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Norwegian Dawn Cruise | Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland & Amsterdam, Netherlands

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👁️ 11K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 45:29
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

This is something else, folks. What a special thing to do. It's absolutely stunning.

I have been to Belfast multiple times over the years and yet I've never ventured north to Giants's Causeway. What was I thinking? It's so beautiful.

I'm ridiculously full up. Who eats three starters remaining three desserts?

This is a fabulous itinerary. I've been to quirky and funky. I've seen otherworldly sites. I have been so welcomed and I've learned a lot.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use public transport instead of NCL shuttle in Amsterdam to save money.
Ask for fresh milk at breakfast venues for a better experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to explore Amsterdam independently and cheaply from the cruise port?
QWhat is the experience like visiting Giant's Causeway from Belfast on a cruise?
QWhat dining options are available on Norwegian Dawn and are they worth the cost?

Topics Covered

Excursions2½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad BaconCabin Interior3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3 Happy BaconEntertainment Casino1 Sad BaconService Crew4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam4 Happy Bacon
Belfast4 Happy Bacon
Top: Giant's Causeway ($219 minus $50 from More at Sea package)
IJmuiden3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

It’s part 3 of our epic 11 night cruise onboard Norwegian Dawn from start to finish. In parts 1 & 2 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 and Dublin and so much more! In this episode we will continue to discover everything Dawn has to offer, plus our visit to Belfast, where I head to the incredible Giant’s Causeway, and how to navigate the journey from IJmuiden, Netherlands, to Amsterdam, without spending a load of money on shuttles / excursions. All this and a whole lot more! Part 3 is all yours, keep an eye out for part 4, 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