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**Ally** · 06-15-2006, 02:50 PM

Dawn

Operator................Norwegian Cruise Lines
Phone...................800-327-7030
Phone2..................305-447-9660

The Dawn is a new ship in 12/02. The Artistic Side of Norwegian Dawn makes quite an Impression. No other ship anywhere in the world can offer its guests a more significant collection of rarely seen original art. Imagine stepping out of the Stardust Theater after an evening of world-class entertainment, and discovering Romero Britto’s whimsical “Flowers for You” hanging right outside the door. Or, they may be surprised to find Andy Warhol’s complete “Flowers” or “Mao” displayed. At almost every turn, the great works of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism and Pop-Art are to be discovered on this spectacular ship.

There are 24 accessible cabins in a variety of categories. Accessible cabin numbers are category BB 10698, 10700, 10198, 10200. BC 9206, 9208, 9706, 9708. I 10711, 10211. JJ 9219, 2719. G 8120, 8122, 8126, 8128, 8620, 8622, 8626, 8628. II 11609, 11109. AF 11616, 11116. The doors are 33" with no sill for both the cabin and the bathroom. The bathrooms have roll in showers with hand held shower head, grab bars and fold down seat. Some designated accessible rooms have tubs with grab bars. There are alert kits for hearing impaired passengers and the public restrooms are accessible.

Star

Operator................Norwegian Cruise Lines
Phone...................800-327-7030
Phone2..................305-447-9660

The Norwegian Star was a new ship in 12/01 and offers 10 remarkable restaurants, 13 bars and lounges and an astonishing array of staterooms and suites – over two-thirds of which feature a private balcony or ocean view and the luxurious rooftop Garden Villas – the largest suites afloat. There are 20 accessible cabins in a variety of categories. Accessible cabin numbers are category BB 10698, 10700, 10198, 10200. BC 9206, 9208, 9706, 9708. I 10711, 10211. JJ 9219, 2719. G 8120, 8122, 8126, 8128, 8620, 8622, 8626, 8628. The doors are 33" withe no sill for both the cabin and the bathroom. The bathrooms have roll in showers with hand held shower head, grab bars and fold down seat. There are alert kits for hearing impaired passengers and the public restrooms are accessible.

Pride of Aloha

Operator................Norwegian Cruise Lines
Phone...................800-327-7030
Phone2..................305-447-9660

The Pride of Aloha features NCL’s signature Freestyle Cruising, offering a diverse choice of six restaurants without fixed dining times, resort casual dress code and relaxed disembarkation. She also has 13 bars and lounges, two swimming pools, a spa and fitness center and conference facilities among her many amenities. In addition, the ship features a Hawaii museum called the Kumu Cultural Center (Kumu is Hawaiian for source of learning).

Accessibility aboard the Pride of Aloha is good, there are 5 accessible staterooms that are 187 square feet (not including bathroom space) and have 34 ½” doorways. These stateroom numbers are 8117, 9127, 9132, 9318, 9323. Other features include a roll-in shower with hand held shower head, bench and grab bars. The toilet is raised and has grab bars.

Taking a seven day inter-island cruise is a great way to experience Hawaii. Michelle Muller with the NCL’s shore excursion department said that there are several opportunities to go ashore and tour the islands. While there are some excursions that are inaccessible due to steps and rough terrain, most of the National Parks and Island Tours can be accessible if arranged in advance (they do have access to lift equipped vehicles but share them with other ships).

There are accessible public restrooms and all decks are accessible. There are alert kits available for hearing impaired passengers which include flashing lights for the fire alarm, emergency alarm, phone and door.