Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) currently has twelve ships is service worldwide. NCL is based in Miami co-owned by Star Cruises and Apollo Management. NCL has long been an innovator in the cruise line industry and is widely known for its famous slogan
Freestyle Cruising, which refers to the company's decision to abandon set dining times and seating assignments. The
Freestyle Cruising concept has been extended to other aspects of ship board life and is very popular with NCL's loyal customer base.
NCL's fleet is known for colorful exterior artwork that makes the ships instantly recognizable.
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Norwegian Dawn entered service in 2002. The ship is 965 feet in length, has eleven passenger decks and an impressive atrium. With a capacity over 2200, the ship has approximately 2.0 passengers per crew member.
Norwegian Dawn's colorful exterior artwork depicts the Statue of Liberty, which the ship regularly sails past when leaving New York Harbor en route to Bermuda and the Caribbean.
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Norwegian Dawn offers cruises to Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Canada & New England. The popular Canada & New England itineraries stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia; St. John, New Brunswick; Bar Harbor, Maine; Newport, Rhode Island; and Boston, Massachusetts.
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Norwegian Cruise Line offers passengers a diverse menu of shore excursions through its website, which enables passengers to search by Destination (Caribbean, Alaska, etc.) and specific Port. Shore Excursions are segmented by Activity Level (1-3), Duration and Price. Passengers tell us they like the Shore Excursions portion of NCL's website for the following reasons:
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User-friendly site & pages load quickly
- You can browse shore excursions without having an NCL booking
- Price is displayed prominently
- You can print a PDF document listing all of the details
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Norwegian Dawn has over 1000 cabins onboard. You can choose from an Inside, Ocean View, Balcony or Suite. When selecting a cabin, make sure you know which public areas are near, above and below your cabin. Everyone's tastes are different, but it's best not to be surprised when you get onboard.
Liquid Atlas would like to hear from you. If you have been onboard Norwegian Cruise Line, drop us a line and tell us about the Bed & Bath amenities in your cabin. We are particularly interested in knowing what you thought about the following:
Norwegian Dawn has a 24 hour Internet Cafe and a WiFi network. If you have been onboard Norwegian Dawn, send us a review and rate NCL's Internet service. Here's the latest information we have on how much it will cost you to connect to the Internet on Norwegian Dawn.
Norwegian Cruise Line does not allow passengers to bring alcoholic beverages onboard the ship. We hear from past travelers that it's not even worth trying to bring your own onboard. Alcohol purchased in Norwegian Dawn's duty free or in port will also be held until the end of your trip.
A reminder, the legal drinking age onboard Norwegian Dawn is 21 years of age.
Norwegian Dawn offers a wide variety of dining options onboard. From casual to elegant, we have been told that the cuisine on NCL is very good. Freestyle Cruising allows passengers to dine whenever and with whomever they want.
Norwegian Dawn features numerous bars & lounges. Whether you are looking for a quiet drink or a place to meet up with friends for the evening, the choices are extensive. Here are some of the most popular spots onboard the ship:
Norwegian Dawn's main entertainment venue is the three-level Stardust Theater. Typically, there are two seatings for the theatrical, musical or comedic productions each evening. The Stardust Theater can accommodate approximately 1000 guests.
The Dawn Club Casino is open while the ship is "At Sea." You will find popular table games, including Black Jack, Craps, Let It Ride, Poker and Roulette. You will also find lots of Slot Machines and Video Poker. Just a reminder, you must be 18 years of age to enter the casino.
Norwegian Dawn has several pools onboard. Deck 12 is home to the Oasis Pool and the T-Rex Kid's Pool. There are several spa tubs onboard as well as an indoor lap pool located on Deck 11. If you have been onboard, drop us a line and tell us about the deck scene, service, availability of lounge chairs and other helpful information.
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Norwegian Dawn's El Dorado Fitness Center is located on Deck 12. You can exercise on elliptical trainers, treadmills and stationary bikes. There are also weight training machines and free-weights available. They also offer a number of classes.
Norwegian Dawn's El Dorado Spa is located on Deck 11. They offer a wide variety of spa & wellness treatments onboard. If you have already sailed on this ship, Liquid Atlas would like to hear from you. You can help future passengers by describing the Spa, the treatments available and cost.