Live Review NCL Dawn British Isles One Way to Amsterdam 6/3/2022-6/12/2022. Lots of Pictures!

[KeithJenner]

I had already decided that we would use the Dart rather than the Hop on Hop off, so glad to see that choice was vindicated. Last time I was in Dublin we were staying outside the city and used the Dart, it worked really well.

 

We’ve not been to the Guinness Storehouse for ages, and were considering going back this year. I think you’ve just made my mind up. How long did you spend there?

[insidecabin]

35 minutes ago, KeithJenner said:

I had already decided that we would use the Dart rather than the Hop on Hop off, so glad to see that choice was vindicated. Last time I was in Dublin we were staying outside the city and used the Dart, it worked really well.

 

We’ve not been to the Guinness Storehouse for ages, and were considering going back this year. I think you’ve just made my mind up. How long did you spend there?

Depends how long ago, the original hop store was the hop store.

The new one is purpose built lacks the original smell engrained in the structure.

 

If last tender is late a few options in Dun L for a last min beverage.

 

The spoons has Beamish(€3.30) worth trying if you like a Guinness for a comparison.

 

Dublin spoons is €3.80 for the same.

[Hogladyrider]

@BennyBrun...your pictures are amazing and what wonderful memories you are creating!

[BennyBrun]

13 hours ago, KeithJenner said:

I had already decided that we would use the Dart rather than the Hop on Hop off, so glad to see that choice was vindicated. Last time I was in Dublin we were staying outside the city and used the Dart, it worked really well.

 

We’ve not been to the Guinness Storehouse for ages, and were considering going back this year. I think you’ve just made my mind up. How long did you spend there?

I only did it the Hop on Hop Off because of the $50.00 excursion credit.  If it’s a party of 1 by all means you should do it since it’s free but next time I might pass the free and go with the dart instead.

 

I spent about 2 hours inside the Guinness and 1 hour at Jameson and then it was time to go back.  Well worth the time!

[BennyBrun]

11 hours ago, Hogladyrider said:

@BennyBrun...your pictures are amazing and what wonderful memories you are creating!

Thank you so much for tagging along lol!  So far it has been an amazing cruise!

[BennyBrun]

Day 5

 

The most under utilize space on the ship!

[BennyBrun]

Day 5

 

Bad karaoke night 😆 … the activities on the ship is okay but nothing fantastic.  The staff lack the enthusiasm to host the activities.

[KeithJenner]

3 minutes ago, BennyBrun said:

Day 5

 

The most under utilize space on the ship!

I like the look of Cellars on the Dawn and were planning on going there quite a bit. Not sure if it being that empty if a good or bad thing. If you get chance could you see if they are serving champagne there. You would think so with it being a wine bar, but you never know.

[BennyBrun]

Day 5

 

MDR 

[BennyBrun]

1 minute ago, KeithJenner said:

I like the look of Cellars on the Dawn and were planning on going there quite a bit. Not sure if it being that empty if a good or bad thing. If you get chance could you see if they are serving champagne there. You would think so with it being a wine bar, but you never know.

They do serve champagne but you need the premium package or pay extra.  Empty most of the day.

[BennyBrun]

Day 5

 

Free Style Daily…. I will not be purchasing another cruise next … after I exhaust my current stash it will most likely be the end of NCL cruising for me.

[BennyBrun]

Day 6

 

Belfast 

 

Rainy start… I am doing the Hop on Hop Off due to the excursion credit.  I might go to the Titanic Museum on my own (£22.50) certainly cheaper than doing an excursion from the ship.  You can use the hop on hop off service to get to the Titanic Museum.

[BennyBrun]

Day 6

 

Belfast

 

A shuttle will take you to City Hall which is the start of the tour.  NCL insisted that the tour company start picking up passengers at 8AM even though they don’t operate until 10AM but they did start the hop on hop off service around 9 AM for the cruise ship.  People were not happy that they got here at 8:30 AM and had to wait around.

[KeithJenner]

46 minutes ago, BennyBrun said:

They do serve champagne but you need the premium package or pay extra.  Empty most of the day.

You need Premium Plus for Champagne. The free at sea offer is the premium package.

 

Yeah, the upgrade is worth it for us. I was just checking that we would be able to get champagne there. Sometimes you make assumptions, even logical ones, and then find that you were wrong. 🙂

Edited June 8, 2022 by KeithJenner

[BennyBrun]

11 minutes ago, KeithJenner said:

You need Premium Plus for Champagne. The free at sea offer is the premium package.

 

Yeah, the upgrade is worth it for us. I was just checking that we would be able to get champagne there. Sometimes you make assumptions, even logical ones, and then find that you were wrong. 🙂

That’s what I meant … you need to upgrade to the PLUS.  This trip is so port intensive I actually turned down the package.  I do my drinking at the pub 😆 as a sightseeing stop 😂 

[BennyBrun]

Day 6 Belfast 

 

Hop On Hop Off 

 

Titanic Museum  

[BennyBrun]

Day 6 Belfast 

 

Hop On Hop Off 

 

If you are interested you can use the hop on hop off to visit the Titanic Museum 

[BennyBrun]

Day 6 Belfast 

 

Hop On Hop Off 
 

I am staying on for the entire loop.

[BennyBrun]

Day 6 Belfast 

 

Hop On Hop Off … on my way to see the murals … 

[BennyBrun]

Day 6 Belfast 

 

Hop On Hop Off … it’s an interesting tour for sure .  The mural is amazing!

[BennyBrun]

Day 6 Belfast 

 

Hop On Hop Off … the mural just keeps on going … you can get off and take a closer look if you would like but I opted to stay on

[BennyBrun]

Day 6 Belfast 

 

Hop On Hop Off 

[BennyBrun]

Day 6 Belfast 

 

Hop On Hop Off Mural 

[BennyBrun]

Day 6 Belfast 

 

Hop On Hop Off Mural Video 

 

It is an amazing sight to see

[BennyBrun]

Day 6 Belfast 

 

Hop On Hop Off … International Mural