jeansaussie1 Posted May 4, 2019 #1 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) I'm an experienced cruiser but this is my first NCL. I leave on Dawn in 8 days and am taking a crash course on new cruise line. My questions are: 1. Does Dawn have a library? Not fussy over quantity just hoping to pick up a few random fictions books. 2. Are there any apps I need to down load beforehand to see the daily activity sheet on my phone. Thank you! Edited May 4, 2019 by jeansaussie1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJim Posted May 4, 2019 #2 Share Posted May 4, 2019 40 minutes ago, jeansaussie1 said: I'm an experienced cruiser but this is my first NCL. I leave on Dawn in 8 days and am taking a crash course on new cruise line. My questions are: 1. Does Dawn have a library? Not fussy over quantity just hoping to pick up a few random fictions books. All NCL ships have libraries, I believe. The Dawn's library is located on deck #12, forward of the pool. Haven't been on the Dawn in quite a few years, so we are looking forward to sailing her again in September from Quebec City to NYC. We usually sail the Gem. Their library also has a back section of donated books. I always tuck a few fiction books in my suitcase to leave behind for others to enjoy. 2. Are there any apps I need to down load beforehand to see the daily activity sheet on my phone. NCL unveiled a new phone app, Cruise Norwegian, fleet-wide this year. Haven't tried it, but here's a link to an NCL site about it: https://www.ncl.com/travel-blog/cruise-norwegian-mobile-app-available-fleetwide Patricia Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted May 4, 2019 #3 Share Posted May 4, 2019 People are still reading tree-based books instead of e-readers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookie848 Posted May 4, 2019 #4 Share Posted May 4, 2019 The Dawn's library is quite large -- you should be able to find something there. Like PatJim mentioned, it is Deck 12 forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted May 4, 2019 #5 Share Posted May 4, 2019 The DAWN library is where you check out board games and if you missed the Trivia Crossword Sudoku puzzles this is the place to find them. The DAWN library is a real quiet well appointed facility - as noted forward of the pool deck (12) and aft of the 4 meeting rooms forward bank of elevators and suites accessible from both starboard and port passageways. There is an attendant for a few hours in the morning and afternoons - look for schedule or ask when the attendant will be there. Books are in locked cases but maybe open in midday - there is a return book slot starboard side of the library. Caution exiting port side to the pool deck this a smoking zone. Now I am not going to tell you more or read your books for you - LOL ! The sister ship the STAR has a similar setup ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_DeA Posted May 9, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/3/2019 at 9:45 PM, FLAHAM said: People are still reading tree-based books instead of e-readers? Many people actually. Why the pompous comment? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted May 9, 2019 #7 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Mike_DeA said: Many people actually. Why the pompous comment? Because tree-based books are a 15th-century technology. E-readers can store 1,000 books or more; can easily be held and advanced in one hand; are backlighted for reading in poor (or no) light; have built-in dictionaries to explain unfamiliar words; have adjustable print sizing to compensate for declining vision; some, like mine, are waterproof for reading in or near the tub, pool or spa; and can add additional books through an internet connection. They are just vastly superior to tree-based books for most reading purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_DeA Posted May 9, 2019 #8 Share Posted May 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, FLAHAM said: Because tree-based books are a 15th-century technology. E-readers can store 1,000 books or more; can easily be held and advanced in one hand; are backlighted for reading in poor (or no) light; have built-in dictionaries to explain unfamiliar words; have adjustable print sizing to compensate for declining vision; some, like mine, are waterproof for reading in or near the tub, pool or spa; and can add additional books through an internet connection. They are just vastly superior to tree-based books for most reading purposes. Says you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtiger Posted May 10, 2019 #9 Share Posted May 10, 2019 23 hours ago, FLAHAM said: Because tree-based books are a 15th-century technology. E-readers can store 1,000 books or more; can easily be held and advanced in one hand; are backlighted for reading in poor (or no) light; have built-in dictionaries to explain unfamiliar words; have adjustable print sizing to compensate for declining vision; some, like mine, are waterproof for reading in or near the tub, pool or spa; and can add additional books through an internet connection. They are just vastly superior to tree-based books for most reading purposes. Geez, maybe some people like books! Each to their own. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted May 10, 2019 #10 Share Posted May 10, 2019 2 hours ago, dtiger said: Geez, maybe some people like books! Each to their own. Geez, I suppose some people like lamps that burn whale oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynyrd Posted May 11, 2019 #11 Share Posted May 11, 2019 I have a Nook which I enjoy and I have about 200 books on it, however, for me nothing will ever compare to a real book. I love the smell of books, you just don't get that with an E-reader. There's also something satisfying about turning pages. The Nook is good for going on vacations because now I don't need to pack 8-10 books to read while I'm away, but I still will buy a paperback or hard cover book before thinking about purchasing it for the E-reader. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted May 11, 2019 #12 Share Posted May 11, 2019 38 minutes ago, skynyrd said: I have a Nook which I enjoy and I have about 200 books on it, however, for me nothing will ever compare to a real book. I love the smell of books, you just don't get that with an E-reader. There's also something satisfying about turning pages. The Nook is good for going on vacations because now I don't need to pack 8-10 books to read while I'm away, but I still will buy a paperback or hard cover book before thinking about purchasing it for the E-reader. Smart move you have a back up in case of power battery failure - ah er what about the lighting to read that back up book ? LOL ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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