Norwegian Dawn Review
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Background Info: This is my 25th cruise since Jan. '05. I've traveled to No. & So. Europe, So. America incl. Galapagos Is., Tahiti, Caribbean & 4 Transatlantic voyages. My cruises have been on Oceania, Celebrity, HAL, RCCL, & NCL. I'm a retired gentleman in mid 60's with extensive travel experience both land & sea. Was not impressed with Reservation dept. at NCL. Was able to send request directly to other cruise lines to request complimentary upgrades, which I received on several occasions, on all of my other cruises. NCL wouldn't hear of it and wasn't pleasant about it. Price of trip dropped $150 prior to sailing & requested either rebate or shipboard credit. Neither was granted. Was offered upgrade for fee instead.
Travel to Port: I live in NYC & took public transportation to the ship. This is the greatest way to get to a ship IMHO. Worked out great.
Ship Info: Have been interested in sailing on this ship for a few years since it sails out of New York. I prefer newer, larger ships because of the expanded venues and roaming space. This ship was very adequate & the decor was tastefully presented throughout. Ship is well maintained. Flow to main dining areas was a bit disruptive but not real problem.
Cabin Review
Balcony
Closet was adequate but shelves for putting items was located inside of closed instead of drawers that could be accessed from outside. This was very poor design. TV was old style & station selection poor. Other ship have better utilization of space. Balcony was small but adequate & enclosed. Not my favorite. Beds were comfortable. Nightstands on NCL consist of an open metal table which is not adequate. There was only one in the cabin. It was relatively quiet in cabin throughout voyage. A bit rougher than midship.