Norwegian Dawn offers the ultimate Freestyle Cruising experience. Dine at Los Lobos Cantina, a sophisticated Mexican restaurant celebrating traditional flavours with a modern twist. Drop by The Cellars, a Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar for a wine tasting. Or take Lady Luck for a spin in the expansive Dawn Club Casino. Offering a wide range of spacious accommodation, there are staterooms to fit every size family and budget. Let Norwegian Dawn whisk you away to some of the dreamiest destinations around the world.
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Year Built
2002Year Refurbished
2005Year Entered Present Fleet
2002Country of Registry
The BahamasTonnage (GRT)
92250PAX (basis 2)
2340Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
2336Passenger Decks
11Number of Crew
1066Officers' Nationality
InternationalCruise/Hotel Staff Nationality
InternationalSuites
173Balcony
0Oceanview
250Oceanview No Balcony
0Oceanview With Balcony
0Balconies
364Interior
383Accessible
20Total Number of Accommodations
10003-Bedroom Garden Villa
Deluxe Owner's Suite with Two Balconies
Club Balcony Suite
Club Balcony Suite
Club Balcony Suite Sail Away Guarantee
Owner's Suite with Two Balconies
2-Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite With Balcony
Deluxe Owner's Suite
Forward-Facing Deluxe Penthouse With Large Balcony
Forward-Facing Penthouse With Large Balcony
Aft-Facing Penthouse With Large Balcony
Aft-Facing Penthouse With Balcony
Family Suite
Family Suite With Balcony
Norwegian Dawn Garden Villas accommodate up to seven guests. With three bedrooms, each with a king- or queen-size bed and luxury bath and shower, you have plenty of space to revel in. Also includes a living room, dining room as well as a private garden with hot tub, outdoor dining area and terrace to enjoy the beautiful view from. Includes butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 7 Total Approx. Size: 6694 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 4455 sq. ft.
What's better than taking in the stunning views from one balcony? Enjoying them from two! These Deluxe Owner's Suites accommodate four guests and include a separate bedroom with a king-size bed, luxury bath with whirlpool, guest bath, and a living and dining area. Plus you'll be pampered by butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 4 Total Approx. Size: 847-900 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 150 sq. ft.
Norwegian Dawn Club Balcony Suites sleep up to four guests and feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed plus additional bedding to sleep two more guests, as well as a sitting area, luxury bath with shower and amazing views from the private balcony. Accommodates: 4 Total Approx. Size: 283-301 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 54 sq. ft.
Norwegian Dawn Club Balcony Suites sleep up to four guests and feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed plus additional bedding to sleep two more guests, as well as a sitting area, luxury bath with shower and amazing views from the private balcony. Accommodates: 4 Total Approx. Size: 283-301 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 54 sq. ft.
A Sail Away Club Balcony Suite guarantees a Club Balcony Suite or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.
The Owner's Suites with Two Balconies are great for up to four guests. They include a living room, dining room and separate bedroom with king-size bed. Along with a mini-bar, luxury bath with whirlpool tub and an amazing double balcony. Includes butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 4 Total Approx. Size: 721 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 150 sq. ft.
With enough room for up to six people, these Suites are perfect if you want to bring the whole family. Includes a living area, dining area, separate bedroom with queen-size bed as well as a separate children's bedroom and a large private balcony so you can all enjoy the amazing view. Includes butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 6 Total Approx. Size: 587 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 54 sq. ft.
Enjoy the magnificent views from the expansive wall of windows of these Suites that include a king-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate up to a total of six guests, luxury bath with Jacuzzi, sitting and dining areas and the indulgence of butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 4-6 Total Approx. Size: 667 - 732 sq. ft.
Be the first to take in the spectacular views from the large, forward-facing balcony of these stylish Penthouses. Accommodates up to four guests and includes a queen-size bed, luxury bath with shower and bathtub, plus a comfortable living and dining area to relax in or enjoy a meal arranged by your butler. Accommodates: 4 Total Approx. Size: 513 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 135 sq. ft.
Step out onto your large, forward-facing balcony and enjoy the fresh air and magnificent views. Back inside, these Penthouses feature a queen-size bed, luxury bath with shower and bathtub, and a living and dining area. Plus concierge and butler service to fulfill all your wishes. Sleeps up to three. Accommodates: 3 Total Approx. Size: 448-568 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 134-254 sq. ft.
You will have the perfect romantic getaway in these Penthouses that sleep up to two guests. They include a bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath with shower, in addition to the living area and dining area. Because these are aft-facing, they offer an amazing view from the large balcony. Includes butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 3. Approx. Size: 355-375 sq. ft.
These stylish Penthouses include a bedroom with a queen-size bed, single sofa bed, luxury bath with a shower and bathtub, living and dining area, and unparalleled views from the aft-facing balcony. Plus you'll be spoiled with butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 3 Total Approx. Size: 361-368 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 70-78 sq. ft.
Bring the whole gang because this suite sleeps up to six guests. It features a queen-size bed that converts to two lower beds, a sofa bed and additional bedding to sleep two more. Everyone can hang out in the living and dining area and there is a luxury bath with shower. Butler and concierge available. Accommodates: 4-6. Approx. Size: 409 sq. ft.
There's plenty of space for the entire family to spread out, relax and enjoy the magnificent views. Includes a queen-size bed plus additional bedding to accommodate up to four more guests, a luxury bath with bathtub and a balcony to breathe in the fresh sea air as you take in the ever-changing seascape. Butler and concierge service rounds out a perfect family holiday. Accommodates: 4-6 Total Approx. Size: 486-553 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 58-110 sq. ft.
Norwegian Dawn Garden Villas accommodate up to seven guests. With three bedrooms, each with a king- or queen-size bed and luxury bath and shower, you have plenty of space to revel in. Also includes a living room, dining room as well as a private garden with hot tub, outdoor dining area and terrace to enjoy the beautiful view from. Includes butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 7 Total Approx. Size: 6694 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 4455 sq. ft.
What's better than taking in the stunning views from one balcony? Enjoying them from two! These Deluxe Owner's Suites accommodate four guests and include a separate bedroom with a king-size bed, luxury bath with whirlpool, guest bath, and a living and dining area. Plus you'll be pampered by butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 4 Total Approx. Size: 847-900 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 150 sq. ft.
Norwegian Dawn Club Balcony Suites sleep up to four guests and feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed plus additional bedding to sleep two more guests, as well as a sitting area, luxury bath with shower and amazing views from the private balcony. Accommodates: 4 Total Approx. Size: 283-301 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 54 sq. ft.
Norwegian Dawn Club Balcony Suites sleep up to four guests and feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed plus additional bedding to sleep two more guests, as well as a sitting area, luxury bath with shower and amazing views from the private balcony. Accommodates: 4 Total Approx. Size: 283-301 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 54 sq. ft.
A Sail Away Club Balcony Suite guarantees a Club Balcony Suite or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.
The Owner's Suites with Two Balconies are great for up to four guests. They include a living room, dining room and separate bedroom with king-size bed. Along with a mini-bar, luxury bath with whirlpool tub and an amazing double balcony. Includes butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 4 Total Approx. Size: 721 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 150 sq. ft.
With enough room for up to six people, these Suites are perfect if you want to bring the whole family. Includes a living area, dining area, separate bedroom with queen-size bed as well as a separate children's bedroom and a large private balcony so you can all enjoy the amazing view. Includes butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 6 Total Approx. Size: 587 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 54 sq. ft.
Enjoy the magnificent views from the expansive wall of windows of these Suites that include a king-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate up to a total of six guests, luxury bath with Jacuzzi, sitting and dining areas and the indulgence of butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 4-6 Total Approx. Size: 667 - 732 sq. ft.
Be the first to take in the spectacular views from the large, forward-facing balcony of these stylish Penthouses. Accommodates up to four guests and includes a queen-size bed, luxury bath with shower and bathtub, plus a comfortable living and dining area to relax in or enjoy a meal arranged by your butler. Accommodates: 4 Total Approx. Size: 513 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 135 sq. ft.
Step out onto your large, forward-facing balcony and enjoy the fresh air and magnificent views. Back inside, these Penthouses feature a queen-size bed, luxury bath with shower and bathtub, and a living and dining area. Plus concierge and butler service to fulfill all your wishes. Sleeps up to three. Accommodates: 3 Total Approx. Size: 448-568 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 134-254 sq. ft.
You will have the perfect romantic getaway in these Penthouses that sleep up to two guests. They include a bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath with shower, in addition to the living area and dining area. Because these are aft-facing, they offer an amazing view from the large balcony. Includes butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 3. Approx. Size: 355-375 sq. ft.
These stylish Penthouses include a bedroom with a queen-size bed, single sofa bed, luxury bath with a shower and bathtub, living and dining area, and unparalleled views from the aft-facing balcony. Plus you'll be spoiled with butler and concierge service. Accommodates: 3 Total Approx. Size: 361-368 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 70-78 sq. ft.
Bring the whole gang because this suite sleeps up to six guests. It features a queen-size bed that converts to two lower beds, a sofa bed and additional bedding to sleep two more. Everyone can hang out in the living and dining area and there is a luxury bath with shower. Butler and concierge available. Accommodates: 4-6. Approx. Size: 409 sq. ft.
There's plenty of space for the entire family to spread out, relax and enjoy the magnificent views. Includes a queen-size bed plus additional bedding to accommodate up to four more guests, a luxury bath with bathtub and a balcony to breathe in the fresh sea air as you take in the ever-changing seascape. Butler and concierge service rounds out a perfect family holiday. Accommodates: 4-6 Total Approx. Size: 486-553 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 58-110 sq. ft.
Aft-Facing Balcony Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom Sail Away Guarantee
Solo Balcony Stateroom
With room for up to three guests, these staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a single sofa bed to accommodate one more. Along with a sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and an aft-facing private balcony with a spectacular view. Accommodates: 3 Total Approx. Size: 203-302 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 37-136 sq. ft.
With room for up to three guests, these staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a pull out sofa to accommodate one more. Along with a sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a private balcony with an amazing view. Total Approx. Size: 203-302 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 37 sq. ft. Note: Some staterooms of this category have a PrivaSea balconies which is an Enclosed Steel balcony.
With room for up to three guests, these staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a pull out sofa to accommodate one more. Along with a sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a private balcony with an amazing view. Total Approx. Size: 203-302 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 37 sq. ft. Note: Some staterooms of this category have a PrivaSea balconies which is an Enclosed Steel balcony.
A Sailaway Balcony stateroom guarantees a Balcony stateroom or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation. Accommodates: 3 Total Approx. Size: 203 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 37 sq. ft.
These spacious staterooms include a queen-size bed, sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto a private balcony. Staterooms are priced exclusively for solo travellers and include access to the private Studio Lounge. Accommodates: 1. Total Approx. Size: 193 - 290 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 32 - 53 sq. ft.
With room for up to three guests, these staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a single sofa bed to accommodate one more. Along with a sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and an aft-facing private balcony with a spectacular view. Accommodates: 3 Total Approx. Size: 203-302 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 37-136 sq. ft.
With room for up to three guests, these staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a pull out sofa to accommodate one more. Along with a sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a private balcony with an amazing view. Total Approx. Size: 203-302 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 37 sq. ft. Note: Some staterooms of this category have a PrivaSea balconies which is an Enclosed Steel balcony.
With room for up to three guests, these staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a pull out sofa to accommodate one more. Along with a sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a private balcony with an amazing view. Total Approx. Size: 203-302 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 37 sq. ft. Note: Some staterooms of this category have a PrivaSea balconies which is an Enclosed Steel balcony.
A Sailaway Balcony stateroom guarantees a Balcony stateroom or better! Please note that the view from your balcony may be fully obstructed or partially obstructed. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation. Accommodates: 3 Total Approx. Size: 203 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 37 sq. ft.
These spacious staterooms include a queen-size bed, sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto a private balcony. Staterooms are priced exclusively for solo travellers and include access to the private Studio Lounge. Accommodates: 1. Total Approx. Size: 193 - 290 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 32 - 53 sq. ft.
Oceanview Stateroom (Porthole Window)
Family Oceanview Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom with Picture Window
Oceanview Stateroom (Obstructed View)
Oceanview Stateroom Sail Away Guarantee
Solo Oceanview Stateroom
These Oceanview Staterooms have a porthole window(s) and can accommodate up to four guests. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a convertible sofa to sleep two more. Total Approx. Size: 159 sq. ft.
Perfect for the whole family, these staterooms can accommodate up to four guests. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate up to two more guests, as well as a big picture window for you to admire the view from. Total Approx. Size: 159 sq. ft.
With room for up to four guests, these staterooms come with two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more guests, as well as a big picture window offering a great view. Accommodates: 4 Total Approx. Size: 159 sq. ft.
These Oceanview Staterooms have a porthole with an obstructed view and can accommodate up to four guests. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a convertible sofa to sleep two more. Total Approx. Size: 159 sq. ft.
A Sail Away Oceanview stateroom guarantees you’ll receive an Oceanview stateroom or better! Please note that the view may be fully obstructed, partially obstructed, porthole or picture window. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.
These Oceanview Staterooms have a porthole window(s) and can accommodate up to four guests. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a convertible sofa to sleep two more. Total Approx. Size: 159 sq. ft.
Perfect for the whole family, these staterooms can accommodate up to four guests. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate up to two more guests, as well as a big picture window for you to admire the view from. Total Approx. Size: 159 sq. ft.
With room for up to four guests, these staterooms come with two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate two more guests, as well as a big picture window offering a great view. Accommodates: 4 Total Approx. Size: 159 sq. ft.
These Oceanview Staterooms have a porthole with an obstructed view and can accommodate up to four guests. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a convertible sofa to sleep two more. Total Approx. Size: 159 sq. ft.
A Sail Away Oceanview stateroom guarantees you’ll receive an Oceanview stateroom or better! Please note that the view may be fully obstructed, partially obstructed, porthole or picture window. Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned up to one day prior to embarkation.
These staterooms feature a large round window and a queen-size bed. Staterooms are priced exclusively for solo travellers and include access to the private Studio Lounge. Accommodates: up to 1. Total Approx. Size: 150 sq. ft.
Inside Stateroom
Inside Stateroom
Inside Stateroom
Inside Stateroom Sail Away Guarantee
Family Inside Stateroom
Solo Inside Stateroom
Great for up to four guests, these staterooms feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate up to two more guests. Because these are mid-ship staterooms, you’ll have easy access to everything fun and exciting on board. Total Approx. Size: 142 sq. ft.
Great for up to four guests, these staterooms feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate up to two more guests. Because these are mid-ship staterooms, you’ll have easy access to everything fun and exciting on board. Total Approx. Size: 142 sq. ft.
These Inside Staterooms are the most affordable way for you to cruise. With room for up to four, you’ll have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate up to two more guests. Total Approx. Size: 142 sq. ft.
Note: This category is similar to booking a Guarantee category. Cruise line reserves the right to change your cabin number.
A Sail Away Inside stateroom guarantees an Inside stateroom or better! Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned between time of booking up to one day prior to embarkation. Accommodates: 2-4 Total Approx. Size: 142 sq. ft.
Great for up to four guests, these staterooms feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate up to two more guests. Total Approx. Size: 142-276 sq. ft.
These staterooms include a queen-size bed and the same amenities as other inside staterooms. Staterooms are priced exclusively for solo travellers and include access to the private Studio Lounge. Accommodates: up to 1. Total Approx. Size: 139 - 269 sq. ft.
Great for up to four guests, these staterooms feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate up to two more guests. Because these are mid-ship staterooms, you’ll have easy access to everything fun and exciting on board. Total Approx. Size: 142 sq. ft.
Great for up to four guests, these staterooms feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate up to two more guests. Because these are mid-ship staterooms, you’ll have easy access to everything fun and exciting on board. Total Approx. Size: 142 sq. ft.
These Inside Staterooms are the most affordable way for you to cruise. With room for up to four, you’ll have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate up to two more guests. Total Approx. Size: 142 sq. ft.
Note: This category is similar to booking a Guarantee category. Cruise line reserves the right to change your cabin number.
A Sail Away Inside stateroom guarantees an Inside stateroom or better! Your stateroom may be on any deck and assigned between time of booking up to one day prior to embarkation. Accommodates: 2-4 Total Approx. Size: 142 sq. ft.
Great for up to four guests, these staterooms feature two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate up to two more guests. Total Approx. Size: 142-276 sq. ft.
These staterooms include a queen-size bed and the same amenities as other inside staterooms. Staterooms are priced exclusively for solo travellers and include access to the private Studio Lounge. Accommodates: up to 1. Total Approx. Size: 139 - 269 sq. ft.
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YesThis cruise ship was perfect for the type of cruise we took which was ports of call every day. The little more relaxed atmosphere is nice. It doesn’t have all the extras like water slides and rock walls or things like that but our whole group really liked that it was more quiet on the pool deck. You could find more upbeat areas if you wanted like in the bliss lounge with lots of group games etc. Some people wanted the more dress up feel at night but the10 of us that booked all loved that we didn’t have to work around and worry about dinner reservations or getting super dressed up after being out all day. We still got a little cleaned up for sure but it was less pressure in that area. Some food we didn’t love but that’s to be expected I’m sure. You could always find something you could enjoy. The staff in those areas was always great. Our room was basic but always very clean. The whole ship was very clean. We overall has a great experience!
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Great food and crew was very nice and helpful. Very clean and well maintained.CONS
Not well organized. However it was their first cruise after Covid.RECOMMENDED
YesOverall a good experience. The food was great and all the staff was nice but it just seemed like there wasn’t great communication and organization.
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Yeswe enjoy the specialty dining as well as dining in the Venetian. the Staff takes care of the guests so wonderfully. We also enjoyed the nightly shows in the Stardust theater and especially enjoyed the comedian. The dancers and vocalist were amazing.WE also enjoy the Thermal suites for the quiet. I appreciate the cleanliness of the ship and I also feel safe. I enjoy seeing the beauty of the food as well.
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Multiple ports, good food, activities, entertainment, ship sizeCONS
None to speak ofRECOMMENDED
YesThis was a 15 day repositioning cruise from New York City to Tampa, stopping at 9 ports (8 countries). Enjoyed entire experience. Staff was great. We had an inside cabin on deck 5 and had no problems w/noise or motion. Cabin was near a crew transit way, but they kept noise to a minimum. Lots of free dining options, food excellent and varied. Ate at one a la carte restaurant and food outstanding. Entertainment was varied. Ship's main singers and dance company, house band and dance band excellent. Also liked musicians who sang at different venues throughout ship. Plenty of ship board activities for days at sea. Casual cruise, not overly rigid w/dress codes and meals. Good size ship, 2,000+ guests. Took Norwegian shore excursions, which ran smoothly and were as advertised. Any delays or issues w/shore excursions were because of crew or staff. We ran late several times and ship waited for us. Overall, would recommend.
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Good food, good entertainment, great itinerary, good excursionsCONS
Cabin (balcony) was small, mini-sites are better, cabins could be updated some, TV entertainment was limited unlike other NCL ships we have been onRECOMMENDED
No<div>Would recommend but get a mini-suite or larger if possible.</div>
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Ship, crew, food, entertainment, ports, excursions, easy on and offCONS
We didn’t get double NCL points when booking.RECOMMENDED
YesWe’ve been on several NCL cruises and this was the best. (11 day southern Caribbean). San Juan is a great starting point and we stayed at a B&B for two nights. Ship is in fine shape and crew was outstanding. Entertainment was top notch, food was great, service was first rate. Much more personal attention and fun than a mega ship. Excursions were very good with two caveats: 1) if you scuba dive, book your own dives through local shops. We used VIP diving in Bonaire and it was fantastic. 2) Do not go on the horseback riding at the beach excursion in St. Maarten—NCL should drop this one. We will definitely do this cruise again!
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The crew was extremely courteous, and the shows at night were really goodCONS
The cabin's were clean but the window we had was so dirty we could hardly see through itRECOMMENDED
NoAgain, it was sad that we paid for the window cabin and it was gross , couldn't hardly see through it. We asked for it to be washed and they washed it on the inside but all the dirt was on the outside, maybe between the panes . The last port , la Baie, wasn't much there and the hop on hop off tour was poor, couldn't understand the guide and getting on and off was confusing. We spent extra time in Boston and it was well worth it although the rooms were expensive and not very nice. We spent extra time in Quebec, the rooms were reasonable and extremely nice. All in all, we had a good time.
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Great room service real great butler and conclierge was every place we whentCONS
Half crew was new not good for gamblingRECOMMENDED
YesNever leave out of Tampa / Pri0rity disembarkation very poor /priority embarkation very poor I think most of the problem was the port not the ship.
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Service was great staff extremely friendly and helpfulCONS
Not enough restroomsRECOMMENDED
YesHad an amazing time would recommend to my friends and i will be causing again
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THE BEST PART WAS THE STAFF AND THE ENTERTAINMENT GIO AS A VERY GOOD CRUSE DIRECTORCONS
THE WORST PORT WAS GETTING HOME.THE TERMINAL WAS SO HOT INSIDERECOMMENDED
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Nice mini suite, good food in main dining rooms and Cagney's steakhouseCONS
no nightly comedy acts, mediocre entertainment, tender at one portRECOMMENDED
YesTender process extremely slow (over two hours) - shortened our excursion time to the point that it was almost not worth getting off ship. No one seemed to care that it was taking so long...... Not sure I like Freestyle Dining - missed having that relationship with wait staff when you have assigned seating at dinner - didn't get to know any of them!!
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Excellent excursions, varied entertainment, good foodCONS
Service staff seemed unhappy, no covered pool or spaRECOMMENDED
YesSeemed like the staff was tired and unhappy. Found out they work non-stop without a day off.
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NoTHE SHIP WAS BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED AND EASY TO FIND THE SPECIFIC AREAS. TOWARDS THE END OF THE 10 DAY CRUISE THEY SEEMED TO FORGET TO CLEAN THE POOL WHICH WAS VERY SLICK. WE FOUND OUT IT WAS GOING INTO BERMUDA TO BE COMPLETELY REFURBISHED. THE ROOM WAS LARGE, BUT THE PATIO WAS VERY SMALL. NO TABLE BUT 2 LOUNGE CHAIRS THAT TOOK UP ALL THE ROOM. THE RESTAURANT SERVICE WAS GOOD ONE DAY BUT HORRIBLE THE NEXT. THE FIRST NIGHT THE WAITER ACTED LIKE HE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. THE NEXT NIGHT IN AQUA IT WAS MUCH BETTER. OUR ROOM STEWART GEORGE WAS VERY GOOD.
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MARCH
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Comfortable clean room, delicious/plentiful food selections, variety of enjoyable entertainment, great serviceCONS
Bottled water was pricey!RECOMMENDED
YesFirst time Norwegian cruisers and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Didn't understand their term "freestyling" until we experienced it, but it's perfect for us! No specific time for dinner and nice casual dress acceptable so no need to dress up unless you want to. Will cruise with Norweigan again!
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NOVEMBER
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Excellent cabin service and overall staff were friendly and efficient , showed the Patriots gameCONS
Long waits for elevators, food just ok, smokey casino, cabins smaller than Holland AmericaRECOMMENDED
NoNot sure if we would take another cruise
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MAY
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Intertainment was great!CONS
Food can be better, closing buffet line to quick, no snacks after midnightRECOMMENDED
Noneed to keep the maintenance up. Elevators not working, Ladies room always overflowing on deck 6. Coffee makers not working on buffet line.
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SEPTEMBER
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Great itinerary, great room service, good food, beautiful shipCONS
Unresponsive cruise consultant, confusing meal reservation system, few/no cultural talks about ports, late starting shore excursions/tender boat confusion, lackluster cruise directorRECOMMENDED
YesOverall this was a good cruise. Norwegian, however, seems to be all about the ship and its amenities and not about the various ports' geography, history, and culture. This is the real reason we cruise. We recommend this trip, but with the concerns mentioned above.
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JULY
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The size of the ship...and our cabin!CONS
Mexican food day and too many smoking areasRECOMMENDED
YesWe had a fantastic time! The entertainment was spectacular and our cabin attendant was the best! For the most part, the food was great. ..they should really do away with the Mexican food day. ..that was terrible! The ship was always clean and very pretty. We will sail NC again.
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APRIL
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Overall goodCONS
Needs to handle food lines and disembarkation at ports more efficiently.RECOMMENDED
Yes<div>Good overall</div>
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MARCH
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Freestyle cruising concept; very interesting shore excursions.CONS
They are constantly selling products/services everywhere on the ship and on shore - We had to constantly defer/resist and we think it is contrary to the Freestyle "laid-back" concept.RECOMMENDED
YesIt was Spring Break and there were hundreds of college students on the ship; they were mainly well-behaved and since we retired each evening around 10 before the late-night partying, we co-existed with them quite well. However, seeing some of the pigsty staterooms as we passed by in the corridors, we felt great sympathy for the cabin staff members who had to clean it up each day.
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