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

9 Night Canada & New England (Quebec To New York)
Sail date: September 11, 2019
Ship: Norwegian Dawn
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 9738
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 1 year ago
Review summary
We love cruising even though we haven't done many. Small ships are for us, unless we are with family and kids. However, it is extremely disappointing to see how cheap the cruise lines are becoming. When a drink package that includes water is nearly $100 more a day, you aren't allowed to bring your own water aboard... even while at ports!! NO BEVERAGES ALLOWED FROM OUTSIDE, OPENED OR UNOPENED!! By the third day I was dehydrated and drinking water whenever I could find it. I refused to pay $6 for a $2 bottle of water. They are getting cheap on the dining experiences too. No more Lobster night in the main dining room. If you want lobster, there was one specialty restaurant where you could get it, the steakhouse. The same with Escargot, only at the French place. These were the fun things people don't necessarily order at home. I applaud them for reducing portion sizes, since the waste was unbelievable before. But nickle and diming beyond the cost of the cruise is something a lot of travelers can not afford. Word has it cruise lines are pondering 'resort fees' now. If that happens, I'm out.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Le Bistro
Very nice! We were treated like royalty and the food was spectacular!
Teppanyaki
First night on the ship, and the chef we had was fantastic! Funny, great performance, and the food was very good.
Topsiders Bar and Grill
Good service.
O’Sheehan’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
Our hangout bar! Loved the bartenders! Breakfast was good and the dinner was ok.
La Cucina Italian Restaurant
Both service and food were great.
Cagney's Steakhouse
Food was great but service was horrendous that night.
Aqua Main Dining Room
Service was great, food pretty good.
Onboard Activities
Photo Gallery
We did not get an Embarkation photo... no photographers present! :(
Spa Thermal Suite
Saunas were in separate locker rooms. No aromatherapy steam showers. Thalassotherapy pool was too hot and very dangerous to get in and out of.
Colombian Emeralds International
Got a piece of jewelry :)
Entertainment
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
In the cabin corridors, the fish on the carpet swim toward the front of the ship. It helps if you are directionally challenged.
Ports of call
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Disembarkation
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