Wiesbaden,
June 2016 –
Norwegian Cruise Line’s
Norwegian Dawn sailed into her seasonal homeport of Boston
this morning as an essentially new vessel, following a month-long dry
dock where she received enhancements to every part of the onboard
experience. From two brand new restaurants and three
new bars and lounges, updated design and décor in all public spaces, to
a refurbishment of all staterooms including a complete makeover of the
ship’s signature Garden Villas, some of the largest suites at sea.
Norwegian Dawn’s extensive renovation is a part
of The Norwegian Edge™ program, a $400 million investment that sets a
new standard of excellence for the Norwegian brand, encompassing the
entire guest experience.
“As
with each of the ship refurbishments in the Norwegian Edge program,
this was not your average dry dock,” said Christian Böll, Managing
Director EMEA Norwegian Cruise Line. “Norwegian Dawn was brought down
to the steel in many spaces and rebuilt to evoke the look and feel of
the newest Norwegian ships, allowing guests sailing on her to enjoy all
of the freedom and flexibility that only Norwegian
offers, along with a more premium experience from bow to stern.”
Norwegian
Dawn’s guests will have several new restaurants, bars and lounges to
enjoy after the ship’s refurbishment. A new concept
for the Norwegian fleet, Los Lobos Cantina is an upscale Mexican restaurant that offers a modern take on traditional favorites. Los Lobos Cantina will open on July 1.
O’Sheehan’s Bar & Grill is making its debut on Norwegian Dawn
today, and features signature sports bar décor while offering favourite
pub fare and beers on tap. Wine lovers now have a chance to sip and
savor their favorite vintages at
The Cellars, a Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar as the former
Pearly King Pub has been completely transformed into a modern, upscale
wine bar offering tastings and engaging educational events.
Sugarcane Mojito Bar will serve up more than 15 varieties of
mojitos in a modern lounge area on Deck 13 adjacent to the new location
for Moderno Churrascaria. Finally, Spinnaker Lounge was transformed into
the
Bliss Lounge, offering a larger space for guests to relax and
enjoy a cocktail, with refinished bar fronts, new contemporary accents,
furniture and carpeting.
The
dining experience onboard Norwegian Dawn will be further enhanced with
extensive renovations to all of the existing complimentary
dining venues.
Every
stateroom on the ship was enhanced during this renovation, receiving
new carpets, bedding, drapery, artwork and furniture. The
dry dock also allowed for a complete makeover of the ship’s two Garden Villas,
now featuring a more clean and modern look with brand new flooring and
furniture inside and out, new ceilings, lighting, bedding, décor and
flat screen TVs.
As
with the recent enhancements to several other Norwegian ships,
Norwegian Dawn’s public spaces, elevators and restrooms were refreshed
from top to bottom to receive an updated look with new contemporary
design, as well as new lighting, flooring, wall coverings and wall
sconces to give the full ship that “new ship” look and feel.
The ship’s
pool deck was completely refurbished to create a brighter and
livelier atmosphere for sun-seekers with new decking and new awnings to
give the open deck a sleek, yacht-like feel. Additionally, the main pool
deck received new exterior showers, upgraded
pool loungers, and a fresh look to all exterior corridors. The Bimini
Bar overlooking the main pool deck was completely refurbished and now
features a completely new design and look. Kids and kids at heart
sailing aboard Norwegian Dawn can now enjoy an upgraded
Entourage teen space and video arcade with built-in entertainment areas, new carpeting and wall finishes and new modern furniture.
Entertainment venues such as the Dawn Casino and Stardust Theater were also touched by this extensive renovation. The
Dawn Club Casino now incites an air of excitement with more
colorful signage, new artwork, wall finishes, carpets, bar tops and a
more luxurious and exclusive VIP area. Guests sailing aboard Norwegian
Dawn will now be able to enjoy headlining shows
Band on the Run, Showdown and Elements in a refreshed Stardust Theater with reupholstered and re-cushioned seating, as well as new carpets and drapery throughout the expansive theater.
Guests looking to unwind after enjoying all that the new Norwegian Dawn has to offer can do so in the completely redesigned
Mandara Spa and Pulse Fitness Center, offering state-of-the-art
Techno Gym equipment. The Mandara Spa received newly spaces including a
barber shop, nail salon, spa pool and eight heated loungers in the
luxurious thermal suite.
Norwegian
Dawn will sail from Boston to Bermuda each week through October,
spending three nights in port, and from New Orleans to the
Western Caribbean -- including a call at Harvest Caye, Belize, the
Caribbean’s premier resort-style port of call -- during the winter
season, beginning in November.
For detailed information about the refurbishment, please click
here.
