Norwegian Dawn - February 7, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Norwegian Dawn
Antsiranana
Cape Town, South
Cape Town, South

Norwegian Dawn - February 7, 2026

The February 7, 2026 cruise on the Norwegian Dawn departs from Port Louis, Mauritius. On this 12 Night Africa: South Africa & Madagascar (Port Louis To Cape Town) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Dawn sets sail on Saturday, Feb 7th and returns on Thursday, Feb 19th.

12nights

February 7, 2026

Feb 7th - Feb 19th

Norwegian Dawn

Norwegian Dawn

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Dawn - February 7, 2026

12 Night Africa: South Africa & Madagascar

from Port Louis, Mauritius

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship departing February 7, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,989 ($166 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,942 ($162 per night), this represents a recent increase of 2%.

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Norwegian Dawn Size Infographic

Norwegian Dawn

93 k
tonnage
965 ft
length
2002
year built
1,170
cabins
2,340
passengers
1,032
crew

NORWEGIAN DAWN SIZE

The Dawn has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 92,250 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length. Norwegian Dawn is included in Norwegian’s Dawn Class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Dawn holds 3,372 passengers. That includes 2,340 cruise vacationers and 1,032 staff members. The Dawn total number of staterooms is 1,170.

Norwegian Dawn Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:92,250 GT
  • Length:965 ft (294 m)
  • Beam:125 ft (38 m)
  • Draft:38 ft (12 m)
  • Max Speed:29 mph (25 kn)
  • Year Built:2002
  • Years Served:2002-present
  • Capacity:2,340
  • Crew Members:1,032
  • Total on Board:3,372
  • Total Staterooms:1,170
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:400 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Norwegian Dawn age and stats vs all Norwegian ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Norwegian Dawn Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Norwegian Dawn - February 7, 2026 - 12 Nights

DayDatePort
1Feb 6thPort Louis, Mauritius
2Feb 8thPointe Des Galets, Reunion Island
3Feb 8thAt Sea
4Feb 10thAntsiranana (diego Suarez), Madagascar
5Feb 11thNosy Be, Madagascar
6Feb 11thAt Sea
7Feb 12thAt Sea
8Feb 14thRichards Bay, South Africa
9Feb 6thRichards Bay, South Africa
10Feb 16thPort Elizabeth, South Africa
11Feb 17thMossel Bay, South Africa
12Feb 18thCape Town, South Africa
13Feb 6thCape Town, South Africa

Cruise Itinerary

The Norwegian Dawn sails on February 7, 2026 for a 12 Night Africa: South Africa & Madagascar (Port Louis To Cape Town). The ship will depart the port of Port Louis, Mauritius at 7:00 PM and will return to the port of Cape Town, South Africa on Feb 19th at N/A. During the 13-day journey, the Norwegian Dawn will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

Day1
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D:7:00 PM

Mauritius, an island of volcanic rock, is surrounded by beautiful coral reefs. Found on the west coast of the island, Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius. Visit the many forests or head to the mountain for a breathtaking view of the sea. Or head into town for some shopping.

Day2
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A:6:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Day3
FEB 92026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day4
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Madagascar
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Day5
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A:6:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Nosy Be, the largest island off Madagascar is known as "the perfumed isle" for its profusion of ylang-ylang, patchouli, cinnamon, vanilla, pepper and saffron. It is also a holiday resort with a colonial French atmosphere. Here you will have the chance of visiting Nosy Komba, set aside to protect the small, endearing primates known as lemurs, which are indigenous here.

Day6
FEB 122026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day7
FEB 132026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day8
FEB 142026
A:10:15 AM

Richards Bay has developed into one of the most picturesque towns and the economic heartbeat of KwaZulu-Natal. It is considered to be one of the world's best equipped and most effective multi purpose handling ports. Richards Bay is often described as South Africa's 'boom town''. Industry and business in Richards Bay are taking huge steps to ensure that KwaZulu-Natal is at the forefront of South African economic development.

Day9
FEB 152026
D:5:30 AM

Richards Bay has developed into one of the most picturesque towns and the economic heartbeat of KwaZulu-Natal. It is considered to be one of the world's best equipped and most effective multi purpose handling ports. Richards Bay is often described as South Africa's 'boom town''. Industry and business in Richards Bay are taking huge steps to ensure that KwaZulu-Natal is at the forefront of South African economic development.

Day10
FEB 162026
A:8:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Port Elizabeth, set along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay, is located on the south eastern coast of Africa, and is a major tourist destination better known as the Friendly City! The city offers the best mix of eco-attractions as a holiday destination with a rich diversity: scenic nature trails and wildlife experiences, long golden beaches, historic heritage and a unique coastal climate. The calm waters of Algoa Bay, its shores lapped by the warm Indian Ocean, make Port Elizabeth a mecca for all beach and watersport activities.

Day11
FEB 172026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Day12
FEB 182026
A:7:00 AM

One of the world's most scenic harbors, the "Mother City" has welcomed sailors since Portuguese navigators first rounded the Cape of Good Hope in the 15th century. Take a cable car ride to the summit of massive, flat-topped Table Mountain, the city's dominating landmark, for a panoramic view of the Cape from 3,300 feet. At nearby Stellenbosch, the university town famous for its Cape Dutch architecture, sip crisp local vintages at one of the well-known wine estates.

Day13
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One of the world's most scenic harbors, the "Mother City" has welcomed sailors since Portuguese navigators first rounded the Cape of Good Hope in the 15th century. Take a cable car ride to the summit of massive, flat-topped Table Mountain, the city's dominating landmark, for a panoramic view of the Cape from 3,300 feet. At nearby Stellenbosch, the university town famous for its Cape Dutch architecture, sip crisp local vintages at one of the well-known wine estates.