Norwegian Dawn

What it's like

• A big ship: steadier than most smaller ships, though you may feel some movement in rough water.
• About average room per guest for a cruise ship.
• Refreshed recently (2024), so it has many of the line's newest features.
• A kids' club for families, plus adults-only space for a quieter escape.

Highlights: Classic relaxed ocean liners with extensive wrap-around promenade decks, multiple specialty dining options, and classic lively piano/cabaret lounges.

At a glance

Size

92,250 gross tons (Large)

Guests (two per cabin)

2,340

Space per guest

39.4 gross tons per guest (the middle half of ships: 37–42)

Built

2002

Last major refurbishment

2024

Cabins

1,170 (410 interior, 224 ocean view, 362 balcony, 174 suites)

Included restaurants

3

Specialty restaurants (extra charge)

6

Bars and lounges

12

Casino

Yes

Kids' club

Yes

Adults-only area

Yes

Spa

Yes

Where it sails

• From Jacksonville · Bahamas · Caribbean (route varies) · Nov–Apr · 5–7 nights
• From Leith (Edinburgh) · Northern Europe, British Isles & Fjords · May–Sep · 10 nights
• From Stockholm · Northern Europe, British Isles & Fjords · May–Sep · 7–11 nights

Routes and seasons, not live availability. We look up real sailings and prices for you.

Where to book your cabin

• For the least motion, choose a cabin low and in the middle of the ship (midship), near the central elevators.
• For quiet, avoid cabins directly under the pool deck, buffet, theater or nightclub, and right beside the elevators or service areas.
• Cabins at the very front feel the most pitching in rough seas; cabins at the very back can feel some vibration from the engines.
• Some balcony cabins have partly blocked views (lifeboats, for example); the deck plan marks them, so check before you book.

For the exact layout, see the official deck plan for Norwegian Dawn on Norwegian Cruise Line's website ↗.

Sister ships

Built to the same design (Dawn Class), so they feel very similar on board:

Norwegian Star