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I was so surprised by my cruise on Norwegian Dawn! Cruise to Zeebrugge, Belgium & Le Havre, France

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👁️ 13K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 45:29
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloNorthern_europe · 11 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I would sail with NCL again now that I feel I've had the full experience? The answer is yes, definitely.

This port-heavy itinerary has exceeded my expectations.

The quality of food on whole was good to very good.

The crew have been mostly excellent.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Search for the best deal on the More at Sea package.
Use GetYourGuide for shuttles instead of cruise line shuttles.
Buy a day pass for the thermal suite on port days.
Pack a towel through hangers to prevent noise on the last night.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Disembarkation processFollow the luggage label system; self-assist from 5:15 a.m. or use the atrium pickup.
Cost of drinksPurchase the More at Sea package for better value on beverages.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWould I sail with NCL again?
QWhat are the costs for a solo passenger on an 11-night cruise?
QHow does the disembarkation process work?
QWhat are the best ways to get from port to town centers?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing2 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconExcursions1½ Sad BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconDining Specialty1½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Le Havre3 Happy Bacon
Southampton2½ Happy Bacon
Zeebrugge3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Shuttle to Bruges (£26 return)
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YouTube Video Description

It’s part 4 of 4 of our epic 11 night cruise onboard Norwegian Dawn from start to finish. In parts 1, 2 & 3 I showed check-in at Southampton U.K., boarding, muster, started to explore all venues and open decks onboard, meals and menus featured and reviewed, including Los Lobos and La Cucina speciality restaurants, more at sea packages explained, dress code discussed, freestyle dining reviewed, speciality dining tested, a day in Edinburgh, Inverness, Portree, Dublin, Belfast/Giant’s Causeway, Amsterdam and so much more! In this episode we will continue to discover everything Dawn has to offer, including dining at Cagney’s steakhouse and a day at the thermal suite, plus our visit to Zeebrugge, Belgium, and Le Havre, France, where I do things a little differently without spending a load of money on shuttles / excursions etc. All this, the disembarkation process and a whole lot more! Part 4 is all yours, keep an eye out for my cabin tour, now available, better still, subscribe and turn on notifications! You’re coming with me for the duration - let’s do this! Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe and turn on notifications for bi-weekly cruise and travel vlogs plus my Monday night lives! Let’s follow each other on Facebook (jamiewrobins), X, Threads and Instagram @travelblogjamie. You can become an exclusive member / Patron at Patreon.com/travelblogjamie, have personalised videos made for you at Cameo.com/travelblogjamie and find my webpage at beacons.ai/travelblogjamie. #travelblogjamie #cruise #norwegiancruise #cabintour #cabin #cruiseship