Norwegian Dawn

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Norwegian Dawn departing Boston Harbor
History
Name2002–: Norwegian Dawn
OwnerNorwegian Cruise Line
Port of registryNassau,  Bahamas[1]
RouteCaribbean, Bahamas, Canada & New England Departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Miami, Florida, New York City, Tampa, Florida
Ordered9 March 1998[1]
BuilderMeyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Cost$450 million
Yard number649[2]
Laid down29 June 1998[1]
Launched1 June 2002[1]
Completed3 December 2002[1]
Maiden voyage7 December 2002
In service2002–
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeLibra-class cruise ship
Tonnage
Length294 m (965 ft)
Beam
  • 32.2 m (106 ft) (moulded)
  • 38.1 m (125 ft) (max)
Height59.5 m (195.2 ft)
Draught8.5 m (28 ft)
Depth11.5 m (38 ft)
Decks15 decks
Installed power
  • 4 × MAN B&W 14V48/60
  • 58,800 kW (combined)
PropulsionTwo ABB Azipods (2 × 20 MW)
Speed25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Capacity2,340 passengers
Crew1,032

The Norwegian Dawn is a cruise ship that began sailing in 2002 and is currently in operation with Norwegian Cruise Line.

History[change | change source]

The Norwegian Dawn was ordered from shipbuilders Meyer-Werft, Papenburg, Germany. It was delivered in 2001 to Star Cruises. But, it was decided by Star Cruises that SuperStar Libra and SuperStar Scorpio would start being used as part of the fleet operated by subsidiary company Norwegian Cruise Line. These vessels would become Norwegian Star and Norwegian Dawn. In 2002, Norwegian Dawn was delivered to NCL. It is the second SuperStar.

Cruises[change | change source]

The Norwegian Dawn sails from New York City to Port Canaveral, Florida; Miami, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; and Great Stirrup Cay.

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References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Norwegian Dawn (21561)". DNV GL Vessel Register. Det Norske Veritas. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  2. "Single Ship Report for "9195169"". Miramar Ship Index. 28 November 2009. Retrieved 28 November 2009.

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