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A ship’s traveler rating is provided under license by Cruiseline.com , which manages one of the largest databases of cruise reviews and ratings by travelers. A total of 2898 guests have reviewed Norwegian Dawn, giving it a rating of 3.7 on a scale of 1-5.
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Most Recent Reviews
Great time despite the older demographic!
May 24th, 2019
We love the Dawn, 2nd time on her. Staff was wonderful and food was excellent. We felt the influence of the older crowd (avg age was 63, we are all 30) on the entertainment and music, but still had tons of fun. I probably wouldn't do this itinerary again, especially not in May. The weather was not great and a lot of ports weren't quite up and running for the season. But we are still glad we went and would take another trip on the Dawn if the right itinerary and right time came up! The other couple we went with were so impressed they booked another NCL cruise with us!
Traveler Type
Singles/Friends
Room Type
Balcony
Experience
4-6 cruises
The good in cruise was erased by poor room quality and dangerous shore excursion
May 21st, 2019
This was a huge disappointment! We are avid cruisers and expected much more. The value was missing from the get go! Very old and tired room with many defects. For the price our travel agent charged us is a big question?? Why the Dawn took a premium cabin and let it disintegrate is ??? Rust, paint drippings dirty balcony, shameful drapes and sliding door. Julie our steward tried but the balcony was the General Manager miss.
Traveler Type
Couple
Room Type
Balcony
Experience
7+ cruises
ok
May 21st, 2019
too much noise from above the cabin during bed time
Traveler Type
Couple
Experience
7+ cruises
Loved this ship!
May 20th, 2019
Liked the ship. Would sail on again! Le Bistro was my favorite specialty restaurant!
Traveler Type
Singles/Friends
Room Type
Balcony
Experience
7+ cruises
It beat freezing in Boston
May 16th, 2019
As an adult, cruise was great...for my kids I should've down more research.
Traveler Type
Family (young children)
Room Type
Suite
Experience
2-3 cruises
May 15th, 2019
Great cruise with family. Daughter and grandson. Short drive to Boston and on ship. Bermuda was perfect, maybe a little hot. We did go in july. 7 year old Granson loved Splash Academy. The kids were first time cruisers and they liked it so much we are doing another cruise to caribbean next Feb. Small ship and easy to get around. Going on Norwegian Escape in Feb trying a bigger ship for now an 8 year old grandson. Food was great with anytime dinning worked out great for family.
Fantastic Quick Getaway!
May 13th, 2019
Great experience! My favorite parts were the pool deck dance parties and the private island but had a great experience the entire trip!
Traveler Type
Family (older children)
Room Type
Balcony
Experience
4-6 cruises
May 12th, 2019
This was a great cruise experience. Went in this cruise with my husband his mother and my mother it was our 1st NCL experience and it was fabulous. There was always activities to do on the ship. The shows were great and the food was excellent in the speciality restaurants ( we had the dining package).The buffets however were always crowded and their food was always cold so we avoided that area and the MDRs were just ok nothing to brag about.I would definitely sail NCL and the Dawn again!
Great time
May 12th, 2019
Need bigger pool, not sufficient for amount of people on the ship.,menus should be avail for all restaurants somewhere in one place.
Traveler Type
Couple
Room Type
Balcony
Experience
1 cruise (first)
Disappointed
May 11th, 2019
Booking through Spirit was easy. Cruise was not valued for the cost. The initial price is a teaser then you get ripped at the ship IE $16. bucks for a beer, good food and good restaurants had an extra high cost. The private island Sturip cay was a dump.Will try another line next time.
Traveler Type
Couple
Room Type
Inside
Experience
4-6 cruises
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