After reading so many negative reviews, I didn't expect much. We received a good rate via the internet that guaranteed an outside cabin. We were given an obstructed view (lifeboats) and a very small room. We called to be sure our cabin had a coffee maker as I had seen a review saying it has just a kettle. After being assured there was a brew type coffee maker-a kettle was in our room. The ...
Overall I had a wonderful wonderful cruise. I have no regrets sailing NCL and the Dawn is a beautiful clean ship. Overall the food was reasonable and save for a dud cabin steward service was good. The freestyle option was great.. I was able to totally relax and managed to leave behind all my cares and worries and to me that defines a vacation.
Nonetheless there are issues that had the potential ...
Wife and I sailed to Bermuda on the Norwegian Dawn. This was our first cruise. I would have preferred a Transatlantic, but people advised us to take a shorter cruise to see " if we liked it". Apparently (and surprisingly) cruising is not for everyone.
We are in our fifties, both very active, but also not very sociable, and somewhat snobbish. Overall we enjoyed the trip despite two unfortunate ...
My husband and I cruised on the Dawn 7-day Bermuda/Bahamas, 5/20-5/27/06. We were enticed by this itinerary because of the addition of Bermuda, which is our favorite destination and the 3+ sea days.
Since theres numerous reviews of the Dawn, I will try to discuss the differences between this cruise and our previous trips on the Dawn 2004 and 2005.
Embarkation: With 3 large ships in NYC the ...