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Norwegian Dawn Cruise Ship Review 2018

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πŸ‘οΈ 63K viewsπŸ“… 8 years ago⏱️ 8:05

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of the Norwegian Dawn, noting that while the ship was built in 2002 and underwent a refresh in 2016, some regular cabins show signs of wear and tear despite being well maintained. As a smaller vessel, the ship may experience more movement than larger ships, particularly in the bow or aft. The creator highlights that the ship offers frequent entertainment to compensate for the lack of an outdoor pool screen, including live bands and game shows. While the theater stage is smaller than those on larger ships, the performers are described as fun and entertaining. Dining options include freestyle dining across four restaurants, with specific recommendations for the Bistro, Teppanyaki, and Cagney's Steakhouse. The reviewer also notes a wide variety of bars, such as Cellars and Los Lobos, and praises the quality of the bartending service. Potential drawbacks mentioned include the older ship design, which can make navigation between decks frustrating, and the absence of an outdoor movie screen. However, the ship offers unique features like a children's area at the back of the pool and a partially covered walking area on deck seven.

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How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Dawn
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Dawn
Barely Crispy

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the ship does show it's age but is very well maintained and has some of the friendliest crew at sea

the entertainment on board is not epic but it's a lot of fun

the food is good and some of the specialty dining

the bartenders are some of the best at sea

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“read your map where you're going and head in the right direction because a lot of even though it's a small ship you can get turned around quite easily
βœ“if you're looking for a wide variety of different bars and things to try out my recommendations would be the cellars wine bar is a good one to start with

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the good and bad things about the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship?
QIs the Norwegian Dawn well maintained despite its age?
QWhat entertainment options are available on the Norwegian Dawn?
QWhat dining options are available on the Norwegian Dawn?
QWhat bars are recommended on the Norwegian Dawn?

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