Norwegian Encore: The Ship That’s Basically a Floating Theme Park 🎢🌮🚢

#cruiseholiday Hold onto your hats (and your stomachs), because Norwegian Encore is the ultimate mix of adrenaline-pumping thrills and foodie heaven—all with ocean views. I just got back, and I’m still recovering (in the best way). Here’s the rundown: First Impressions: Walking into The Waterfront—an open-air boardwalk with bars, restaurants, and ocean breezes—felt like stepping into a coastal party town. The smell of Q Texas Smokehouse’s brisket 🍖 mixed with sea salt had me instantly in vacation mode. The "This Can’t Be Real" Moment: The Encore Speedway—the largest go-kart track at sea—where I almost flipped my kart (but looked cool failing). 🏎️💨 But the real hidden gem? The Observation Lounge at night—cozy, quiet, with free gourmet snacks and insane stargazing. ✨ Foodie Obsession: Onda by Scarpetta’s truffle pasta had me swooning. But the Local Bar & Grill’s 3 AM chicken wings? A drunk masterpiece. 🍗 My "No Sleep, Just Yes" Itinerary: ⏰ 9 AM: Spice H2O mimosa (breakfast of champions). ⏰ 12 PM: Laser tag in the Galaxy Pavilion (turns out I’m terrible at aiming). ⏰ 4 PM: Infinity hot tub nap (with a mojito, obviously). ⏰ 8 PM: Kinky Boots Broadway show (left sobbing and inspired). ⏰ 12 AM: Cavern Club dance party (live band + terrible moves = core memory). Pro Tip: Book Choir of Man ASAP—it’s a pub concert meets theater, and you get free beer. 🍻 Also, Ocean Blue’s lobster roll is worth the splurge. Final Verdict: 15/10, left with zero regrets, max adrenaline, and a burning need to go back. Who’s joining me? 😏