At the end of September 2025, you can embark on an exciting cruise from Stockholm to Le Havre aboard the Norwegian Dawn. Operated by US-based Norwegian Cruise Line, this itinerary features a diverse and captivating mix of ports in the Baltics, Scandinavia, and Western Europe.
You can currently book this 12-night sailing at excellent prices. An inside cabin is available from just €803 per person. Alternatively, you can opt for an outside cabin from €1,004. Solo travellers can currently book this cruise with no single supplement.
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The following services are already included as standard in the cruise fare with Norwegian Cruise Line:
- Full board with all meals in the main and buffet restaurants
- Coffee and tea with main meals
- Entertainment programme and events on board
For an additional charge, you can book NCL’s More At Sea package. The surcharge lies at €33 per person and per day. More At Sea includes a premium beverage package, one or more dinners in a speciality restaurant, a Wi-Fi package (max. 300 inclusive minutes per person), and US$50 shore excursion credit per cabin.
Norwegian Cruise Line charges an automatic crew gratuity of US$20 (~€17) per person per day to your onboard account. If you do not agree with this, you can either adjust or remove this amount at the reception desk.
Route
The cruise starts in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, which offers numerous attractions for tourists. Highlights include the Vasa Museum with the impressive warship Vasa and the Royal Palace. Music fans will enjoy the ABBA Museum. The Norwegian Dawn will stay overnight in port, departing from Stockholm on the afternoon of the second day.
The first stop is the Finnish capital, Helsinki. Two architecturally significant landmarks of the city are the Helsinki Cathedral and the Uspenski Cathedral. The journey then continues to the Baltics, with the first stop in Tallinn, Estonia, followed by the Latvian capital, Riga.
After that, the Norwegian Dawn sails on to Warnemünde, Germany. This stop is perfect for an excursion to Rostock, where you can admire St. Mary’s Church with its astronomical clock and the medieval city gate. The last port in Northern Europe is Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, before the ship heads west.
Next, you will visit Amsterdam. The Dutch metropolis is highly recommended for its cultural offerings, as it hosts not only the Rijksmuseum but also the Van Gogh Museum. Of course, a canal cruise is a must-do. The ship then sails to Tilbury (for London) and Zeebrugge (for Bruges), before the voyage concludes after 12 nights in Le Havre, France.
| Date | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 30, 25 | Stockholm, Sweden | ||
| Wed, Oct 1, 25 | Stockholm, Sweden | 15:30 | |
| Thu, Oct 2, 25 | Helsinki, Finland | 09:00 | 19:00 |
| Fri, Oct 3, 25 | Tallinn, Estonia | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| Sat, Oct 4, 25 | Riga, Latvia | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sun, Oct 5, 25 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Mon, Oct 6, 25 | Warnemünde, Germany | 06:00 | 20:00 |
| Tue, Oct 7, 25 | Copenhagen, Denmark | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| Wed, Oct 8, 25 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| Thu, Oct 9, 25 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 07:30 | 17:30 |
| Fri, Oct 10, 25 | Tilbury / London, England | 07:30 | 18:30 |
| Sat, Oct 11, 25 | Zeebrugge, Flanders, Belgium | 06:30 | 15:30 |
| Sun, Oct 12, 25 | Le Havre, France | 06:00 |
Norwegian Dawn
In 2002, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) launched the Norwegian Dawn as the second new build from Meyer Papenburg. It is a relatively compact ship with a capacity of up to 2,340 passengers. In relation to this, there is a relatively large crew of 1,032 personnel. Its possible speed of 25 knots significantly exceeds the performance of other cruise ships, which is advantageous on longer voyages. Under normal operating conditions, high speeds are avoided for efficiency reasons.
NCL operates throughout the English-speaking world. Therefore, most guests are from the USA/Canada, Australia, or the UK. The ship and services are accordingly tailored to this audience. The onboard currency is the US dollar, and no cash is needed on board, as all expenses are charged to the cruise card, with the final bill paid by credit card. Consequently, English is the primary language spoken on board, although menus are available in other languages like Spanish or German. Basic knowledge of English is still recommended.
The Freestyle concept is prevalent on NCL. Many restaurants can be accessed without extra charges, although some specialty restaurants are associated with an additional fee unless part of a restaurant package.
The ship was last renovated in 2021, adding several restaurants and minor improvements. Understandably, the cabins could not be replaced and feel somewhat smaller than those on newer ships.
In the middle of the ship is a large atrium, which is significant for its construction year, where live music is performed. On the upper deck, in addition to the sports offerings from the animation team, there is a large outdoor pool midship. The only indoor pool is hidden in the spa area and incurs an extra charge. However, there is a large area for children at the stern, which includes pools.
A look at the cabins / floor plans:
And into the public areas:
Cover Picture: NCL Gem San Juan | © 2014 Danny Lehman.Norwegian Cruise Line Unlimited Usage