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‏How can I even begin to sum up the amazing and crazy experiences I have had on our long trip to Thailand and the Maldives? 😱
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Norwegian ENCORE – My Very First Cruise Experience
04/11/2019

A few months ago, I received an invitation from the Norwegian Cruise Line on the occasion of the first time their new ENCORE ship was to set sail. The truth is, I had no idea what to expect. I had never been on a cruise before, and the little I know about them doesn’t go far beyond Titanic or Love Boat {not that I’ve ever seen Love Boat, but you can imagine it as being a pretty old fashioned image}. So, when I first got the invitation I was a bit concerned, but the information and pictures included in the email made me go for it and see for myself if the image I had of a cruise is indeed a reflection of reality or simply stigmatic.

Click here to watch the Stories I posted on the cruise.

 

Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience

 

If you followed my Stories posted on IG during our trip, you already know it was a unique, 2-night {only} cruise, with special guests and VIPs from the media and tourism industries. The short nature of the cruise means I didn’t fully experience the visits to destinations around the world, however, I did get to experience the special attractions the ship has to offer, and of course enjoyed its many bars and restaurants.

 

Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience

 Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience

 Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience

Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience

 

The number of questions I kept getting during the cruise and following my Stories was pretty crazy, so even though I wasn’t originally planning on writing a blog post about this, I decided to share my experience onboard in writing, and answer the most commonly asked questions. 

Our short cruise left from the city of Bremerhaven, Germany, and docked in Southampton, England. This particular route is not one of the Cruise’s traditional routes, but a one-off route prepared especially for the launch. According to what I read on the company's website, the Norwegian ENCORE reaches destinations far and wide; from New York to Bermuda and between Miami and the east or west of the Caribbean. I can only imagine what astonishing views those must be to wake up to 🙂

One of the most frequently asked questions was how strongly is the rocking of the ship felt, and if being on board is accompanied by a sense of nausea. The truth is, I am generally not easily affected by the sea, but since this was a huge ship, it is relatively stable so you don’t feel rocking very strongly. Still, we’re talking about a ship in the sea here, meaning, depending on the sea’s state, you can’t expect not to feel anything. I won’t lie, I did get occasionally dizzy on board, but the amount of alcohol I consumed could be to blame 😏😏

 

Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience

 Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience

 

Anyway, Daniel and I were put up in a spacious mini-suite with an amazing bed, couch, vanity corner, relatively large closet, and a bathroom with an upgraded shower. The cherry on top was that the room comes with a terrace, not so useful since we were sailing during the winter, but I can totally see myself sitting out on the terrace, sipping my morning coffee and soaking up the sea view. The ship offers smaller, simpler rooms, like an internal room, or a room with a window, as well as larger, more luxurious rooms, in a private area called The Haven. Like any hotel, pricing varies according to the style and location of the room.

 

Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience

 Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience

Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience

 

 After the initial excitement finding ourselves on our first cruise ever, Daniel and I set out to explore the ship!

Though we read about the trip and all there is to do before we arrived, only once we boarded the ship did we realize how unbelievably big it is, and how much it has to offer, it’s like a city on water! It is almost impossible not to feel any FOMO as soon as you step onto the ship. 

If I could compare the ship to a place in the world, it would totally be Las Vegas. The atmosphere, the endless activity, the amount of food and beverages, and the style – as American as it gets!

 

Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

 

Let’s start with the food and beverages – which cannot be ignored. With a selection of almost 30(!!) bars and restaurants, I don’t think there is anything you can’t find onboard…. Italian, French, Asian, American, ice cream, sweets, and even Starbucks! And besides the international cuisine, you have a mojito bar, whiskey bar, brewery, wine bar, and more… We obviously couldn’t taste all there is onboard {though we definitely tried  🐷}, but it’s safe to say that every palate could be easily pleased on this ship.

I, for example, am less of a buffet person {which was huge in itself}, but I had so many other A la carte menu options {some with no additional charge} so I could really enjoy every moment.

 

חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

 

One of the many questions I was posed was how does the food and drink system work on the ship. So…. some restaurants {including the extensive buffet} are free of additional charge, while others, slightly more upscale, require a reasonable additional cost. Drinks and alcoholic beverages can be purchased in different packages, pricing varies according to the type of drinks {much like bracelet bars}.

 

חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

 

חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

 

חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

 

Besides the main attraction – which is non-stop eating 😋 , the Norwegian ENCORE offers some amazing attractions you simply cannot keep yourself away from {some offered for free, others not}. The craziest one in my eyes is the racing track on the ship’s top deck, but if tracks aren’t your thing, there’s also super cool laser-tag, VR games, broadway shows, nightclubs, live performances, kids clubs, a water park, pools, gyms, duty free{!} and of course a casino – because there’s no such thing as a cruise without a casino 🙂

 

חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

 Norwegian ENCORE - My Very First Cruise Experience

חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

 

Did I already mention FOMO?…

So, if you love attractions and can’t rest for a short minute, or if you prefer sunbathing on deck or relaxing in a spa, you will definitely find your place on board. After all, it’s a city on the water 🙂

 

חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE
חווית המיני-קרוז הראשונה שלי - Norwegian ENCORE

 

The bottom line is that I discovered that a cruise {or a mini-cruise in my case 😇} is an incredible experience you should try out at least once in a lifetime. Surrounded by the big open waters {especially if you opt for a room with a view}, the large variety onboard – whether you're into action or R&R – and the visits to remarkable destinations… this is definitely a different kind of vacation. 

What do you think about cruises? Have you already been on one? What was your experience like? Leave me a comment below!

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איך אפשר בכלל להתחיל לסכם את החוויות המדהימות והמטורפות שזכיתי לחוות בטיול הארוך שלנו בתאילנד ובמלדיביים? 😱
אני לא צריכה לספר לכן עד כמה התרגשתי מהטיול עוד לפני שבכלל יצאנו אליו, אבל המציאות הצליחה להתעלות על כל הציפיות! 😍
טסנו במטוסים פרטיים ובמטוס ימי, אכלנו ארוחת בוקר בצמרת העצים, השתזפנו בחופים מבודדים, התארחנו בסוויטות מטורפות, הפלגנו בשקיעה במים הכי טורקיזיים שקיימים - ואלו רק החוויות הגדולות... אם אפרט פה את כל החוויות הקטנות והמיוחדות שהרכיבו כל רגע ורגע מהטיול הזה תצא פה כבר ממש מגילה 🙈😅🙊 {כמובן שאשתף הכל בבלוג! אני הכי על זה!}.
ויותר מהכל - הכי נהננתי לשתף איתכן את המסע המיוחד הזה ולשמוע פעם אחר פעם שאתן מרגישות כאילו אתן ממש איתי בטיול! ♥️
הפרגון והערכה שלכן הוא משהו שלא מהעולם הזה, ואני מרגישה הכי ברת מזל שאני מוקפת בקהילה כל כך תומכת ואוהבת 🥰🥰🥰
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‏How can I even begin to sum up the amazing and crazy experiences I have had on our long trip to Thailand and the Maldives? 😱
‏I don't have to tell you how excited I was about the trip before we even went, but the reality has surpassed all expectations! 😍
‏We flew in private planes & in a seaplane, had breakfast in the treetops, sunbathed in secluded beaches, stayed in crazy suites,  sailed during sunset in the most turquoise waters there is - and these are just the big experiences ... If I'll write all about the little unique experiences that made up every moment of this trip, Instagram won't let me finish this post 🙈😅🙊 {of course I'll share everything on the blog! I'm totally on it!}.
‏And most of all - I really enjoyed sharing this special journey with you and hearing over and over again that you feel like you're traveling with me! ♥️
‏Your encouragement and appreciation is something that is out of this world, and I feel most fortunate to be surrounded by such a supportive and loving community 🥰🥰🥰
    • DETAIL GOALS - the Thailand Edition 🏵✨👁 Have you ever been to Bangkok? What was your favorite thing about the city? Comment below ♥️
    • Back to the urban jungle 🌿🛵🏵 | Are you ready for my updated Bangkok guide? Coming soon to the blog 🔜 @elalisrael #Flight_Mode
    • Living inside a postcard 🏝 @faarufushimaldives Thank you for having us!! ♥️
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Your mission is to document & observe the world around you as if you’ve never seen it before.
Take notes.
Collect things you find on your travels.
Document your findings.
Notice patterns.
Copy.
Trace.
Focus on one thing at a time.
Record what you are drawn to.”
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