The wait for this ship was worth it.
You definitely will not feel claustrophobic on the Encore. Getting on the ship in Miami was a breeze. We were welcomed by the crew with sparkling smiles. We headed to the dinning room for lunch, Taste. Service was good and the food was presented beautifully.
We then explored the ship. Went up to the Observation deck which was unbelievable. They have comfy sitting areas with couches, lounge couches and chairs. There is a beautiful bar that makes a darn good drink. They also serve snacks in the daytime and light breakfast in the am. It’s a very quiet place for relaxing with beautiful views of the ocean.
We had a Aft-Facing handicapped room. It was quite spacious. The balcony was big enough for a scooter. There was plenty of closet and drawer space.
We took a bus to Smugglers Cove. Spent about 4 hrs. Beautiful quiet beach. Great for relaxation, clear water a little rocky at first. Beautiful soft sand. A piece of paradise.