From the minute we took the elevators into the port check in area we were greeted with professional friendly Norwegian staff. We were traveling with 3 kids ages 7,3, and 19 months as well as a non-US citizen. Check in was pretty easy and done promptly. We were suite guests so we were escorted to an area were the concierge gave us instructions and then we were escorted towards the Dawn. The Dawn has a great vibe as soon as you enter, great colors, Caribbean music playing etc. we were told our rooms wouldn't be ready until after 1:30 so we were instructed to go to Cagneys for lunch which is a perk I believe for Suite guests. Lunch was decent but they didn't have a kids menu which I found odd. My daughter had the corn chowder which was so so , the chicken was huge, I ordered a dish with shrimp and scallops, the shrimp were small and not very appetizing. That is the only time we ate in Cagneys during the day. We went to our 2 bedroom suite, and I was definately impressed with it. Size wise it is two cabins, with two bedrooms and two baths. I was worried the size of the second bedroom would be tiny, it has a full/ queen bed, and then a bunk over it, so 3 people can easily sleep in there, but best suited for kids or 2 adults 1 kid. There are no windows in here, so with lights off and doors closed it is dark, but perfect for kids plus 1 adult. The living dining area is your typical cabin size with a table and 4 chairs and a large sofa that can be pulled out into a bed, not necessary for us even with 6 people in the cabin. It had a mini fridge and an espresso machine with dishes etc for us. Our suite had a balcony with 2 loungers versus chairs which I saw on many balconies, and that is all you can get out there with about 2 feet walking space on the balcony. You then walk into the master area which is huge with a large bathroom, double sinks, bathtub with large window and small walk In shower with multiple heads. My husband and I could both shower at the same time with a little maneuvering. My kids loved the bathtub, all 3 could fit in. The master bed is a king size and pretty comfortable, the only issue was that the doors between the master and living areas is difficult to latch but it did latch.

Our first dinner was in Teppanyaki and it wasn't good in my opinion. If you enjoy Japanese steak houses this was a fry cry from a real experience, the rice tasted awful, I got shrimp and chicken which was okay, the steak was average per my husband, the sauces were soso, the desserts were fruit, which was the better option, and a green ice cream and cake, HORRIBLE , I would not recommend eating at Teppanyaki, it was a bad experience.

We did stop into the stardust and the comedian was doing a show, he pulled guests from the stage and made them act like animals which was entertaining and fun. Read more