Dawn Bermuda Cruise Sept 8 - Sept 15 review

Hello !

We were on the Norwegian Dawn for the 7 days Bermuda cruise from Boston on Sept 8 to Sept 15. I hope this review will help some people who, like me, read this forum before making their final decision.

Day 1 - Embarkation Day

We were a day in advance in Boston. We booked a park and cruise package from a nearby hotel and they offered a shuttle from the hotel to the cruise terminal. Very convenient ! We arrived at around 10 AM, did the usual security check and checked in at the NCL counter. We booked an Aft facing penthouse so we were lucky enough to wait in the special lounge where they have big comfy chairs, snacks, coffee, tea, juice, etc.

Embarkation started at around 11:30. Just in time for lunch ! We headed to our stateroom, dropped our carry ons and went to Moderno for lunch. Suite guests can have lunch in the Moderno restaurant. When there is too much people in the Moderno, they send people over to Cagney's. So this was our first lunch from the Cagney's lunch menu.

I had the flat bread and the salmon:

My girlfriend had the charcuterie platter and the nicoise salad:

After this amazing lunch, it was time to enjoy a drink on our balcony while waiting for the ship to set sail. For those who are wondering about the size of the aft balconies, deck 10 has much bigger balconies than deck 9 or 8. We had two lounge chairs along with two other chairs and a table. And had still room to walk around all this furniture.

We had pre ordered a shrimp cocktail from the NCL website prior to our cruise. If you pre order these items in advance, you will save a great deal of money ! The plan was to have it delivered to our room in time for the sail away. Clint was right on time and we were able to enjoy delicious shrimps with the bottle of sparkling wine provided with the room.

Our first dinner reservation was Cagney's. We both had the crab cake but were too excited and forgot to take pictures. You can take my word for it, the crab cake is worth trying !

Our entrees in pictures, the lamb chop and the rib eye (both were absolutely amazing):

Following! Can't wait for October!

Day 2

Saturday morning. This is the breakfast buffet at Moderno:

I have to say, the breakfast perk is a great way to start the day !

This is our first breakfast, pancakes and eggs benedict:

Another nice perk is having snacks delivered to your room in the afternoon. Like you didn't eat enough already !

Day 2 ends at the Los Lobos mexican restaurant. A lot of people recommended the tableside guacamole so we had to try it for ourselves.

The tableside guacamole experience:

Nicely paired with warm chips and a drink !

Our appetizers:

Shrimp ceviche and quesadilla

Following, we are on the same trip I. 5 weeks. Can't wait!

And now the entrees. It was really good ! Combination of flavors were outstanding !

Slow braised pork (with a side of corn on the cob) and the red snapper:

And just when you thought this was over... desserts !

Side note about the Los Lobos restaurant. The prices are really cheap. If you have the UDP, you might want to save your package for another restaurant.

You have to save some room for the homemade ice cream. Really.

Vanilla, Mexican chocolate and avocado. With a side of chocolate cake !

Day 3

We docked in Bermuda on Sunday morning instead of Sunday afternoon. The storm was looming over us and I guess the captain wanted to arrive early in case we had to leave sooner.

As always, beautiful weather in Bermuda !

The Dawn's smile

Afternoon snacks with a couple of dark and stormy:

Ending day 3 at Le Bistro.

My dinner: warm goat cheese salad with pancetta, pan seared scallops, tarte tatin.

My girlfriend's dinner:

Mussels, coq au vin, profiteroles.

Day 4

The Anthem of the seas was docking right next to us. We took advantage of our aft facing cabin to witness the arrival of this massive cruise ship.

We ordered breakfast in our room and watched the Anthem dock in front of us.

We spent day 4 in St-George's. A brief description of the free NCL ferry: comfortable ride ! 45 minutes from Dockyard to St-George's. Plenty of time to take photos of beautiful Bermuda !

We also had dinner delivered to our room that night. 4 course meal from La Cucina.

Cold appetizers, beef carpaccio and ceasar salad:

Warm appetizer, asparagus risotto:

Entree, rack of lamb with rosemary potatoes and a side of grilled vegetables:

Dessert, Tiramisu:

And what about the view !

Day 5

Last day in Bermuda. Better start this right with a nice breakfast...

Eggs and (extra) bacon:

Seafood eggs benedict:

While in Bermuda, you have to try the frozen dark and stormy from Bone Fish grill in the dockyard.

And why not pair it with wahoo fish bites... lightly breaded, these are delicious !

Another warm and sunny day in Bermuda.

The Anthem of the seas leaving minutes before us.