Norwegian Dawn Review
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Stayed in a Penthouse suite (cabin 9000) on Norwegian Dawn Quebec to Boston cruise October 2012. Can compare this cruise to our only other cruise on Holland America (Alaska). Cabin 9000 was very nice, with huge deck. Nothing to complain about. Some people complained about the heavy steel weather door which needed to be closed every night, but it was easy & not a problem. (In comparison, the Deluxe Verandah Suite on Holland was a lot nicer, but cost more as well).
The food on the Dawn was surprisingly quite good, better than Holland. The specialty restaurants were excellent, and the up-charge was nominal. The buffet and the free nicer restaurants were OK, although not outstanding.
The two piano players in the bar (N. Reed & A, Jacobe)were first class, as were Jose & Patty and some of the other groups. The big shows in The Stardust Theater were so-so, but no worse than those on Holland. Overall, the entertainment was very good compared to Holland.
Cabin Review
Penthouse with Large Balcony
Cabin 9000 Norwegian Dawn:
Spacious. Huge deck. Very good bed. Surprisingly good shower. In bow of
vessel, with great views. Nice TV, but limited channels (only 2 live stations,
Fox News & MSNBC, plus live NFL games on Sunday-Monday). Plenty of storage.
Good maid service. Right below the bridge, so curtains have to drawn at night.
Temperature was always comfortable.
Not an issue, since nothing to see in the dark anyway. Would highly
recommend this cabin.