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Disappointing and enjoyable at the same time on different levels

Norwegian Dawn Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
Norwegian Dawn

15 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit (New York To Tampa)

Sail date: November 09, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Dawn

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

We enjoyed this cruise but noticed many cutbacks including buffet items previously available, ie smoked salmon, no moisturiser in bathroom as previously, no safe in cabin.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Main - good. Specialty - very good. Buffet - disappointing evening choices.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Pool was most enjoyable being salt water, access to pool was very good. Other activities not applicable

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Very good range of entertainment.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
No complaints at all.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Constant clearing of tables, mopping floors from excess water (from pool area) was great.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
All good except NO SAFE!

Ship tip

Be prepared to hear music being played very loudly in all areas of entertainment!

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Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5
Great location, no excursion as joined the ship there after 3 days booked separately
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Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5
No excursion as had been before and enjoyed just walking around the area.
Thumbs Up

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5
Another very good stop, no excursion
Thumbs Up

Santa Marta, Colombia

1 out of 5
Absolutely awful, been before and seemed even more neglected.
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Cartagena, Colombia

4 out of 5
Been before but still like it despite the bothersome traders. No excursion
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Panama Canal (Cruise Into Canal)

4 out of 5
Been before so enjoyed the history of this canal, no excursion
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Colon, Panama Did not visit port

Was unable to get off ship at this port
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Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

5 out of 5
Loved this port, no excursion
Thumbs Up

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

1 out of 5
Did not like this port but an excursion might have been a better idea here.
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Harvest Caye, Belize

5 out of 5
Enjoyed the facilities, which were many, on this island. No excursion
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Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5
Good port facilities for shopping, eating and drinking if that’s your thing. No excursion
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Tampa, Florida Did not visit port

An absolutely diabolical disembarkation at this port. No excursion
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Disembarkation

1 out of 5
Abysmal due to disorganised luggage removal, US immigration computer system being unavailable causing excessive delays.
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2 Comments

cruisereckoning    5 years ago

Really surprised about the safe.
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papapot41    5 years ago

Seems strange for safe to be removed. Maybe it was was just yours and to be replaced or was all cabins the same.
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Other reviews of this sailing

The cruise and staff as usual where wonderful.There was a large group of people traveling.They where rude ,obnoxious and dangerous at the buffet.
Overall a Great vacation experience .
Cannot believe this is NCL