Awesome first cruise experience

Item: Norwegian Dawn
Rating: 4.9
Author: whystherumgone

Norwegian Dawn Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York

whystherumgone

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

7 Night Canada & New England (Boston To Quebec City)

Sail date: September 14, 2018

Ship: Norwegian Dawn

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11178

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

I couldn't have asked for better first cruise. The accommodations were great, food awesome and it allowed us to just focus on family time.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The food was phenomenal. There was something for everyone in my party.

Garden Cafe

5 out of 5

Sensory overload!! It had everything you could want.

Topsiders Bar and Grill

5 out of 5

Always on time. Bar tenders were always helpful and friendly.

Bamboo Asian Restaurant

5 out of 5

Authentic

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Hot Tubs

5 out of 5

In the fall, the temperature could have been warmer in the hot tubs.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Very friendly and personable. Ramon, Jose and El were fabulous

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

I could believe the amount of storage space. It fit 4 of us comfortably.

Ship tip

The pool starts at 5' 5", not so nice for non swimmers who want to stand in pool to cool off.

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Ports of call

Boston, Massachusetts Did not visit port

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Bar Harbor, Maine

5 out of 5

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

5 out of 5

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Sydney, Nova Scotia

3 out of 5

Not an exciting port. The only interest we had was due that being my eldest daughter's name.

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

5 out of 5

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La Baie, Quebec

5 out of 5

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Quebec City, Quebec Did not visit port

We disembarked and caught a bus to Montreal right away.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

7 Comments

Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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ColoradoKen 6 years ago

No doubt Sfry! I think their expectations are set too high. I agree with panamascooter. Was on the Escape in March and while the big ships look good on paper, there's just too many things and people on board to fully enjoy them. Looking forward the Dawn in February!

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FryMama 6 years ago

My first cruise was on the Dawn. It was awesome. I often wonder how people find thing to complain about when on a cruise.....

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dee2018 6 years ago

So great to hear:)

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dwright323 6 years ago

What type of room was it for four people?

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panamascooter 6 years ago

I like the smaller ships better. I went on the escape in Jan and didn't even see everything on board

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williamjohns524 6 years ago

Because all the cruisers drank it.

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