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Norwegian Dawn Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
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Norwegian Dawn

7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 15, 2015

Ship: Norwegian Dawn

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 5600

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

This cruise was fun because we met really nice people, but I guess I'm a cruise snob of sorts. I expect GREAT service, food, entertainment and activities.  That is not what the Dawn offers.  Food was actually pretty bad, room steward and wait staff also was not up to par.  Cruise director was good, enjoyed him.  But I'm used to cruising on Princess which is much, much better.  We did have a good time, but I would not cruise on NCL again.  Also, I get that they make a lot of money with on board purchases, but this ship really jacks up the prices.  Just not for me as far as quality and service.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

Good layout and nice shower/bathroom area. Nothing to brag about in décor, kind of old looking, but a comfortable cabin.

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

Belize City, Belize

3 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5
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3 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

budhakitty    9 years ago

Funny you say that, I just took a Princess cruise and will likely not take Princess again. It was not a good fit for us. The Princess trip was not nearly as lively and laid back as we would have liked. But that is why there are numerous cruiselines, to match all personalities.

Rollo89    9 years ago

who was the CD? dingo dave? Also, princess vs ncl is like apples and oranges...dont know if u can really compare.

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