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Norwegian Dawn (originally to be named SuperStar Scorpio) is a cruise ship that began sailing in 2002, and is currently in operation with Norwegian Cruise Line.
History
The vessel was ordered from shipbuilders Meyer-Werft, Papenburg (Germany), to be delivered in 2001 to Star Cruises. However, six months before the delivery of sister ship SuperStar Leo, it was decided by Star Cruises that Libra and Scorpio would enter service as part of the fleet operated by subsidiary company Norwegian Cruise Line.
In 2002, SuperStar Scorpio was delivered, and began operation as Norwegian Dawn.
On Saturday 16 April 2005, the Norwegian Dawn encountered a 70-foot (21 m) freak wave after sailing into rough weather off the coast of Georgia. It damaged several windows on the 9th and 10th decks. Several decks were flooded, but there was only minimal damage.
Current cruises
The Norwegian Dawn sails from New York City to Orlando, Florida (Port Canaveral), Miami, Nassau; and Great Stirrup Cay.
Ship Facts
- Entered Service: December 2002
- Gross tonnage: 92,250 tons
- Length: 965 feet
- Width: 105 feet
- Propulsion: 2 Diesel electric – Azipod system
- Maximum Speed: 25 knots
- Decks: 15
- Cabins: 1,112
- Passenger Capacity: 2,224 double occupancy
- Crew capacity:1,126
- Registry: Bahamas