Norwegian Encore

Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Encore approaching Juneau, 2022
History
Bahamas
NameNorwegian Encore
OwnerNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings
OperatorNorwegian Cruise Line
Port of registryNassau,  Bahamas
Ordered14 July 2014
Builder
CostUS$1 billion
Yard numberS.708
Laid down28 November 2018
Launched17 August 2019
Sponsored byKelly Clarkson
Christened21 November 2019
Completed30 October 2019
Acquired30 October 2019
Maiden voyage2 November 2019
In service2019–present
Identification
StatusIn Service
General characteristics
Class & typeBreakaway Plus-class cruise ship
Tonnage
  • 169,116 GT
  • 11,700 DWT
Length333.44 m (1,094.0 ft)
Beam
  • 48.13 m (157.9 ft) (max)
  • 41.36 m (135.7 ft) (waterline)
Height217 ft (66 m)
Draught8.7 m (29 ft)
Depth11.6 m (38 ft)
Decks
  • 16 passenger decks
  • 20 total decks
Installed power
  • 2 × MAN B&W 14V48/60CR
  • 3 × MAN B&W 12V48/60CR
  • Total Installed Power: 76,800 kW (103,000 hp)
Speed22.5 knots (42 km/h) (cruising)
Capacity3,998 lower beds
Crew2,100
NotesHull art designed by Eduardo Arranz-Bravo

Norwegian Encore is a Breakaway Plus-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). She is the fourth Breakaway Plus-class ship in the fleet, following sister ships Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Escape, and Norwegian Joy, and debuted in November 2019.