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Norwegian Cruise Line: 11 Nights Cruising the British Isles, Netherlands & Belgium on NCL Dawn

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🧍 Best for SoloNorthern_europe · Summer · 11 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm about to check in for an 11 night cruise on board Norwegian Dawn in she dinky.

I know nothing about Norwegian Dawn. Nada. I've done no research and you might think that's awful, but I am going to be experiencing everything for the very first time along with you lot.

I think those tacos were up there with some of the best I've ever had anywhere on this planet.

It's your cruise. It's your vacation. It's your holiday. Do what you want. As long as you're not upsetting anyone else, of course. Go with the flow. Chillax the hell out and enjoy yourself.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the more at sea package for specialty dining in the most expensive venues.
βœ“Book castle tickets in advance to avoid sell-outs.
βœ“Take the tram from New Haven to Edinburgh for a cheaper alternative to NCL shuttles.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Inside cabin size and comfort β€” It's compact but fine for one person, with good storage and air conditioning.
Pool water temperature β€” The pool is saltwater with warm water jets and was comfortable.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on Norwegian Dawn for an 11-night British Isles cruise?
QHow does the more at sea package work?
QWhat are the independent excursion options in Edinburgh?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Sad BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2Β½ Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconCabin Interior2 Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Edinburgh4 Happy Bacon
Top: Blooming Shuttle from New Haven to Edinburgh ($129)
New Haven3 Happy Bacon
Southampton2Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Excited to share with you my FULL experience cruising Norwegian Dawn for 11 nights, from start to finish; check-in at Southampton U.K., boarding, muster, all venues explored onboard, all open decks explored, meals and menus featured and reviewed, more at sea packages explained, dress code discussed, freestyle dining reviewed, speciality dining tested, thermal suite experienced, entertainment and live music sampled around the ship, all ports of call featured (Edinburgh, Inverness, Portree, Dublin, Belfast, Amsterdam, Zeebrugge, Le Havre) including how to save a bucket load of money on shuttles / excursions plus the disembarkation process back in Southampton. All this and a whole lot more! Part 1 is all yours, keep an eye out for part 2 (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. #ncl #travelblogjamie #cruise #cruiseship #norwegiancruiseline #ncldawn