We had great service on this cruise. I have a severe nut allergy and Norwegian really took care of accommodating me on this trip. The dining staff was fantastic, helpful and on top of everything. We had a couple of long meals due to issues with my special order and we only mentioned the issue once and it was rectified the rest of the cruise (no meal should take more than 2 1/2 hours). We received chocolate covered strawberries and champagne in our cabin for the inconvenience. We took our kids (4 yr old boy, 9 yr old girl) and both sets of grandparents on this cruise. All 8 of us ended the cruise happy and rested. The kids LOVED Splash Academy. They were in the children's program every night while the adults sat down for a nice dinner. We previously sailed on the Jewel but the Dawn blew it away in terms of service. Our stewardess knew the whole family by name and greeted my kids every day and left them with towel animal set up in scenes with their toys. The kids loved the attention and were sad to say good bye. What a great vacation!
Our cabin was great and the 4 of use fit in it nicely for 7 day cruise. The cabins on either side had commode issues but the problems were rectified and the passengers received chocolate covered strawberries and wine.
Love New Orleans but the crime has gotten bad even in the French Quarter. Gang shootings on Bourbon while we were there.
We rented a private cabana and our butler- Vivian was fantastic. Food and drinks were prompt and the cabana was beautiful. The beach was private so quiet and perfect to relax. The water was calm and not deep where we were. The kids could easily stand up and walk ashore (4 yr old and 9 yr old). Lifeguards on duty up and down the beach. Life guard stand between cabanas 8 & 9- perfect if you have kids with you and it is toward the end of the line of private cabanas- nice and quiet. Food and drinks reasonable- about what you pay in restaurant. We really enjoyed this day.
we shopped. Be careful some of the shops are a total rip off, but not all. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day.