Enjoyable Caribbean Cruise

Item: Norwegian Dawn
Rating: 4.4
Author: DrDeb8

Norwegian Dawn Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

DrDeb8

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 77

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 29, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Dawn

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10630

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

This was our first time sailing with Norweigian and hands down, we met the nicest people on board. We found the dining experience to be confusing and frustrating - perhaps a "how to" guide for first timers would help. The crew was great, the excursions were all fun and the ship was fine - I learned I like bigger ships with more activities. If you are cruising for the pool and beach, this is the ship for you. Nice memories

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We used wheel chair assist and the man was wonderful and helpful

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The specialty restaurants were amazing and the complementary dining was okay - not great. We were VERY frustrated in our attempts to get reservations - we would wait in line only to be told the rest. is sold out

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Too limited for my taste - We did enjoy the Bliss game shows each night but that was about all. Prices in spa are WAY too high - no "specials"

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The singers were outstanding and the shows were very entertaining but I found the choreography to be exhausting to watch and sometimes ridiculous

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All ship personnel were fabulous and seemed not only friendly but to be enjoying themselves.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Compared to other cruises I have been on, this ship was too small and dated for my taste but it was clean.