Norwegian Dawn Review
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We spent the week before the cruise wondering if we were going to Bermuda after all, and we did. Hurricane Gonzalo hit the island the week before, and the sailing before ours found themselves in the Bahamas. This was our first trip on the Dawn. We have cruised to Bermuda three times, once 10 years ago on the NCL Majesty.
Embarkation-We live within a hour of the pier so after an easy drive in, we dropped off our luggage at the entrance to the terminal we headed upstairs to security and into a line that moved quickly. We were through in about 10 minutes, and check-in took even less. We were in an Aft Penthouse Suite and so from check in we were directed to a special desk and met our butler Mark, and our Concierge Virginia. We were escorted on by Mark and could drop off our carry-on bags and told we could eat lunch at Cagney's which we did. Both of these perks were a great introduction to the ship.
I have read many reviews with negative things to say about the Dawn. First I did not think the ship was tired or old at all. It was clean and bright, our cabin and balcony were in excellent condition and very clean. It can be a bit confusing to get around, I understand they have added more cabins which seems to have changed the flow. The crew and officers are everywhere and very visible we went to several of the information sessions with the officers, and even the production cast.
Cabin Review
Our cabin was a suite 10728 was in a great location, and being on the back of the ship gave us the us an excellent view every day. The large balcony with the cushion lounge chairs was one of our favortie places on the ship. It got a bit hot in the afternoon in Bermuda, but most the of time it was just fantastic out there. We loved the large closet, and all the drawers and shelves in the dressing area. We were pleasantly surprised to find lots of extra's, an umbrella, clothes brush, slippers, robes, and lots of great Elmis soaps and lotions. The TV has a DVD player that also plays CD's. We bgrough a few. We also borrowed DVD's. Our steward Flores Patrick was excellent, he was very efficient and kept the cabin clean and was always pleasant when we saw him in the hall. Our Butler Mark Santos was great providing snacks each day around 4pm. We also had him bring breakfast a couple of mornings of the sea days. He kept us updated with information also, including how to use the priority deembarkation. Another great perk.