last refurbished in 2024.
How big is Norwegian Encore?
Norwegian Encore is 169,116 gross tons and 333 m (1,093 ft) long, with 20 decks. That makes it a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT).
How many crew work on Norwegian Encore?
Norwegian Encore has 1,735 crew.
What class of ship is Norwegian Encore?
Norwegian Encore belongs to the Breakaway Plus class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Norwegian Encore?
Norwegian Encore is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line.
Where was Norwegian Encore built?
Norwegian Encore was built by Meyer Werft Papenburg.
How much does a cruise on Norwegian Encore cost?
The cheapest upcoming Norwegian Encore cruise we track starts from $99. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Norwegian Encore prices
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