Relatively good cruise. It was our longest but it was over before we knew it.
The embarkation process was problematic. We had to sit in wheelchair access section and wait to be called. That section was in the direct line of the sun. I was sunburned before I got on the ship. Plus there was a computer problem that shut down the the baggage check just as we stepped up the the conveyor belt. It was ...
We have been cruising with NCL for 19 years and we are Latitudes Gold members. We took this 14 day cruise because the itinerary looked fabulous. Overall the quality of this cruise was only average and NCL in general has declined. Gone are the towel animals, lobster/shrimp dinners, midnight chocolate buffet, and other perks that simply made the cruise special. NCL has chosen instead to up charge ...
We are avid fans of Norwegian Cruise Line and have been for a number of years. So this review is somewhat difficult for us to publish...We only ever sail on NCL...
So here is our personal experience:
Would we go on the NCL Dawn again... Answer: NO... The crew were amazing but the ship needs to be retired. We experienced challenges with the public restrooms (most of them out of order for the ...
We have been on many NCL ships, including the Dawn. Our cabin was great along with embankment and disembarkment and service. The ship was very clean and personnel were very friendly. However, we are not picky eaters, but when the best thing for lunch was a hotdog, you know there are poor choices. How do you screw up the food on a cruise !! The selections on the buffet were just not good and we ...
This was our 9th cruise with NCL. We were looking for a relaxing vacation with warm weather to some ports that we hadn’t visited. We were on the Dawn several years ago. It is a mid-sized ship and easy to get around. We booked an aft suite which had a great balcony . By booking a suite we had access to Moderno for breakfast and lunch daily. Suite guests also have a butler and concierge which makes ...
We have sailed multiple times on Norwegian and also on other cruise lines. Most of the usual items on this cruise were fine. Housekeeping and dining room staff were lovely, polite, accommodating and efficient. It was a good itinerary with a nice balance off sea days and ports. The Dawn, while in need of a refurbishment, was clean and had the right amenities. The entertainment, especially the ...
1st time on Norwegian, and most likely our last. Lots of positives (extremely dedicated & hard working waiters, bartenders, cabin staff...very comfortable cabins), but because we spent 5 of 7 days confined to the ship (sea days), attention needs to be focused on customer experience. So here is a fresh off the cruise feedback.
-Small ship because of the Tampa Skyway bridge restrictions. You ...
We have cruised the Caribbean with RCCL, Celebrity, and Princess (the best, prior to this cruise); this was our first cruise on NCL, and we chose it as it was going to Antigua, where we wanted to take a cooking class there with our friend, Chef Nicole Arthurton of "Nicole's Table". It was an Excellent cruise, and we loved it so much that we bought (for the first time) the "cruise next" discount so ...
We have chosen Norwegian for the past 5 years for our cruises and have always had a pleasant experience. This cruise was no different. It was great! The embarkation - as well as the disembarkation - at the Port of Tampa was easy. While on board, everything ran smoothly, the staff was courteous, and our fellow passengers were kind.
We always get an Aft-Facing Suite which seems to work well ...
Had great difficulty getting reservations at the speciality restaurants. Travelling with friends, there were six of us. Kept telling us they couldn't accommodate six. Kept telling us to split up. Why, when you are travelling with friends. Service was poor in a lot of areas. Did not measure up to the other NCL cruises we have taken and we are platinum members. Entertainment was certainly not ...