The Norwegian Dawn sets sail on November 1, 2026, on a 14-night transatlantic voyage from Lisbon to Jacksonville, Florida. This cruise can currently be booked at €542 per person in an inside cabin, at €564 in an oceanview cabin, or at €734 in a balcony cabin (prices based on double occupancy). Solo travelers can book starting at €774. Full board is included.
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Included Services
With Norwegian Cruise Line, the following services are included in the base cruise fare:
- Full board with all meals in the main dining room and buffet restaurants
- Coffee and tea with main meals
- Onboard entertainment program and live music
For an additional charge, you can add NCL’s Free at Sea package. The surcharge varies depending on the length of the cruise, ranging from €99 to €669 per person. Free at Sea includes a premium beverage package, one or more specialty dining dinners, a 150-minute Wi-Fi package, and a $50 USD shore excursion credit per cabin. Read more in our guide: Everything you need to know about NCL’s Free at Sea.
Route
The cruise departs on November 1, 2026, from Lisbon, sailing first toward Cádiz, Spain. From the cruise terminal, many historic sights can be reached on foot, including Cádiz Cathedral, the Plaza de San Juan de Dios, the Central Market, and La Caleta Beach. A tourist information desk is available directly at the cruise pier with city maps and transport details.
On November 3, the ship docks in Casablanca, Morocco. During a 10-hour stay, passengers can visit the landmark Hassan II Mosque along the oceanfront, stroll through the nearby Medina, and explore the Art Deco boulevards in the city center.
Two sea days follow before reaching Ponta Delgada on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. In town, you can explore the historic center, waterfront promenade, and the iconic 18th-century city gates (Portas da Cidade). Excursions into the interior visit volcanic crater lakes like Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, or the geothermal hot springs in Furnas.
From November 7 through 12, the ship crosses the Atlantic with six consecutive sea days before calling at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. Great Stirrup Cay is Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island, offering white sandy beaches, watersports, and leisure amenities.
After a final sea day on November 14, the cruise concludes on November 15 in Jacksonville, Florida.
| Day | Date | Destination | Arrival | Departure |
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| 1 | Lisbon, Portugal | 16:00 | ||
| 2 | Cádiz, Spain | 11:00 | 21:00 | |
| 3 | Casablanca, Morocco | 09:00 | 19:00 | |
| 4 | At sea  |
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| 5 | At sea |
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| 6 | Ponta Delgada – Sao Miguel, Portugal | 07:00 | 16:00 | |
| 7 | At sea |
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| 8 | At sea |
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| 9 | At sea |
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| 10 | At sea |
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| 11 | At sea |
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| 12 | At sea |
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| 13 | Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas | 07:00 | 17:00 | |
| 14 | At sea |
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| 15 | Jacksonville, United States | 07:00 |
Most Europeans need an electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) to enter the USA for up to 90 days. This costs US$40 (~€35) and you should apply for it a couple of days before your trip, at the latest.
There are some cases where you cannot apply for an ESTA, e.g. if you’ve been to Cuba since 2021 or to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, or North Korea since March 2011. In those cases, you’ll need to get a visa from a US embassy or consulate, which can take multiple weeks.
The Ship
The Norwegian Dawn, launched in 2002 and refurbished several times since, is a mid-sized ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet, carrying around 2,300 passengers. Compared to the line’s newer mega-ships, it feels more manageable in scale, with a layout that’s straightforward to navigate and a style that mixes early-2000s design with updated touches from later refits.
One of the ship’s defining features is its “Freestyle Cruising” approach, with a wide variety of dining venues rather than fixed meal times. The Dawn has more than ten restaurants, ranging from main dining rooms and buffets to speciality options like a steakhouse, teppanyaki, and Italian. Bars and lounges vary from casual poolside spots to quieter spaces for cocktails or live music.
Entertainment includes a theatre for production shows, a casino, and lounges with live performances. Outdoors, there are pools, hot tubs, a sports court, and deck space for sunbathing. A spa and fitness centre adds wellness options, while the kids’ and teens’ clubs provide dedicated areas for younger travellers.
Cabins come in a broad range, from compact inside staterooms to suites with private balconies and access to the exclusive Haven area. Overall, the Norwegian Dawn offers a balance between variety and scale: it has many of the amenities of larger ships, but without feeling overwhelming, making it a good fit for travellers who want choice and flexibility on board.