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All about the Norwegian Dawn
The Norwegian Dawn was built in 2002. It was renovated in 2016. It's considered a small size ship. Coming in at 965 ft long and 125 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.7 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 12-story building.
Norwegian Dawn Overview
- Ship and Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
Norwegian Dawn Size and Passengers
The Dawn can hold 2,340 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Dawn has a space ratio of 35. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship has less space per person than average.
| Norwegian Dawn | |
|---|---|
| Class | Dawn |
| Gross Tonnage | 82,250 |
| Length | 965 |
| Beam/Width | 125 |
| Passenger Decks | 12 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 2,340 |
| Crew | 1,032 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.3 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 35 |
Norwegian Dawn Space Ratio
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The Dawn is one of two Dawn-class ships currently sailing with Norwegian. The Dawn is very similar to its sister-ships; Star, although each ship may have some differences.
Norwegian Dawn Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Norwegian Dawn. You have 12 different dining options to choose from. Of those options, 4 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 8 options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la cart menu pricing. Only 33% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.
| Restaurant | Restaurant Type | Cost | Type of Food |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Cafe | Quick serve | A la cart | Coffee |
| Bamboo | Sit down | Included | Asian |
| Bimini Grill | Quick serve | Included | American |
| Cagney's Steakhouse | Sit down | A la cart | Steakhouse |
| La Cucina Italian | Sit down | A la cart | Italian |
| Le Bistro French | Sit down | A la cart | French |
| Los Lobos | Sit down | A la cart | Mexican |
| Main Dining Room | Sit down | Included | Dinner |
| Moderno Churrascaria | Sit down | Flat fee | Brazilian |
| O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill | Sit down | Included | Irish Pub |
| Sushi Bar | Quick serve | A la cart | Sushi |
| Teppanyaki | Sit down | Flat fee | Asian |
Norwegian Dawn Bars and Drinks
Norwegian Dawn has 9 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail.
| Bar | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Bimini Bar & Grill | Deck 14 | |
| Bliss Ultra Lounge | Deck 7 | |
| Cellars Wine Bar | Deck 7 | See Menu |
| Gatsby's Champagne Bar | Deck 6 | |
| Java Cafe | Deck 7 | |
| Juice Bar | Deck 12 | |
| Sake Bar | Deck 7 | |
| Sugarcane Mojito Bar | Deck 13 | See Menu |
| Topside Bar | Deck 12 |
Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.
Norwegian also serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.
Pools and Hot Tubs on Norwegian Dawn
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.
The Norwegian Dawn has a total of 2 pools and 5 hot tubs. 1 of the pools is exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access it or you need to book a certain class of cabin.
| Norwegian Dawn | |
|---|---|
| Total Pools | 2 |
| - Pools - General Access | 1 |
| - Pools - Adults Only | |
| - Pools - Exclusive | 1 |
| Total Hot Tubs | 5 |
| - Hot Tubs - General Access | 5 |
| - Hot Tubs - Adults Only | |
| - Hot Tubs - Exclusive |
Norwegian Dawn Features and Activities
There are quite a few things to do on the Dawn. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.
| Norwegian Dawn | |
|---|---|
| Arcade | A la cart |
| Basketball | Included |
| Casino | A la cart |
| Cigar Bar | Included |
| Fitness Center | Included |
| Jogging Track | Included |
| Shows - musical review | Included |
| Spa | A la cart |
| Splash park | Included |
| Thermal Suites | Flat fee |
Cruise Costs
Norwegian is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.
Norwegian Dawn Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Norwegian ship.
| Norwegian | |
|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $20.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 20% |
| Soda Price | $3.50 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $6.00 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | $109 Learn more |
| Internet Plan | $12.50 to $25 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | |
Norwegian Cruise Line offers a Free at Sea fare. Through this program, guests receive free open bar, a discount on excursions, some free internet, and some meals at their specialty restaurants. If you book using this promotion, you'll be responsible for the gratuities on the dining and drink package. If you won't be using these options, booking a "sail away" rate that doesn't include the Free at Sea benefits is considerably cheaper. Also, most of these benefits are the base packages; you can spend more to upgrade to better alcoholic drinks or faster/more wifi.
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