Norwegian Dawn Review

NCL Dawn from Boston to Bermuda May 30 - June 2, 2014

Review for Bermuda Cruise on Norwegian Dawn
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akittynamedsassy
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: May 2014

We are a couple, in our late 50s/early 60s. This was our 5th cruise on NCL. We are mostly loyal to NCL so we are now Platinum Latitudes level (their highest level).

EMBARKATION

We arrived by taxi (approximately 11:00 am) and were in the sitting area reserved for suites in minutes. This area seemed more uncomfortable and the chairs more crowded together than on our cruises in the past. But we weren't there too long: we were on the ship and eating by the pool within 30 minutes. Luggage arrived right before the muster drill.

Cabin Review

This is an AFT-facing penthouse suite. Nowhere near the rest of the suite cabins.Nice cabin, but seemed smaller than a similar cabin location on the STAR. Balcony was definitely smaller - ok in width, but shallow in depth. Cabin above us can look down and see us while we are standing at the railing. We missed the extra cubbies to stash stuff. That said, it is still a very nice cabin and comfortable. Espresso machine. Fresh flowers, water bottle, bottle of champagne, fresh fruit bowl and chocolate covered strawberries were there when we arrived.Bed was very comfy -- but I haven't had a bed yet on an NCL cruise that I didn't sleep like a baby. We requested the memory foam (Tempur-pedic) pillows that we like. They seemed flatter and weirder shaped than usual, but got the job done. Room comes with a butler. We enjoy breakfast on our balcony so he brought us breakfast every day. He sets the table for us too. Little did he know he could have just dropped it off and ran for all we cared. The room gets an afternoon snack every day. Our butler noticed that we didn't eat the canapés they left one day, but devour the cookies, chocolates and chocolate-covered strawberries, etc., so he only left things we enjoyed -- without our asking I might add. Bathroom has a tub/shower combo. Fairly deep tub if you like a nice long soak. No jets. They provide the bath salts. They provide bottled shampoo, conditioner and bath gel, plus there is a dispenser. Not sure why there is both, but I only used the bottles. Also bar soap. There is a separate vanity area, with seat. There are three drawers in the vanity for stuff, and a couple cubbies on the side. Full length mirror on the closet doors. You can access the closet from both sides (the back or the front). Less congestion when both of us are getting ready at the same time.There is a table for dining. A couch that converts to a bed. A small round coffee table. A large umbrella. Plenty of room under the bed for suitcases.

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