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Norwegian Cruise Line 11 Night Cruise onboard Dawn - Scotland & Ireland

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👁️ 14K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 50:07
What This Creator Said
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Northern_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'm really sorry about my preconception there. That's why I'm here. Smash those preconceptions.

Wow, Invenesse is much prettier than I thought it was going to be.

I am super impressed with that one.

I love the Los Loos bar. I love the drinks, the crew.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take a tender as soon as they begin operations to avoid lines.
Use the Bow Cam television channel if staying in an inside cabin.
Check all of time for excursions and tours leaving dock side.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Taking a tender ashoreTake a tender as soon as they begin operations to avoid lines.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best ways to explore ports like Invenesse and Dublin?
QHow does the more at sea package work for drinks?
QWhat is the dining experience like at specialty restaurants on Norwegian Dawn?

Topics Covered

Excursions2½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconDining Specialty3½ Happy BaconDining Main3 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3½ Happy BaconCabin Interior2½ Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Dun Laoghaire3 Happy Bacon
Inverness3 Happy Bacon
Top: Shuttle from Invergordon to Inverness ($89)
Portree3½ Happy Bacon
Top: NCL Tours ($129 for a 1-hour walking tour)
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description

It’s part 2 of our epic 11 night cruise onboard Norwegian Dawn from start to finish. In part 1 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 speciality restaurant, more at sea packages explained, dress code discussed, freestyle dining reviewed, speciality dining tested, a day in Edinburgh and so much more! In this episode we will continue to discover everything Dawn has to offer, I test out Bamboo speciality dining, plus how to make the most of visits to Inverness, Portree, and Dublin and without spending a load of money on shuttles / excursions. All this and a whole lot more! Part 2 is all yours, keep an eye out for part 3 (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