Norwegian Dawn - March 3, 2026
The March 3, 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 Tuesday, Mar 3rd and returns on Sunday, Mar 15th.
March 3, 2026
Mar 3rd - Mar 15th
Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Cruise Line
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 March 3, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,059 ($172 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,006 ($168 per night), this represents a recent increase of 3%.
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Norwegian Dawn
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
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Itinerary
Norwegian Dawn - March 3, 2026 - 12 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2nd | Port Louis, Mauritius |
| 2 | Mar 4th | Pointe Des Galets, Reunion Island |
| 3 | Mar 4th | At Sea |
| 4 | Mar 6th | Antsiranana (diego Suarez), Madagascar |
| 5 | Mar 7th | Nosy Be, Madagascar |
| 6 | Mar 7th | At Sea |
| 7 | Mar 9th | At Sea |
| 8 | Mar 10th | Richards Bay, South Africa |
| 9 | Mar 2nd | Richards Bay, South Africa |
| 10 | Mar 12th | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| 11 | Mar 13th | Mossel Bay, South Africa |
| 12 | Mar 14th | Cape Town, South Africa |
| 13 | Mar 2nd | Cape Town, South Africa |
Cruise Itinerary
The Norwegian Dawn sails on March 3, 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 Mar 15th at N/A. During the 13-day journey, the Norwegian Dawn will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.