Dawn Library and Apps

[jeansaussie1]

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

[PatJim]

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!

 

 

 

 

[FLAHAM]

People are still reading tree-based books instead of e-readers?

[brookie848]

The Dawn's library is quite large -- you should be able to find something there. Like PatJim mentioned, it is Deck 12 forward.

[don't-use-real-name]

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 !

[Mike_DeA]

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?

[FLAHAM]

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. 

[Mike_DeA]

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

[dtiger]

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.

[FLAHAM]

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.

[skynyrd]

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.  

[don't-use-real-name]

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 !