When was norwegian dawn built

The food is generally quite good, though a la carte pricing in most specialty restaurants takes away some of the carefree fun of trying out multiple dishes. Entertainment, day and night, is plentiful and varied. We especially appreciated matinee shows on sea days that spotlighted Second City comedians and the onboard magician, and the use of the Bliss Lounge, atrium and pool deck as secondary venues for evening events.

Perhaps it's the mainly Caribbean and Bermuda itineraries read: fun in the sun destinations , but passengers onboard Norwegian Dawn are ready to have a good time. You'll find packed shows, dancing in the atrium, a hopping casino and even enthusiastic beanbag tossing.

The lively vibe makes everything seem more exuberant, and you never have to worry about the "dead at 10" phenomenon you find on ships where everyone just wants to sleep after the second showing in the theater.

The crew, too, are among the friendliest we've encountered, from the smiling "washy washy" folks at the buffet to the hardworking room stewards who never fail to say hello as you pass. Unfortunately for Dawn, the ship can't shake its outdated layout and old finishings.

The galley on Deck 6 means passengers can't walk from the Venetian Restaurant aft through the midship Gatsby's Bar and surrounding restaurants to the casino and theater forward. We never failed to go down the wrong set of elevators or stairs when looking for the Deck 6 main dining venues.

On the upper levels, partial decks and added venues also add to the "you can't get there from here" confusion; the spa entrance is tucked away, the kids' pool is most easily accessed via the arcade one deck above and Los Lobos is so well hidden that we had to ask several people where it was before we found it. The refit did a wonderful job of replacing garish decor with a more modern look, but be prepared for cabin furniture that's showing wear and tear, bathroom fixtures that might need a call to maintenance and elevator lights that never work.

We heard several tales of the elevators themselves getting stuck between floors, as well. The most heard -- and experienced -- complaint was bathrooms that were out of order or in dire need of cleaning. The last thing to be aware of is the rampant nickel-and-diming onboard. For some, it's an annoyance to be hit up for instant win game and raffle ticket purchases before every show or charged a la carte pricing at onboard restaurants that used to charge a flat cover or to be tempted by so many extra-fee dining venues.

For others, Dawn's reasonable cruise fares -- many people on our trip took advantage of last-minute sales -- means they can afford to come onboard and then only pay for the things they really want. Many passengers mitigate the constant charging by taking advantage of booking offers, like free beverages or dining packages and shore excursion credit.

But, really, cruising freestyle means you shouldn't worry on your vacation. There's no dress code to make packing a hassle. You can try out four restaurants -- plus some extra poolside grills and buffets and continental rooms service breakfast -- without paying an extra cent. You will never be bored. Whether you're a first-time cruiser who lives near the homeport, a repeater enjoying the high life in a suite, a gambler looking to hit the jackpot or earn points toward a free cruise or a 9-to-5er looking for a warm-weather getaway from the daily grind, Norwegian Dawn has a place for you.

The shipboard crowd ranges from toddlers to seniors, with many in the middle range. Norwegian's "Freestyle Cruising" appeals to a mostly unpretentious clientele, and the overall vibe is super-casual and fun-filled. Expect a local crowd; for example, when the ship sails out of Boston, the passengers are predominantly from New England, New York and New Jersey.

Norwegian Dawn is also a popular ship with members of Norwegian's Casinos at Sea Players Club and hosts several invitation-only casino tournament cruises each year. Daytime: The rule of "Freestyle" is a relaxed dress code, so you'll see plenty of T-shirts, shorts and jeans during the day. Evening: Shorts, jeans and sneakers can be worn in all restaurants except Le Bistro for dinner, though many people do dress a little nicer at night. One formal-optional night, called Norwegian's Night Out, is when some passengers do choose to get decked out and take formal portraits.

Smart casual is always requested in Le Bistro; this means jeans or slacks, collared shirts and closed-toe shoes for men, and a dressy outfit for women including jeans, slacks, dresses or skirts. Follows the complete list of Norwegian Dawn lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults. Norwegian Jade was not only the first of the NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line canceled more sailings on 5 of its ships as the company is working on a gradual return to service.

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Dawn is the first NCL ship to carry hull art. The inaugural cruise was on December 7, The liner was christened in NYC. Vessel's godmother is Kim Cattrall US actress. The list of deckplan changes after the ship's drydock refurbishment May 8 to June 3, in Freeport Bahamas includes:. All passenger cabins were refurbished with new carpeting, bedding, furniture, flat TVs, draperies, artwork. The hull was repainted. Each drydock costs around USD million. Your personal data will be processed and information from your device cookies, unique identifiers, and other device data may be stored by, accessed by and shared with third party vendors, or used specifically by this site or app.

Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. Position Deck plans Cabins News Accidents. All Itineraries Current Position. Specifications of Norwegian Dawn. Decks and Cabins Norwegian Dawn staterooms total, in 33 grades include x Suites, x Balcony, x Oceanview and x Inside cabins. Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks In addition to the two main dining rooms, Norwegian Dawn features 10 distinct restaurants to choose from.

Follows the complete list of Norwegian Dawn restaurants and food bars. Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport While Norwegian Dawn provides the usual fare during days at sea, such as bingo, arts and crafts, art auctions, wellness seminars, the real highlights of entertainment are the nightly shows. July 26, June 26, One of the drawbacks to this though is that for groups cruising together with varying tastes in beverage, it can be difficult to find a bar that meets all tastes.

Further forward is Bamboo Bar, where you can sample sakes, and aft is The Cellars wine bar, where where you can sip your favorite vintage or attend extra-fee tastings like wine and chocolate pairings.

If beer is your poison, this will be your late night home aboard Dawn. It serves all the usually varieties of lager, from American, international and hard cider , as well as beer drinks like Shandies or Snake Bites. And if you overdo it and want to pace yourself, it also serves Lavazza coffee and Irish coffee , liqueurs and cocktails. Topsider provides fresh fruit juices and fruit-based cocktails, as well as a variety of beers.

Another bar serving the pool and sundecks is Bimini up on Deck It serves tequila, margaritas and other tequila-based drinks and not much else. There are also quite a few sunloungers around the pool itself, but good luck finding a free one from after breakfast until dusk.

If you plan on swimming bear in mind that you need to bring the pool towel from your cabin, or pay a charge for a new one from the poolside staff. It has three water slides for varying ages and sizes, a hot tub, a pool with water sprayers and child-size deck chairs. The whole area is prehistoric themed with giant dinosaurs and cave-like showers.

Running round the pool area and sun decks is a jogging track on Deck 13, as well as golf driving nets, shuffleboard, a man-sized chessboard and Ping-Pong in the sports area. Because Norwegian Dawn is an older ship with a traditional wraparound promenade on Deck 7, this is also another good spot for walking. Unlike most cruise ships, Norwegian Dawn has her spa aft on Deck 11 instead of overlooking the bow. As mentioned earlier, the spa entrance can be difficult to find.

The Mandara Spa, operated by Steiner, is a wonderful oasis of peace and calm. There are also more specialised treatments like acupuncture, teeth whitening and medispa procedures like Botox and Restylane. The suite has a heated lap pool, Jacuzzi and hydro-therapy pool, as well as heated tile loungers with ocean views, a steam room, sauna, showers and a drink station with tea and fruit-infused water.

For a cheaper experience, the male and female locker rooms each feature a sauna and a steam room. The Pulse Fitness Center on the deck above is roomy with elliptical trainers, stationary bikes and treadmills, plus free weights and resistance machines, as well as two glassed-in areas for classes or stretching.

Group classes like stretching, abs and total body conditioning are free. Kids facilities and programming aboard Norwegian Dawn are varied and high-quality. The Splash Academy is divided into four age groups: Guppies 6 months to 3 years , Turtles 3 — 5 , Seals 6 — 9 and Dolphins 10 — Its facilities are located on Deck 13 aft, across from the arcade. All areas are only accessible via a staff-manned gate at the Splash Academy reception.

Children ages 10 to 12 can be authorised by their parents or guardians to come and go as they please, but all other age groups have to be signed in and out. This is different in the Guppies playroom, because parents must stay and play with their children. Splash Academy is open 9am to noon, 2pm to 5pm and 7 to pm, with extended hours on port days, as well as group lunch and dinner, so adults can go out on shore excursions and leave their kids on the ship.

The Entourage teens program for passengers 13 to 17 is based in the Deck 13 Entourage Teen Club, which is set up like a nightclub with lighted dance floor, foosball, air hockey, video game consoles, a flat-screen for movies and colorful seating. Norwegian offers a teen-only brunch on seadays from 11am, but the Entourage Teen Club is closed until the evening on port days.

But, the defining characteristic of dining aboard Norwegian Dawn, choice and lots of it remains. There are 11 restaurants in addition to a sushi bar and room service. Extra-fee options range from Benihana-style Teppanyaki to steaks, Mexican and classic French bistro cuisine. The variety of dinner options keeps meals fresh and fun on a week-long cruise. The staff will try hard to accommodate special diets, such as vegan or halal, but its much better to pre-order a day in advance menus are posted outside of each restaurant or you can ask to see specialty restaurant menus at Guest Services.

What follows is a run-down of all the restaurants complimentary and specialty aboard Norwegian Dawn. They offer identical menus, but have differing atmospheres. With seats, Venetian is larger and feels light and airy with white walls, high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that stretch across the entire stern of the ship.

The seat Aqua features a contemporary decor with touches of blue, and is also dimly lit, which can make for a more romantic dinner. In both venues, tables are available for two, four and larger groups. Both are open for dinner, but only the Venetian serves breakfast. The menu features fish and chips, fajitas, burgers, bangers and mash, Buffalo wings and spinach-artichoke dip.

Breakfast includes baked goods, eggs and omelets, French toast, oatmeal and corned beef hash.