How Does a 169,000-Ton Cruise Ship Leave Port? | Norwegian Encore

Watch the massive Norwegian Encore depart the Port of Los Angeles on October 18, 2026, beginning a seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise. At nearly 1,100 feet long and weighing in at 169,116 gross tons, Norwegian Encore is one of Norwegian Cruise Line's impressive Breakaway Plus-class cruise ships. Watch as this enormous vessel maneuvers through Los Angeles Harbor, assisted by her powerful 360-degree rotating Azipod propulsion system. Along the way, we'll also get a glimpse of the Los Angeles Port Police Marine Unit and its personal watercraft patrols. 🚢 Vessel Statistics Ship: Norwegian Encore Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line Built: 2019 Length: 1,094 feet Gross Tonnage: 169,116 GT Passenger Capacity: 3,958 Crew: Approximately 1,735 Propulsion: Twin ABB Azipods 🌴 Voyage Information Departure: October 18, 2026 Port: Los Angeles, California Destination: Mexican Riviera Duration: 7 Nights Ports of Call: Cabo San Lucas Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta Returning to Los Angeles on October 25, 2026. ⚓ About LA Ship Watch Welcome to LA Ship Watch, bringing you an up-close look at the incredible ships, maritime operations, and working waterfront of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. From massive container ships and luxury cruise liners to tugboats, specialty vessels, and harbor operations, we capture the sights and authentic sounds of one of the world's busiest port complexes. Filmed in 4K with natural harbor sounds. Subscribe for new ship arrivals, departures, and maritime documentaries from Southern California. Fair winds and following seas! #NorwegianEncore #NorwegianCruiseLine #PortOfLosAngeles #CruiseShips #LAShipWatch