Signature highlights
The ship features the Oasis Pool, Bliss Ultra Lounge, Stardust Theater, Dawn Club Casino, Mandara Spa and expansive Garden Villas. Its 2024 refurbishment updated the ship’s passenger spaces and onboard presentation.
Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Dawn is a 2,290-guest Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2002. This page lists 107 upcoming departures across 82 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Travelers wanting many included dining choices
✓ Families with dedicated children’s and teen facilities
✓ Guests who prefer traditional main dining rooms
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Norwegian Dawn at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 73%
A mid-size ship at 92,250 gross tons — #148 of 566 ships we track. 40 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Travelers wanting many included dining choices
- Families with dedicated children’s and teen facilities
- Guests who prefer traditional main dining rooms
- Solo travelers seeking solo stateroom options
- Cruisers who enjoy a compact nightlife and casino mix
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking large modern waterparks
- Guests wanting extensive outdoor specialty dining
- Passengers who prefer only newer ships
- Travelers needing a large number of cabin categories with balconies
- Guests seeking a dedicated observation lounge
Live Position ● 1 hour ago
Heading to: CASABLANCA-MACurrently on: 14 Nights Transatlantic Cruise (14 nights) — Currently at Cadiz Seville, Spain
Lisbon, Portugal
→ Cadiz Seville, Spain
→ Casablanca, Morocco
→ Ponta Delgada, Portugal
→ Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
→ Jacksonville, Florida, Fl
Coming up
- Casablanca arrives 09:00 AM
- Ponta Delgada arrives 07:00 AM
- Great Stirrup Cay arrives 07:00 AM
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Dawn is a mid-sized Norwegian Cruise Line ship with a relaxed, comparatively intimate layout. Its accommodation mix includes inside, oceanview, balcony, club balcony, suite and Garden Villa options, while public spaces combine casual venues, specialty dining, a casino, theater entertainment and Mandara Spa.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- C6FT7
- IMO number
- 9195169
- MMSI
- 311307000
- Draft
- 8.2 m
- Previous names
- SuperStar Scorpio (construction name)
Onboard Experience
For families
Splash Academy provides supervised activities for younger children, while Entourage Teen Club offers a dedicated space for teenagers. The ship also has a T-Rex Kids’ Pool and family suite options.
Pools, spa & wellness
Mandara Spa and Salon offers massages, facials and beauty services, complemented by a fitness center and outdoor pool areas.
Accessibility
The ship was delivered with 24 cabins designed for passengers with disabilities, including accessible outside and inside cabins. Guests should confirm current accessible features and cabin availability directly with NCL before booking.
Environmental features
Norwegian Dawn uses diesel-electric generation with podded propulsion. Meyer Werft records the vessel as built under DNV survey with the ECO CLEAN notation.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 14
Bimini Bar & Grill Vista Garden Villa Horizon Garden Villa Sports Court 3-Bedroom Garden VillaDeck 13
Cagney's Steakhouse Moderno Churrascaria Sugarcane Mojito Bar Hot Tub Splash Academy Youth Center Entourage Teen Club Video Zone Sun Deck Jogging Track Golf Driving Net Sports DeckDeck 12
Garden Café Los Lobos Cantina Topsider Bar & Grill The Oasis Pool Kid's Pool Hot Tubs Fitness Center Kuala Lumpur Meeting Room Singapore Meeting Room Hong Kong Meeting Room Bangkok Meeting Room The Library Sun Deck Stage Deluxe Owner's Suite Family Suite with Balcony Family SuiteDeck 11
Spa & Salon Treatment Rooms Barbershop Salon Gentlemen Ladies Sauna Steam Thermal Suite 2-Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite with Balcony Club Balcony Suite Balcony Family InsideDeck 9
Lounge Owner's Suite with Two Balconies Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony Aft-Facing Balcony Balcony Solo Balcony InsideDeck 8
O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony Aft-Facing Balcony Balcony Solo Balcony Family Oceanview Obstructed Oceanview InsideDeck 7
Bamboo - A Taste of Asia Teppanyaki Sushi Bar Java Café The Cellars Wine Bar Sake Bar Bliss Ultra Lounge Stardust Theater Balcony Tradewinds Tax & Duty Free The Promenade Shore Excursions Grand Atrium Gift Shop Guest Services Photo GalleryDeck 6
Aqua Venetian La Cucina Le Bistro Gatsby's Champagne Bar Cigar Bar Stardust Theater Casino Stage Oceanview with Picture WindowDeck 5
Stardust Theater Stage Oceanview with Picture Window Oceanview Inside Solo InsideDeck 4
Medical Center Oceanview Solo Oceanview Inside Solo InsideView the official Norwegian Dawn deck plans from Norwegian Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Bedroom Garden VillaCategory S1. | Suite | 6694 sq ft | 4455 sq ft | 7 | 14 |
| Deluxe Owner's Suite with Two BalconiesCategory S2. | Suite | 847 - 900 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 4 | 10 |
| Owner's Suite with Two BalconiesCategory S3. | Suite | 721 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 4 | 9 |
| 2-Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite with BalconyCategory S4. | Suite | 587 sq ft | 54 sq ft | 6 | 11 |
Dining, bars & venues
14 included 10 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Aqua
Included
One of the ship's two main dining rooms.
Venetian
Included
Main dining room serving standard included meals.
La Cucina
Extra cost
Italian specialty restaurant.
Le Bistro
Extra cost
French specialty restaurant.
Bamboo - A Taste of Asia
Included
Included Asian restaurant.
Teppanyaki
Extra cost
Reservation-based Japanese hibachi restaurant.
Sushi Bar
Extra cost
Sushi venue associated with Bamboo.
O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
Included
Casual bar and grill with included food service.
Garden Café
Included
Casual buffet restaurant.
Los Lobos Cantina
Extra cost
Mexican specialty restaurant.
Cagney's Steakhouse
Extra cost
Steakhouse specialty restaurant.
Moderno Churrascaria
Extra cost
Brazilian-style steakhouse specialty restaurant.
Bars & lounges
Gatsby's Champagne Bar
Varies
Champagne-focused bar.
Cigar Bar
Varies
Dedicated cigar lounge and bar.
Java Café
Extra cost
Café serving specialty coffee and related beverages.
The Cellars Wine Bar
Varies
Wine bar with tastings and wine service.
Sake Bar
Varies
Sake bar associated with the Asian dining venues.
Topsider Bar & Grill
Varies
Poolside bar and grill.
Bimini Bar & Grill
Varies
Outdoor bar and grill.
Sugarcane Mojito Bar
Varies
Outdoor bar specializing in mojitos.
History & sister ships
- 2002Entered service, built by Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany.
- 2011A dry-dock renovation added Moderno Churrascaria, redesigned the casino, and updated the children's and teen facilities, public areas, restaurants and staterooms.
- 2016A month-long Norwegian Edge dry dock extensively renovated public areas and staterooms, added Los Lobos and Sugarcane, relocated or replaced several venues, and redesigned the pool, spa, casino, theater and Garden Café.
- 2024A scheduled dry dock included technical maintenance and selected cosmetic work such as refreshed finishes, furnishings and cabin improvements.
Where Norwegian Dawn sails, month by month
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| Mediterranean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Caribbean | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $52 | $47 | $46 | $56 | $68 | $59 | $117 | $123 | $178 | $146 | $128 | $164 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $1,399 · $140/night
Ports of CallQuebec City, Canada, La Baie Saguenay River, Canada, Charlottetown Prince Edward I, Canada, Sydney Cape Breton Island Ns, Canada +4 more
Next: Oct 7, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $1,449 · $145/night
Ports of CallQuebec City, Canada, La Baie Saguenay River, Canada, Charlottetown Prince Edward I, Canada, Sydney Cape Breton Island Ns, Canada +5 more
Next: Sep 16, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $1,059 · $106/night
Ports of CallJacksonville, Florida, Fl, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic +3 more
Next: Feb 7, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $979 · $98/night
Ports of CallJacksonville, Florida, Fl, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Samana, Dominican Republic +3 more
Next: Jan 28, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $989 · $99/night
Ports of CallJacksonville, Florida, Fl, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Samana, Dominican Republic +3 more
Next: Jan 18, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $989 · $99/night
Ports of CallJacksonville, Florida, Fl, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic +3 more
Next: Nov 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,959 · $196/night
Ports of CallNext: Aug 2, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $1,919 · $192/night
Ports of CallNext: May 31, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $2,328 · $233/night
Ports of CallNext: Sep 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 82 itineraries and their departure dates
- 10 Nights Canada / New England Cruise 7 Oct 2028
- 10 Nights Canada / New England Cruise 16 Sep 2028
- 10 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 7 Feb 2028
- 10 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 28 Jan 2028
- 10 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 18 Jan 2028
- 10 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 29 Nov 2027
- 10 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 2 Aug 2028
- 10 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 31 May 2028
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 30 Sep 2027
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 13 May 2027
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 22 Jul 2027
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 20 May 2027
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 27 May 2027
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 17 Jun 2027
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 6 May 2027
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 23 Sep 2027
- 10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 29 Apr 2027
- 10 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise 10 Oct 2027
- 10 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise 16 Sep 2027
- 10 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise 19 Aug 2027
- 10 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise 12 Jul 2028
- 10 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise 21 Jun 2028
- 10 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise 10 May 2028
- 11 Nights Canada / New England Cruise 17 Oct 2028
- 11 Nights Canada / New England Cruise 26 Sep 2028
- 11 Nights Canada / New England Cruise 5 Sep 2028
- 11 Nights Europe Cruise 1 Jul 2028
- 11 Nights Europe Cruise 20 May 2028
- 11 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 10 Jun 2028
- 11 Nights N/A Cruise 22 Jul 2028
- 11 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise 5 Sep 2027
- 11 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise 8 Aug 2027
- 11-Day Mediterranean from Rome to Barcelona: Italy, France & Spain 12 Aug 2028
- 12 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 2 Jan 2028
- 13 Nights Europe Cruise 7 Oct 2027
- 13 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 17 Apr 2028
- 13 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 23 Aug 2028
- 14 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 5 Nov 2027
- 14 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 17 Apr 2028
- 15 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 4 Apr 2027
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 24 Dec 2026
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 7 Jan 2027
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 10 Dec 2026
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 14 Jan 2028
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 16 Mar 2028
- 4-Day Bahamas Round-Trip Jacksonville: Great Stirrup Cay & Grand Bahama Island 11 Jan 2027, 15 Jan 2027, 12 Feb 2027, 12 Mar 2027, 17 Feb 2028, 2 Mar 2028, 30 Mar 2028, 13 Apr 2028
- 4-Day Bahamas Round-Trip Jacksonville: Great Stirrup Cay & Grand Bahama Island 26 Mar 2027
- 4-Day Bahamas Round-Trip Jacksonville: Great Stirrup Cay & Grand Bahama Island 26 Feb 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 21 Mar 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 7 Mar 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 21 Feb 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 19 Dec 2026
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 14 Dec 2026
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 5 Dec 2026
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 30 Nov 2026
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 25 Nov 2026
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 18 Dec 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 2 Jan 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 20 Nov 2026
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 15 Nov 2026
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 11 Mar 2028
- 5-Day Bahamas Round-Trip Jacksonville 16 Mar 2027, 19 Nov 2027, 23 Dec 2027, 28 Dec 2027, 21 Feb 2028, 20 Mar 2028, 3 Apr 2028
- 5-Day Bahamas Round-Trip Jacksonville 24 Jan 2027, 29 Jan 2027, 7 Feb 2027, 24 Nov 2027
- 5-Day Bahamas Round-trip Jacksonville: Great Stirrup Cay & Grand Bahama Island 6 Mar 2028
- 5-Day Bahamas Round-Trip Jacksonville: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau 28 Dec 2026, 16 Feb 2027
- 7 jours Méditerranée de Barcelone à Lisbonne : Espagne et Portugal 20 Jun 2027, 4 Jul 2027, 18 Jul 2027, 1 Aug 2027, 29 Aug 2027
- 7 jours Méditerranée de Lisbon à Barcelone : Espagne et Portugal 13 Jun 2027, 27 Jun 2027, 11 Jul 2027
- 7 Nights Southern Europe Cruise 3 Oct 2027
- 7 Nights Southern Europe Cruise 25 Jul 2027
- 7 Nights Southern Europe Cruise 16 May 2027
- 7 Nights Southern Europe Cruise 30 May 2027
- 7 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise 26 Sep 2027
- 7 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise 6 Jun 2027
- 7 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise 23 May 2027
- 7 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise 9 May 2027
- 9 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 9 Dec 2027
- 9 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise 1 May 2028
- Bahamas, aller-retour au départ de Jacksonville, 4 jours : Île de Nassau et Grand Bahama 3 Feb 2027
- Bahamas, aller-retour au départ de Jacksonville, 5 jours : Great Stirrup Cay et Key West 19 Jan 2027, 2 Mar 2027, 30 Mar 2027
- Bahamas, aller-retour au départ de Jacksonville, 5 jours : Great Stirrup Cay et l’île de Grand Bahama 25 Mar 2028
- Bahamas, aller-retour au départ de Jacksonville, 5 jours : Great Stirrup Cay et Nassau 8 Apr 2028
- Bahamas, aller-retour au départ de Jacksonville, 5 jours : Great Stirrup Cay et Nassau 26 Feb 2028
All Upcoming Departures
Norwegian Dawn FAQ
What flag does Norwegian Dawn sail under?
Norwegian Dawn is registered in Bahamas.
How many passengers does Norwegian Dawn hold?
Norwegian Dawn carries about 2,290 guests with roughly 1,032 crew.
How old is Norwegian Dawn?
Norwegian Dawn entered service in 2002 and was last refurbished in 2024.
How big is Norwegian Dawn?
At 92,250 gross tons and 294 m long, Norwegian Dawn is a mid-size ship — larger than 73% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Does Norwegian Dawn have a formal dress code?
Norwegian Cruise Line uses a relaxed Freestyle approach rather than requiring formalwear. Some restaurants may restrict swimwear, tank tops or bare feet, and guests are expected to wear shoes and shirts in dining venues.
Which dining venues are included in the fare?
Aqua, Venetian, Bamboo - A Taste of Asia, O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill and Garden Café are listed as included dining venues. La Cucina, Le Bistro, Teppanyaki, Los Lobos Cantina, Cagney's Steakhouse and Moderno Churrascaria are specialty venues with additional charges.
Are gratuities included on Norwegian Dawn?
Standard cruise fares do not include service charges and gratuities. Norwegian Cruise Line applies service charges to onboard accounts under its standard policies, while packages or prepaid arrangements may cover some charges.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Internet access and Wi-Fi are not generally included in the standard cruise fare. Complimentary minutes or internet packages may be provided through a booking offer or loyalty benefit.
What accessibility features are available?
Norwegian Dawn's deck plans identify wheelchair-accessible and hearing-impaired staterooms. Travelers needing specific accommodations should contact Norwegian Cruise Line's Access Desk before sailing.
What children's programs are available?
Splash Academy serves children ages 3 to 12, and Entourage serves teens ages 13 to 17. The programs are complimentary, with some separately charged services such as late-night care or replacement identification items.