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Norwegian Dawn

Norwegian Dawn

activeBuilt 2001
Norwegian Cruise LineDawnActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
3.6CC
1257/2k Berlitz
Norwegian Cruise Line
GRT
92 250
Guests
2340
Crew
1032
Crew:Guest
1:2.3
Length
294m
Space Ratio
39.4
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History
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Norwegian Dawn is a cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line that was originally intended to be delivered to Star Cruises under the name SuperStar Scorpio but was instead sent to Norwegian Cruise Line as Norwegian Dawn. The ship was christened by actress Kim Cattrall and notably became the first NCL vessel to carry hull art, a concept that proved successful and was subsequently adopted across most other NCL ships. Throughout its service, Norwegian Dawn has experienced several significant incidents including encounters with rogue waves, a complete power loss affecting over 2,000 passengers, and a grounding near Bermuda caused by a steering malfunction.

Vessel Timeline
29 Jun 1998
Keel Laid
Meyer Werft
1 Jun 2002
Launched
Meyer Werft
31 Dec 2001
Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Cruise Line
At a Glance
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Godmother
Kim Cattrall
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Christened
Manhattan, December 16, 2002
Maiden Voyage
December 7, 2002
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Built By
Meyer Werft
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Build Country
Germany
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Class Society
DNV
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Identity
IMO Number9195169
MMSI311307000
Call SignC6FT7
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardMeyer Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Keel LaidJune 29, 1998
Float OutJune 1, 2002
DeliveredDecember 31, 2001
Yard Number649
ClassificationDNV
GodmotherKim Cattrall
ChristeningDecember 16, 2002
Christening PortManhattan
Maiden VoyageDecember 7, 2002
Est. price (CIN)$450M
Price per berth$192 308
Price per GT$4878
In 2026 dollars$828M
Per berth (2026$)$353 846
Per GT (2026$)$8976
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Dimensions
294m
Length
38m
Beam
8.6m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)92 250
Net Tonnage (NT)61 406
Deadweight (DWT)7500
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Capacity
2340
Guests
1032
Crew
1170
Cabins
Guests (max)2808
Space Ratio39.4
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.3
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Propulsion
25kts
Max Speed
58 800kW
Power
Engine TypeMAN B&W 14V48/60
Propulsion TypeAzipod
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Onboard
14
Decks
Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
3.6/ 5.0
3163 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1257/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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