Norwegian Dawn
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| Name: | Norwegian Dawn |
| Owner: | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Operator: | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Port of registry: | Nassau,22x20px Bahamas |
| Route: | Seven Night cruises out of Miami, Florida |
| Builder: | Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany |
| Cost: | $450 million |
| Yard number: | 649[1] |
| Laid down: | September 1, 2001 |
| Launched: | 05 FEB 2002 [1] |
| Completed: | 03 DEC 2002 [1] |
| Maiden voyage: | December 7, 2002 |
| In service: | 2002 |
| Identification: | IMO number: 9195169[2], Callsign C6FT7 |
| Status: | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Libra Class, cruise ship |
| Tonnage: | 92,250 gross register tons (GRT) |
| Displacement: | 7500 DWT (metric)[1] |
| Length: | 292 m (958.0 ft)[1] |
| Beam: | 32.2 m (105.6 ft)[1] |
| Height: | 195.2 ft (59.50 m) |
| Draught: | 27.9 ft (8.50 m) |
| Draft: | 27 ft (8.23 m) |
| Decks: | 15 decks |
| Installed power: | 4 MAN B&W diesel electric generators (58.8 MW total) |
| Propulsion: | 2 ABB marine cyclo converters (20.0 MW each) |
| Speed: | 25-knot (46 km/h; 29 mph) |
| Capacity: | 2,224 passengers |
| Crew: | 1,126 crew |
Norwegian Dawn is a cruise ship that entered service in 2002 and is currently in operation with Norwegian Cruise Line.
Contents
History
This ship entered service at the end of 2002. She was originally intended to operate with Star Cruises under the name SuperStar Scorpio, but it was decided that she would be delivered to Star's subsidiary, Norwegian Cruise Line as Norwegian Dawn. Norwegian Dawn was officially christened in an elaborate ceremony in Manhattan by actress Kim Catrall.
Norwegian Dawn was the first NCL vessel to utilize hull art. Originally planned as a way to further promote the vessel, the concept was extremely well received and hull art was incorporated to most other NCL vessels, with the exception of those vessels scheduled to transition out of the fleet within the next few years.
Norwegian Dawn, was the filming location for Rosie O'Donnell's R Family Vacations, a cruise designed for gay and lesbian families.
2005 rogue wave incident
On April 16, 2005, after sailing into rough weather off the coast of Georgia, Norwegian Dawn encountered a series of three 70-foot (21.34 m) waves. The third wave damaged several windows on the 9th and 10th decks and several decks were flooded. Damage, however, was not extensive and the ship was quickly repaired.[3] Four passengers were slightly injured in this incident.[2]
2008 passenger overboard incident
On May 11, 2008, a 46-year-old female passenger of the Norwegian Dawn fell over the railing into the Atlantic Ocean about 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Atlantic City during a cruise from New York to Bermuda. Foul weather that night and early morning forced the coast guard to stop in their search for the woman.[4]
Power Outage incident (U.S.) Thanksgiving Weekend 2009
On Friday, November 27, 2009, Norwegian Dawn lost all power while returning to Miami. United States Coast Guard ships and helicopters were dispatched to the scene to assist. During the power outage, the more than 2,000 passengers on the ship had no access to running water, electricity, air conditioning or toilet services in the hot Caribbean environment. The temperatures in the area at the time were around Template:Convert/LoffAonDbSoffT with 67% relative humidity. At least some power was restored and the ship was able to make port in San Juan, PR, not Miami as the itinerary dictated, to allow repairs to be made.[5]
Vessel class
Norwegian Dawn was the second in a line of two ships with this design, constructed at Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Her sister ship is the Norwegian Star, which entered service in November 2001. At the time of their order with Meyer Werft, these two ships were designated as Libra-class (Dawn Class in NCL publicity, as the Libra Class designation was because of its original assignment by Star Cruises until they were assigned to NCL operations). NCL continued using the same class designation for these ships.[6]
Amenities
As with her sister vessel, Norwegian Dawn has a wide variety of restaurants, bars, entertainment and activity areas, and an eight-deck high atrium. One of her more distinctive features are twin Garden Villa staterooms. At 5,750 sq ft (534 m2), they are among largest at sea and come with complete with living room, dining room and three separate bedrooms each with king or queen-size bed, private luxury bath and CD/DVD library. Two bedrooms also feature a full bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower. Each Villa features a private garden with hot tub, outdoor dining area and terrace.[7]
Some of her other amenities include:
- Le Bistro* – French restaurant
- Salsa* – Mexican restaurant and tapas bar
- Cagney's* – Steak house
- Bamboo* – Asian restaurant with the following:
- Teppanyaki* – also known as Hibachi
- Sushi Bar
- Asian Cuisine
- Blue Lagoon – Dinner
- Impressions* – Italian restaurant
- Aqua – Main dining room/restaurant
- Venetian – Main dining room/restaurant
- Bimini Grill – Outdoor grill at poolside
- Gatsby's Champagne Bar
- Java Café
- Bimini Bar
- Topsiders Bar
- Galleria Shops
- The Oasis Pool
- Stardust Theater
- Spinnaker Lounge
- Lap Pool and Jacuzzi
- Hot Tubs (6)
- El Dorado Spa and Fitness Center
- Internet Café
- T-Rex Kid's Center
- Havana Club
- The Port Room
- Wine Cellar
- Dazzles Lounge
The main (free) restaurants are Aqua and Ventia - providing same food with different settings. The other free one is buffet style - Garden Cafe . All others restaurants charge a cover charge. The main advantage of Norwegian dawn is free style cruising i.e you dont have fixed table or fixed eating time. [8] .
Cruises
The Norwegian Dawn sails from New York City to Port Canaveral, Florida; Miami, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; Great Stirrup Cay; and Bermuda. She was repositioned to Miami in October 2007 and now sails 7-day and 9-day Caribbean itineraries. Her Summer 2009 itinerary will be a 7-day Bermuda cruise from New York City featuring 2 or 3 days docked in King's Wharf (Royal Navy Dockyard), and possibly a day anchored in the bay with tender service into the city of Hamilton. In 2010, the Dawn will be sailing on 7 day cruises from New York City to Bermuda and in May 2011, it will be moving to Boston and begin Boston to Bermuda service to replace Norwegian Spirit.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Single Ship Report for "9195169"". Miramar Ship Index. 2009-11-28. http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz/ship/show/378598. Retrieved 2009-11-28.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "NTSB – Brief MAB-05/03". Archived from the original on 2009-03-08. http://www.ntsb.gov/publictn/2005/MAB0503.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
- ↑ Reuters (April 18, 2005). Freak wave pummels cruise ship.
- ↑ Coast Guard searching for overboard Norwegian Dawn passenger - Cruise Log - USATODAY.com
- ↑ "Norwegian Dawn cruise ship breaks down near Puerto Rico". jacksonnjonline. 2009-11-28. http://www.jacksonnjonline.com/2009/11/28/norwegian-dawn-cruise-ship-breaks-down-near-puerto-rico/. Retrieved 2009-11-28.
- ↑ "Building Boom Ushers in New Class System". Cruise Travel. January 1, 2001. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-69057387.html. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- ↑ Meyer Werft Press Room
- ↑ Norwegian(NCL) Dawn Cruise Tips
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