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18 Days on an Old Cruise Ship to AFRICA (NCL- Norwegian Dawn)

Charles On Travels
Charles On Travels
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👁️ 7K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 42:28
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Norwegian Dawn
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review✨Casual Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 18 nightsFrom DohaOccasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This is going to be our longest cruise by far, and it's our first ever with Norwegian, and we've not exactly heard the best things online.

The buffet on that first day wasn't too crowded. It was actually quite nice. The food was a bit focused more on junk food, but that was exactly what we were in the mood for at that moment.

I definitely don't think I'll be rushing to book a cruise with Norwegian again after this trip. But that said, I definitely don't regret booking and I'm very glad I came on this one.

The fact that it changed so much is really disappointing. The places we did go were still absolutely brilliant.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Keep an eye on pricing as your cruise comes close; you may be able to upgrade to a different cabin at a lower rate.
✓Book your own Uber rides for port excursions instead of using the cruise line's overpriced tours.
✓Use the main dining room for meals instead of the buffet to avoid crowds and get better service.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin size for a long cruise — The cabin was small but storage was well-utilized; it was manageable with good packing.
Itinerary changes — Changes can be disappointing, but the destinations visited were still brilliant and enjoyable.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a cruise to Africa on an old Norwegian ship a good idea?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on the Norwegian Dawn?
QHow do itinerary changes affect the cruise experience?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing2½ Sad BaconItinerary Route2 Sad BaconDining Specialty1½ Happy BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconShip Condition1 Sad BaconCabin Balcony½ Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Antsanana2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Nature walk
Doha1 Happy Bacon
La Digue4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

We spent 18 days at sea on the old cruise ship the Norwegian Dawn on a cruise through the Middle East and Africa. What could go wrong? Join us for this epic cruise on Norwegian Dawn as we review the ship, Norwegian Cruise Line as whole, and consider whether or not a cruise to Africa is a good idea. This cruise had plenty of problems; multiple cancelled ports, a tropical cyclone, and strange passenger behaviour. But there was also plenty to enjoy including excellent port stops in the Middle East and the Seychelles, the included drinks through the More At Sea package, and some great days at sea. Follow my travels on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlesontravels?igsh=MWtzZzF0bzYxZmI2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr -Chapters- 00:00 Boarding/Embarkation 03:12 Balcony Cabin Tour 05:34 Exploring the Norwegian Dawn (ship tour) 11:05 First Evening and Sail Away 12:07 Day Two (Abu Dhabi) 16:44 4 Days at Sea and Specialty Dining 18:04 Seychelles 20:24 Itinerary Changes and Early Impressions 23:45 Strange People 25:32 Kenya and a Presidential Visit 26:55 Madagascar and Sushi 30:24 More Itinerary Changes and Review 40:07 Final Day and Disembarkation