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Norwegian Cruise Lines (Last) Cruise to Nowhere – Norwegian Dawn in New Orleans #BayouTravel

December 3, 2015 by Maria

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Norwegian Cruise Lines (Last) Cruise to Nowhere - Norwegian Dawn in New Orleans NOLA  #BayouTravel

Well, my husband & I managed to accomplish the almost impossible! We went on a cruise without our kids! Since my youngest was born (now 11 years old) my husband and I have had 2 (not a typo: TWO) night away from both of our children at the SAME TIME! I travel without the family for work but I sleep comfortable knowing my husband is with them. But my husband never goes out of town without our kids.

We DESERVED this!

Norwegian Cruise Lines (Last) Cruise to Nowhere - Norwegian Dawn in New Orleans #BayouTravel

Luckily I found a Norwegian Cruise to Nowhere, aboard Norwegian Dawn, which happened to be the last Cruise to Nowhere for not just Norwegian but for ALL cruise lines. The federal government put a stop to these effectively at the end of this year. There are pros and cons to going on a short cruise but more about that later.

I’m spoiled, I LOVE Carnival Cruise Lines!! I mean, L-O-V-E them.
So going on another cruise line is not something I take lightly. The main reason I booked this cruise is it practically fell on my lap. Well, not really. I saw the cruise dates almost a year ago and thought this might be the perfect opportunity to get away for a couple days and not worry about the kids missing school plus it was out of New Orleans plus it was priced at under $150 per person which is not bad for an all inclusive 2 nights/3 days getaway.

Relaxation aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines (Last) Cruise to Nowhere - Norwegian Dawn in New Orleans #BayouTravel




More About Norwegian Cruise Lines

If you are not familiar with it yet, the Norwegian Cruise Line is a premier cruise line, with a dozen large and modern ships in its fleet. What’s notable about Norwegian Cruise Line is its cruise feature of free-style dining. Historically, shipboard dining is structured by having meals served at preset hours. There are also assigned seating in the dining room with a dress code. Norwegian Cruise Lines offers free-style dining which matches the contemporary American dining lifestyle.

Food & Dining - Norwegian Cruise Lines (Last) Cruise to Nowhere - Norwegian Dawn in New Orleans #BayouTravel

Personally my husband and I enjoy pre-set (early birds for us) dining. We love routine since we are always on the go at home. But for other passengers they might enjoy the fact they can decide where they want to dine, choose from eight to a dozen dining areas on board and also determine what they wish to eat. There are still cafeteria-style dining rooms which offer cafeteria-style already prepared food as well as main dining areas for people who like to be served with menu-based meals and full service wait of staff. The Norwegian Cruise Line also has specialty restaurants on every ship they operate at additional cost.

Adult entertainment aboard Norwegian dawn - Norwegian Cruise Lines (Last) Cruise to Nowhere - Norwegian Dawn in New Orleans #Ba

Norwegian Cruise Lines like other cruise lines offer a full range of on-board activities 24 hours a day. For those who are interested in staying in shape during their vacation cruise, there are fitness centers on board. Me, I enjoy learning about the ship and attending food demos, art and more. There is also the pool area, a source of live entertainment, bars, and lounge and disco areas. Even the cruise’s theater entertainment is also in the overall cruise price.

On this cruise specifically I saw very little kids. Honestly, I doubt people slept while being on this specific cruise. I saw bachelor/ Bachelorette parties, college co-eds….imagine New Orleans at Mardi Gras and we were on one giant Mardi Gras Float! I feel bad for anyone that brought their young children (I’m sure they still had a nice experience) because it was one major party, except for me and my husband who just wanted a relaxing weekend alone.

Stateroom - Norwegian Cruise Lines (Last) Cruise to Nowhere - Norwegian Dawn in New Orleans #BayouTravel

Rooms are comfortable and well-maintained. Personally, I liked the decor. My husband felt the ship was dated. For me, there was nothing extra special about Norwegian Cruise Lines during our 3 days at sea. Perhaps a 4-5 day cruise might make for a different experience but I didn’t “feel it” this weekend.

We still had a nice experience and weighed the pros & cons of Norwegian versus Carnival: Carnival won fo’ sure! I’ll definitely try Norwegian again, but this time I want to feel the “wow factor”.




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  1. Scott says

    December 16, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    We took a Carnival cruise out of New Orleans 2 years ago for a week. Loved it and can’t wait to go again!

  2. Nicole Escat says

    December 17, 2015 at 12:27 am

    What a beautiful cruise indeed. I want to visit there soon with my whole family. For sure we will enjoy it.

  3. Elizabeth O. says

    December 17, 2015 at 1:38 am

    The poolside is beautiful. Carnival is definitely a lot better, but this one is okay too.

  4. Katrina gehman says

    December 17, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    that looks like so much fun. I have wanted to do a cruise for so long!

  5. Rosey says

    December 18, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    I’ve always thought it woul be fun to take the family on a cruise. I’d love a Disney cruise for the two still at home, but a more grown up cruise would be nice for the two grown boys and their spouse/girlfriends.

  6. CourtneyLynne says

    December 18, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    Omg just love cruising! It’s seriously my preferred way to travel! How can you go wrong with unlimited food?!?!

  7. Lisa Rios says

    December 19, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    I have never been in a Cruise before & I would love to experience it at least once if my life time with my husband & kids. It looks you had a wonderful experience & those food looks absolutely delicious as well.

  8. Elizabeth Sanders Towns says

    December 19, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    Your pictures are so amazing. I want to take my kids on a cruise in May; it would be our first one.

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