Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian

Norwegian Dawn

66
SCORE
Pools & Relaxation 73Entertainment 68Dining 68Activities & Thrills 66Space & Comfort 55Value / Cost 38
Line
Norwegian
Built
2002
Guests
2,340
Tonnage
92,250 tons
Length
294.1 m
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What We Like
No standout strengths yet.
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Norwegian
Ship Name
Dawn
Maiden voyage
7 December 2002

Physical

Year Built
2002
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2016
Builder
Meyer Werft
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
92,250 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
294.1 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
38.1 m
Ship Within a Ship
No
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
14
Passenger Decks
12
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
25 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,032
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.314
Total Cabins
1,170
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
22
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
2,340487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
39.4232128

Amenities

Restaurants
13 dining venues (4 complimentary, 5 specialty/paid, plus casual venues including O'Sheehan's, Topsiders, Los Lobos, and Bimini Bar & Grill)
Restaurants - Paid
5
Restaurants - Included
4
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
2
- Pools - General Access
1
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
2
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
6
- Hot Tubs - General Access
5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
6
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
6
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
10
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
No
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Yes
Special Amenities
Cigar Bar
Cigar Bar
Included

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
20%
Soda Price
$3.00
Domestic Beer Price
$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)
$109.00
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
12
Restaurants Price: Included
4
Restaurants Price: Premium
8
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
9
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
3
Restaurants Type: Buffet
0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6FT7
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9195169
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
311307000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau,  Bahamas
65.9
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Pools & Relaxation 73
Entertainment 68
Dining 68
Activities & Thrills 66
Space & Comfort 55
Value / Cost 38