Norwegian Dream - NCL

Overview

The Norwegian Dream was launched by NCL in 1992. It was extended in 1999 by the insertion of a 130 foot midsection. This resulted in a ship weighing 50,764 tons and capable of carrying 1,748 passengers.

Its schedule in 2008 includes 7-night cruises from Boston to Bermuda (St George).

Accommodation

The Norwegian Dream offers 874 staterooms and suites (12 suites with balcony, 6 suites without balcony, 62 ocean view staterooms with balcony, 624 ocean view staterooms with no balcony, and 170 inside staterooms).

Staterooms vary but typically include:

Television
Safe
Sitting area
Bathroom with shower and toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea making facilities

Suites usually have the above plus:

Floor to ceiling glass doors
Private balcony
Separate sitting/dining area
DVD player
Butler/concierge service

Dining

NCL operates a policy of Freestyle Dining. This means:

No fixed times for dinner. Take your seat between 5.30 pm and 10 pm.
Open-seating dining.
Dress how you want. One restaurant each is reserved for those that want to dress formally.
NCL also operates its unique Freestyle Dining Ashore Programme.

There is a cover charge in Le Bistro French Restaurant.

Four Seasons – One of the Norwegian Dream’s main restaurants. Seats 348.
Le Bistro - French Restaurant seating 78. Cover charge $15.
Pizzeria – Next to the swimming pool on the Sun Deck.
Terraces Main Restaurant – Main restaurant with seating for 292.
Room Service - Available 24 hours a day. No charge.
Sports Bar and Grill – Buffet.
Sun Terraces Trattoria – This glass-enclosed terrace offers casual Mediterranean-style dining.

Entertainment & Public Areas

Champs Bar – Small bar on the Sports Deck, next to the hot tubs.
Coffee Bar – Serves speciality coffees.
Dazzles Nightclub – Disco and bar. Accommodates 150.
Library/Card Room
Lucky’s – Piano bar.
Monte Carlo Casino - 158 slot machines plus blackjack, roulette, craps and Caribbean stud poker tables.
Observatory Bar – Venue for the late night disco.
Rendezvous Bar – Cocktail lounge on Deck 9, between the Four Seasons and Le Bistro.
Sports Bar & Grill – Broadcasts live sports events. Buffet available. At the aft of the Sports Deck.
Stardust Lounge – The main show lounge spans two decks and offers and features Broadway-style productions and more. Seats 740.
Topsiders Bar – Poolside bar on the Sun Deck.
Wet Bar – Swim-up bar.

Spa & Fitness

Basketball/Volleyball Court – Outdoor court on Deck 13.
Fitness Centre – Small, 24-hour gym.
Golf Driving Net – Located on the Sports Deck.
Hot Tubs – 2 outdoor hot tubs situated on the Sports Deck.
Jogging/Walking Track – On Promenade Deck 7.
Spa & Salon
Swimming Pools – The Norwegian Dream boasts 2 swimming pools; one midship on the Sun Deck, and one aft of the International Deck.

Other

Conference Centre
Galleria Shops – Duty-free shopping.
Internet Café - $0.75/minute. 250 minutes for $100, 100 minutes for $55.

Kid Stuff

Kid’s Korner – Supervised children’s area.
Video Arcade – Video games, jukebox and large screen TV.

Reader Reviews and Additional Information

Keith :

Very easy check in and great cabin. Our steward was also very friendly and accommodating. Great eating options and plenty of musical variety wherever you went. Don't know how we'd get on on a bigger ship because we kept getting lost on this one. There's a lot of dead ends where you have to double back, but I guess that's all part of the fun. No real complaints, had a superb time and Bermuda is picturesque.

Janet :

We wanted to do something different for once and decided on this cruise. What a great choice! Never knew you could have so much fun in one place while at the same time travelling to another great place. As younger cruisers 2 of the things we really liked were the 'no fixed dining time' and 'no dress code' in most of the eating places. Bermuda was also fantastic. Sorry, haven't thought of any negatives up to now.

Kathy :

I think 'Recent Cruiser' may have got on on the Boston Harbor cruise by mistake! Did they lose your luggage as well? I had a wonderful time on the Bermuda cruise. It is all inclusive unless you want extras such as alcohol. I am definitely booking again.Ah those relaxing days, romantic nights and pink sand.

Recent Cruiser :

I just went on this cruise and was very dissapointed. The staff was a bit like stepford crew and did not have any personality. Getting a drink was a hassle and a wait. Food wasn't so great and they charged you for everything. I would never cruise NCL again.