Memorable views, wonderful staff on the ship, a good week.
Our cruise was 7/1-8/2026. Well organized, starting with first excursion before embarking on the Encore Cruise ship. Visited the picturesque, Multnomah Falls and Wood Family Spirits restaurant. Then back on the bus and to the ship. MARGIE, our very pleasant cruise director greeted us onboard and was always informative. Tremendous energy as she managed many daily activities, always with a smile. All of our luggage was placed in our rooms. Wonderful cruise staff! Dining room staff: RERE (Regis) and ELLIOTT were our favorite food servers. We smile when we think of the joy they brought to our trip. Our group of 8 went out of our way to sit at one of their tables so as to enjoy their unique, attentive and always upbeat style. I have returned to Tucson, but I will continue to remember them with appreciation. Management might consider having more than one table for 8. TYLER kept surprising me with new wines, Thank you. JONATHAN kept things running and organized. He was also very personable and attentive. FOOD/MEALS: Some very special, like the Sea Bass and Lobster. I do not eat red meat, pork, lamb, veal etc. I know that limits my choices, but I did get to enjoy some special things on menu. TYREAL and ALEXES on the 4th floor deck lounge also deserve mention. Always a smile and great service. TI-RAJI (Spelling?) He was also a joy. We discussed the recipe for a Paloma. Also Palomaesque which is made with Mescal! The staff alone makes me want to return for the same trip. I wish all of them well. We were on cruise ship for July 4th, the 250th. All military groups were represented. What a pleasure! The Oyster Restaurant excursion will be remembered as "More work needed". The business owners were very pleasant. It always rains in Oregon, but there was no provision to shelter the group tour during the rain. I think shelter should be part to the facility. The oyster bar set up, picnic tables and wine tasting are all outdoors. No ramadas. Picnic benches wet, no towels to dry them. Wine and food sitting in the rain. Eating in the rain. Oyster cooking was slow. They forgot they also advertised clams and then had to rush to prepare them in time before bus left. Many cruise members returned early to the shelter of the tour bus. That was too bad because this was the excursion that so many of us looked forward to! I hope they make some adjustments as the owners obviously work hard. They are committed to the success of business. They educated us about the oyster world. I would definitely give them another chance.