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Norwegian Dawn Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 154

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Norwegian Dawn

10 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 08, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Dawn

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9178

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Physically this is a nice ship...mid size, nice floor plan, etc. However it is very dated and showing its' age. The good news is that on May 19, 2016 immediately after our cruise was over it went into dry dock for a multi-million dollar makeover. I'm sure when it resumes cruising that the décor, furnishings, floors and cabins will have a much improved feeling.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The menu and the quality of the food preparation was very good in the main dining rooms. The buffet at lunch concentrate too much on hot, spicy type foods. Le Bistro and La Cucina specialty restaurants were excellent.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Production shows were excellent. Jugglers, magicians, etc. just average.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5
Not applicable

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Cabin steward was excellent. Food service was neither exceptional nor bad.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Dated and worn décor. However, ship is being revamped in May and should improve this.

Ship tip

Pay attention to either cruising on the newer ships or ships that have recently been refurbished.

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5
You cannot go wrong in this city.

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5
Lots of options for shore excursions.

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras Did not visit port

Unless you crave beach activities, there is very little else to do. Very few shops where ship docks.

Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala Did not visit port

Went to the Mayan ruins of Quirigua. Very interesting. This port is very limited in shore excursions and there is little to do within walking distance of the dock area.

Harvest Caye, Belize

5 out of 5
River tubing is the best excursion. Otherwise it is the beach or nothing.

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5
Very nice village at the end of the dock. Also, for a $3 per person taxi you can go to nearby seaside are of Majahual. Very laidback and pleasant.

Cozumel, Mexico Did not visit port

So much variety of things to do. A neat place.

Traveler Photos

Playa del Carmen, Mexico Beach at Majahual Belize Dock Area Quirigua, Guatemala Jackson Square, New Orleans
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Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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