Norwegian Dawn Review

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Dunn
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Jun 2008
Cabin: Balcony

Things we liked: The comedian, the magician, the shows. Overall the entertainment experience was very good, except for the one Karaoke Person (Marianna was here name) who thought she was the singing sensation of the world. She was OK at absolute best. One night she walked off because she thought the song was out of key. OK lady, get a grip, it's Karaoke, not American Idol. That was annoying but fun to watch someone get so upset over Karaoke.

The shore excursions were obscene as far as cost. For two people it would have been at least $150 for the meekest of excursions. If you want to do anything other than tour the Island, you will have to shell out some major $$$$. You would think Norwegian Cruise Lines could negotiate better rates being the big company that they are. I also learned that the port of call shop owners pay Norwegian to promote their stores and services and stay open later than there normal business hours but The Cruise did not promote any of those stores on board to help out those local shop owners. That seems kind of shady to me.

The whole "FreeStyle" experience as Norwegian calls it was a joke. I say that because their definition of "FreeStyle" means that you can do what you want, when you wants without being tied to a schedule as far a dining is concerned. They say you don't need to need to make reservations to eat. But if you don't you will not be eating until at least 8:30 every night and then you will miss the shows. So make your reservations. Also, the idea of charging more to eat in certain restaurants over another is kind of a joke. The best free restaurant is Salsa and the best "fee" restaurant is Le Bistro. If you plan on eating in any of the other restaurants, Cagney's (a steakhouse) is $20 per person, plus unto $15 extra per person depending on the dinner you choose. The worst was Aqua. This place promotes itself as a more healthy place, but none of the food had much flavor.

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Balcony

Cabin BB

Great room. Having sailed before, this room was awesome. King size Bed, balcony and nice size shower.

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