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"NEWHAVEN, Scotland (Edinburgh) - another tender port, took the Norwegian On Your Own bus so as to have priority disembarking.There's never enough time to do everything you want to do in port (keep in mind that a 7am arrival usually means you won't get off until 8am), so just go with the flow and enjoy what you can do...."Read More
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Horror cruise

Review for a Africa Cruise on Norwegian Dawn

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Professional
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

Horror Cruise! Norwengian is no longer Norwengian! Since COVID, NCL cruises have deteriorated in an inexplicable way. We are on board the Dawn crossing from Africa to Europe. An outbreak of gastroenteritis on board. Hundreds with diarrhea, including crew. The same ship, on the last cruise before this one, had already been quarantined on the Mauritius Coast with cholera suspected. It seems they ...
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Sail Date: March 2024

Traveled with children


Trouble on NCL Dawn in Africa

Review for a Africa Cruise on Norwegian Dawn

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hdgmail
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

There is something definitely wrong on this ship. I got a stomach virus after 3 days of sailing and was put in isolation. After taking my medicine, I barely are for the subsequent 3 days. And, I got the bug, again. I traced my problem to a common denominator: Caesar Salad. The Captain ordered that crews must serve passengers in the buffet area. We aren't even allowed to get water by ourselves. ...
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Sail Date: March 2024


Did Norwegian know where we going?

Review for a Africa Cruise on Norwegian Dawn

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Allie1960
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

I was disappointed with this cruise. I think NCL had a chance to make it something special but chose not to. We had only sailed on Norwegian once before and had not particularly enjoyed it but the itinerary that NCL originally offered with stops in West Africa, Cape Verde and Morocco was so unusual and interesting that we decided to give Norwegian another go. The first disappointment was that ...
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Sail Date: March 2024


Fascinating itinerary, but flawed execution

Review for a Africa Cruise on Norwegian Dawn

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wbeeman
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

There are going to be a lot of very negative reviews for this cruise, and there were many problems with it. There were four missed ports, an itinerary change after final deposits were made, and a lot of difficulties with ports that were visited. Additionally, the passengers on this cruise were exceptionally savvy travelers, and exceptionally sophisticated and experienced frequent cruisers with ...
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Sail Date: March 2024

Traveled with disabled person


NCL HORROR STORY

Review for a Asia Cruise on Norwegian Dawn

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Lewycky
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

NCL HORROR STORY Choose any other cruise line than NCL, what you think you are saving you will pay in disappointment. I booked a mid-east cruise in Aug.‘23 and was a prisoner on-board NCL Norwegian Dawn for 10 days after they cancelled five of eight featured/ advertised ports because of war (understandable) and because four Arab ports barred American ship entry (according to ship grape-vine). ...
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Sail Date: November 2023


Horrible experience. Staff is great. Management on ship on corporate is garbage.

Review for a Trans-Ocean Cruise on Norwegian Dawn

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rcalnan
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

NCL Dawn Cruise from Istanbul to Dubai Nov 24 to Dec 13 The cruise changed a number of times. This was explained as a result of the conflict in Palestine. However, stops in Egypt were removed with others added. Sea days were also added. A credit of $200 for the stateroom was provided for the entire trip. No explanation of the compensation for the missed ports, additional sea days, and reduction ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony


Good value and great ports

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Dawn

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Seininya
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

I chose this cruise because of the value for money, the ports and I had experience with NCL previously. This was my second time cruising. I was a bit hesitant to book the Dawn since she was built in 2002, and last refreshed 2016? I believe she may have a minor refresh in 2021 too. I was cruising with my parents. The ports called on were: Rijeka, Split, Sarande, Katakolo/Olympia, Santorini, ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


Great Eastern Mediterranean highlights

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Dawn

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quercus alba
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We personally cruise for historical and cultural interests, and to see places that we've never been before--this itinerary met those criteria admirably. This was our 5th cruise with NCL, but first on Dawn, a smaller, somewhat older ship. She is well suited for this kid of trip, for cruisers who aren't looking for a lot of fancy recreation or entertainment--just comfortable accommodation and good ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony


Good Enough Cruise

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Norwegian Dawn

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bostonphil
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

I liked the itinerary and looked forward to a smaller ship than I usually sail. This would be my 8th cruise all of them with NCL. Found the ship attractive, peaceful and calming. Neutral colors were used throughout the ship. Had an inside cabin and I found it comfortable. The bed was very comfortable and I slept well for the most part. Ate exclusively at the Garden Cafe and found it very ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Amazing staff but dinning a shambles

Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Norwegian Dawn

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Cornish Bev
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We sailed around Britain to meet family. The stops were great shame we never made France due to strikes. My husband is in a wheelchair and I truly can fault the staff they were so helpful and accommodating. They went out of their way to make his holiday truly amazing. I'm gluten free and golly did I struggle, I had to keep asking if things were gluten free as nothing was marked. They ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Traveled with disabled person


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