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Item: Norwegian Dawn
Rating: 3.2
Author: kimberlyvee

Norwegian Dawn Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

kimberlyvee

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 14

Overall rating:

3.2 out of 5

Verified Review

10 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 28, 2018

Ship: Norwegian Dawn

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 4526

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

The weather was beautiful. So glad I brought extra winter sweaters to wear on the ship. The air conditioning is so ridiculously cold in several places.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Why even offer a time to embark? It doesn't mean jack!! A 2 1/2 hour trip I would not wish on anyone. And disembarking if possible was even worse and they really don't care.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The main dining room was nice. Service for the most part was good. Some servers are top notch and some, well not so much. Compared to other cruises we have to say the buffet is more like a cafeteria line but maybe it is the age and size of the ship. Desserts were lacking on the buffet.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

We used only the hot tub. They need music around the decks!

Entertainment

4 out of 5

We went to a few shows.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Staff were always friendly and pleasant. Happy to go out of their way to help.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

this was the first time we sailed out of Tampa. The lines in and out were exceedingly long. I don't know why but there were many people complaining. My 12check in finally got us on after 3ish and time enough for the fire drill after not eating for over 12 hours and low blood pressure with dizziness. Bring snacks and patience

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

3 out of 5

We visited before. No excursion

Thumbs Up 2

George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5

Been here. Like this place a lot.

Thumbs Up 2

Harvest Caye, Belize

4 out of 5

Up charge, up charge, up charge . So pretty here though.

Thumbs Up 1

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

1 out of 5

In one word, disgraceful. Thankfully our flight was delayed. Disappointed that many people get off the ship and so few officials to check them through.