I have cruised on 2 other cruise lines ( Windstar and Ponant) over the years. I chose this cruise of 24 days from Singapore to Sydney due to the fact that many of the ports I had never visited. I had been on the Encore once before slightly over a year ago and really loved the ship and her crew.
The food was excellent overall, and I mainly chose to eat in The Restaurant which I have always found to be predictably very good. The food on this cruise was outstanding in quality overall and presentation. The waiters, sommeliers and management staff ran a smooth operation, with most desires met before needing to ask. They work very hard to see you have a 5 star dining experience in all aspects.
My suite on deck 8 was very clean and well laid out. My stewardess Yuliia went way beyond the basics to provide excellent service daily throughout the cruise.
Great standard layout suite with a balcony in a nice location. Very well kept with attractive furnishings. The walk in closet was spacious and roomy. The black out drapes came in handy on the few days I decided to sleep in late. The lighting was well placed, and the patio large enough to enjoy a relaxing afternoon sitting and reading for a couple of hours.