Gerolamo Scorza S.p.A., a member of Genova Industrie Navali S.p.A., has completed four refit projects onboard the Norwegian Encore.
The work was carried out during the ship’s recent drydock, which took place in Brest, France, in November 2024.
According to a statement, the challenging project was successfully completed within a two-week deadline and included the conversion of a tender lobby into a store.
Gerolamo Scorza also reinstalled the metallic ceiling and renovated tiles in Encore’s American Diner restaurant.
The Italy-based contractor also installed a new counter at the ship’s Cruise Next office and added new customized furnishings to the onboard photo gallery.
“This project gave us the chance to showcase both our technical skills and our craftsmanship attitude, as some furniture was manufactured in our workshop,” the company said.
After completing its drydock in Brest, the Norwegian Encore welcomed guests back onboard on Dec. 3, 2024, for a trans-Atlantic crossing.
Now cruising from Miami, the 2019-built vessel underwent a major refurbishment that included the creation of new features onboard.
According to Norwegian Cruise Line, the project followed guests’ feedback and included the debut of Spice H2O.
The complimentary adults-only sun deck was created in the area previously occupied by the ship’s laser tag arena.
Other enhancements included the expansion of two of Norwegian’s specialty dining venues, Cagney’s Steakhouse and Teppanyaki, as well as the addition of over 20 new balcony cabins.
The ship’s Haven suite enclave was also updated with the expansion of the Premier Owner’s Suites, which now offer new bedrooms in addition to fully renovated living rooms and a new separate dining room.
Before returning to the Caribbean, the Norwegian Encore also underwent technical work, including class overhauls, planned routine maintenance and more.
During the 2024-25 winter season, the Encore is scheduled to offer a series of seven-night cruises departing from Norwegian’s cruise terminal in PortMiami.
