Fair at best

Item: Norwegian Dawn
Rating: 3.7
Author: rakmom

Norwegian Dawn Cruise Review to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

rakmom

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 19

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

Verified Review

10 Night Greek Isles: Santorini Athens & Croatia (Trieste To Istanbul)

Sail date: November 14, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Dawn

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 11536

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

I don't know that I would vacation again this late in the season, the waters were rough and certain tours were canceled then we got sick as many guess were sick. When we arrived home we were testing positive for COVID.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

I was not made clear just how far Venice was from Trieste, the embarkation port.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The specialty restaurants were the highlight of the cruise.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

It was too cold to swim and I did not use the fitness center.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

There was very little schedule performances. I one act had to been scheduled had to reschedule due to rough waters could compromise the performers.

Children's Programs

No children attended our cruise

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Our room steward was a little rockstar. Some minor waitress attitude I believe because my time didn't change automatically and I came down for breakfast at the end of her shift.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Most everything else appeared clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

My steward was a little rock star. The room size was sufficient.

Ports of call

TRIESTE (VENICE), ITALY

3 out of 5

Venice was nice, but far from the actual shipping port where we were to embark

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Rijeka, Croatia

4 out of 5

Split, Croatia

4 out of 5

Santorini, Greece

4 out of 5

Though it was a cold and very windy day.

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Mykonos, Greece

4 out of 5

Istanbul, Turkey

4 out of 5

Very interesting place to visit.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Quick and easy.

5 Comments

Annetteandmark 11 months ago

We were on this cruise and thought it was fantastic! The weather was amazing for this time in the season, and apart from the cancellation of Katakolon port, we didn’t find it rocky at all. Sorry to hear you got sick; we are fine and our cabin was just down from yours. I hope you saw Elements - that show was world class!

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Gwbigdog 11 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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cruising2004 11 months ago

Sorry this wasn’t the best experience. Thanks for sharing.

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javawoody 11 months ago

Hope you’re recovered from your illness

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karlgrgurich 11 months ago

Hope you’re feeling better. Definitely still a lot of covid out there. Hopefully your next cruise will be better

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