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Ship - Norwegian Dawn

Deck - 8

Stateroom # - 8087

Stateroom Category – Midship Inside

Quiet Stateroom? – NO

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No

Balcony View - N/A

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - N/A

Any specific problems with this cabin? - This cabin was right next to a "Hotel Store" storage area. The noise was unbelievable the first two nights. I was woken up every few hours by metal carts slamming around and crew members loudly talking. I never heard anything from the cabin next to us: just the hotel store area.

Any other comments: I have never once complained to Guest Services for any reason, but this did me in. After the first night, they assured me they would address the issue with the crew. I don't begrudge the crew for doing their jobs and I certainly hope no one was reprimanded for it, but I think they were unaware that they could be heard by my cabin. The second night, it was more sporadic (not every 2 hours,) but my husband and I were woken up several times and I immediately called Guest Services each time (no small feat in the dark with no windows.) By the third night, the issue had been sufficiently addressed. Regardless, I wouldn't recommend staying in a cabin next to a storage area. I will definitely be more cautious when selecting a room in the future.

I imagine you'll be able to find Coke products in port. It's just the sea days you'll be losing out on. And you're actually probably caffeine dependent. Though I don't drink much pop AND I infinitely prefer Coke over Pepsi, I would drink whatever to ward off the caffeine headache.

I've also never liked the MDR desserts. My favorite is a slice of pound cake off the buffet drizzled with hot caramel sauce!

Room service used to have a decent cheesecake, too.

I have nothing of substance to add, just a question:

I purchased a spa pass for my upcoming Dawn cruise in October. What does one wear in there? Bathing suit? What if I just want to read on a lounger?

Slightly off topic, but related:

If I am past the final payment window (60ish days) and a better category drops below the price I paid, will they upgrade me if I call?

Just wondering. I don't expect that they would, but I figured it would be worth the phone call if they might.

I sort of don't get what the big deal is. Just bring some refillable bottles.

I try and buy "local" hot sauce wherever I go. I've never had a problem bringing it back on the ship or through customs.

(P.s, my favorite hot sauce has been from St. Maarten. It came in a definitely local made/packed bottle, but it was fantastic!)

There are photos up on the NCL site (not extensive, but enough to show that nothing's really changed in terms of overall amenities except the new lounges and the facades to the hot tubs are now wood instead of... whatever they were. It looks different, but everything's where it was in the main room.

 

Have a cruise booked in August and the prepay price for a week's spa pass is $119 and it says you save $20 when you prepay.

Thanks for the price information! (It's not available for me to book for my October cruise yet.) At $119 I think it's worth it... $179 would be a stretch for me as a first timer!

Also interested in information. I will be leaving from Boston in the fall and was thinking about buying the week pass for the chilly fall nights.

I was originally under the impression that it would be $119 for the week.... but then I read $199. Anyone know the current price?

Here you are - latest one (end of May, 2016) from the Breakaway's "Shanghai Noodles"

 

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Portion sizes are small, especially the noodles soup - order 2 items, maybe a 3rd. one ... unless you are snacking.

Would this be similar to Dawn's Bamboo?

I booked the DAWN October 21-28 in a SJ, (booked June 2015) the prices has gone up $400pp. And most of the suites are sold out for that week!! :eek: I don't think the Dawn prices will be going down this Boston to Bermuda season, they are losing a month due to the refurbish and the cabins seem to be selling!!

I am on the exact cruise. I booked beginning of last month and the prices are $300pp higher for same category.

I wish the Dawn Bermuda prices would go down. I've kept an eagle eye out for dropped prices, but they've actually gone UP significantly in the past month or so.

so i guess this comes down to OBC 600 bucks. i truly dont know what id spend it on. really dont want all the pics lol

You can use it on spa services; massages, acupuncture, facials, etc. That's what I would do!

I think someone had mentioned that once this current promo ends, it will be the same Free at Sea EXCEPT inside rooms will be excluded. Not sure if that is true, though!

Yes!!! but $744 seems high for an inside?? :confused: unless it's a longer cruise.

I just booked an inside for $700pp PLUS taxes! I've had my eye on this (7 day) OFF SEASON bermuda cruise for a while, but I'm not happy with the price and may cancel...

Have you previously booked a similar singular-stop itinerary departing from a smaller port? Supply and demand plays a big part in pricing.

 

I can get an itinerary departing a busy Florida port at half the price of the same from a limited northeast port (all things being relatively equal).

 

You can hold out for better prices but you run the risk of poor cabin selection, sold out or, in some cases, rising prices. Only you can decide your threshold as the elusive "steal of a deal" is becoming increasingly rare.

Thank you for the advice.. I think I'll call today. I was also waiting to see what the March promos would bring, but it seems the "Last day today! Free at Sea! Promos" are sticking around well into March..

I want to book an October 2016 Boston yo Bermuda sailing. I've been watching the prices and they seem to have remained the same, though in my opinion high. $599 pp for interiors... I've booked balconies for that price.

Do you think I should hold out for a better deal or book now? Any advice??

Which travel agent is this? That's really good.

 

 

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