Norwegian Dawn Review

Spring Break on the Dawn

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Sail Date: Apr 2009
Cabin: Aft-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony

This cruise was intended as a relaxing spring break getaway for my SO and me. We are experienced cruisers, and I'm an elementary teacher - so when I found a great price on an AE Penthouse for this spring break sailing back in 2007 I booked it - yes, we waited nearly two years for this cruise! We are 40-somethings and it's just the two of us when we cruise, so I'm afraid I won't have much helpful info to offer about children's programs and such. Our goal was to enjoy ourselves, relax as much as possible, try the various specialty restaurants - and basically rest and rejuvenate.

Pre-Cruise: We flew into Miami on Friday, the day prior to sailing, on Delta. Our flight left a bit late but landed on time at MIA. We had reserved a town car through LeBlanc Limousine (http://www.leblanclimo.com) and our driver was waiting for us at baggage claim. He stopped by a Publix for us so we could get soft drinks for the cruise, then dropped us off at the Intercontinental. I'd originally reserved a room at the Holiday Inn POM, but about three weeks prior to the cruise TravelZoo offered a fabulous deal at the Intercontinental. A guaranteed harbor view room at the IC was only $10 more than a standard room at the Holiday Inn (no view guaranteed), so we switched. We were really glad, too. The room was enormous, with a fabulous view of the ships sailing on Friday - the Norwegian Sky, the Norwegian Pearl, Carnival Inspiration, and the Jewel of the Seas. We walked over to Bayside for dinner at the Hard Rock.

Embarkation: We woke up Saturday morning fairly early, to the sight of our ship, the Norwegian Dawn, plus Liberty of the Seas and Carnival Liberty. As we took our time getting ready we saw the U.S. Navy Hospital Ship Comfort pulling into port with a fireboat water salute. Around 11:15 AM we took a cab to the port, arriving around 11:30 AM. Check in was a breeze since this trip we sailed in a suite. We met the concierge, Anshuman, and his assistant Edwin, and gave them our dining preferences list. We were escorted onto the ship and were sitting down in Cagney's to lunch by 12:10 PM. It was a wonderful, relaxing beginning to the trip. After lunch we visited the El Dorado Spa, and booked the spa package for the duration of the trip $150 per couple, or $99 for an individual.

Cabin Review

Aft-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony

Cabin SF

Quiet location, no nearby foot traffic patterns. Gorgeous aft view. Some vibration from engines at times.

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