Norwegian Dawn Review
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My husband and I a big fans of repositioning cruising. The longer length gives much more time to really unwind and the more numerous sea days are the best. It is especially wonderful returning to your homeport and not having to face a final day of airport stress. This was a rare vacation that was focused on relaxation and doing it "freestyle." We made few plans, booked no shore excursions, and except for a salon appointment, did not worry once about schedules,
The NCL Dawn is one of the smaller NCL ships, so it lacks a few of the big ticket amenities like water park, bowling and rock climbing. It is showing its age a bit, but was generally well maintained and clean. The pool and spa are a bit smaller than on other NCL ships we have sailed on.
Overall we were satisfield with the many dining options and the casino. We did not go to a single show (highly unusual) but there was a wide variety and reports from other passengers were that they were fun. Our previous experience with NCL entertainment is that it is better than most cruiselines.
Cabin Review
Family Penthouse with Large Balcony
This 2 bedroom family suite is great. The bedroom is a secluded oasis. The master bathroom is large, with an awesome ocean view shower and jetted tub.
There is a 2nd small bathroom, which is so handy. The 2nd bedroom is small, but would be good for small children. My husband and I were alone, so it served as a walk-in closet and dressing room.
Loads of storage through out the cabin.
Furniture could be a bit updated and there were minor signs of wear and tear. The in-room espresso machine is a great treat.
The balcony had cushioned lounge chairs, which we took advantage of.