Norwegian Dawn

The two main dining rooms, Aqua and Venetian, have ever-changing menus and no set dining times so you can dine whenever and with whomever you like. There’s also the Garden Café which serves dishes from around the world for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The other included dining options are O’Sheehan’s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill, Bamboo, where you can tuck into dishes like Cantonese scallops and pork & shrimp Singapore noodles and the Bimini Grill, a Key West-style beach bar serving burgers and hot dogs.

For a small cover charge, guests can also dine in one of the speciality restaurants. These include Cagney’s Steakhouse, Moderno Churrascaria which serves Brazilian cuisine, Los Lobos Mexican restaurant, a sushi bar, La Cucina Italian restaurant, Le Bistrot French restaurant and Teppanyaki Japanese restaurant.

What would a great cruise holiday be without a fantastic place to set down your bags and call home? If affordability is the priority, book your stay in a stylish inside stateroom with room for up to four travellers and the option to combine your twin beds into one almighty queen-size bed. For a room with a view, opt for a modestly-sized stateroom with a picture window – or relax before a wide-open ocean vista in a balcony room with space for three. If you’re looking for luxury spend your time aboard in the sprawling enormity of an elegant owner’s suite, or choose the gargantuan three-bedroom Garden Villa. Here you’ll find a piano, a huge bathroom with wall-to-wall ocean views... and a private conservatory garden, complete with sun loungers and hot tub.

The beautiful Oasis pool makes the perfect place to relax in the sun, surrounded by sun loungers and with an ice cream bar and a regular bar close by. There’s also a Lap Pool which is the longest indoor pool on a cruise ship and well as six hot tubs located throughout the ship.

Sporty travellers can get a good workout at the fitness centre, the jogging track or the basketball/volleyball court. Alternatively, head to the ship’s beautiful blue Dawn Club casino, to try your luck at roulette or the card tables. The ship’s Video Zone is filled with arcade games and simulators, and there’s also an internet café to catch up with friends at home.

Those looking for a pampering can treat themselves to some time spent in the ship’s spa Later, maybe head down to the ship’s Wine Cellar to try some outstanding bottles, with the option to buy the ones you like best. For good company, a comfortable chair and a good read, head to the ship’s library before you take a seat in the Havana Club – a haven for those who appreciate a good cigar.

There’s plenty for all the family to enjoy during their stay aboard the Norwegian Dawn. The ship’s dedicated Youth and Teen Centres give young people a place to relax around people their own age, complete with games consoles, dance floor, huge flatscreen TV and a cinema. Younger kids can have the time of their lives around the T-Rex pool, where they’ll find water slides and a paddling pool. A nearby hot tub makes the perfect place for parents to watch from, safe in the knowledge that the kids will definitely sleep tonight.

Once night falls, take your seat in the cavernous Stardust Theatre, with room for more than a thousand people all ready to enjoy some of the best stage shows on the ocean. When it comes to live entertainment, the Norwegian Dawn will spoil you for choice. Pick from a range of musicals, live comedy or party venues – all sure to give you some stories to tell once you head back home. There is also a great selection of bars and lounges where you can relax with a drink such as the Sugarcane Mojito Bar, Gatsby’s Champagne Bar and Bliss Ultra Lounge where you can party through the night.