Tourism

What is the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship and when does it visit Gibraltar?

The cruise ship Norwegian Dawn
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Short answer

Norwegian Dawn is a 2,290-guest Norwegian Cruise Line ship built in 2002. Its upcoming visits to Gibraltar, with times and expected passengers, are listed on this page.

Upcoming visits to Gibraltar

  • Thursday 22 October 2026, in port 07:00–13:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

    Also in port: MSC Meraviglia, World Traveller.

  • Thursday 29 October 2026, in port 08:00–15:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

  • Thursday 22 April 2027, in port 09:00–18:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

  • Thursday 13 May 2027, in port 08:00–15:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

    Also in port: Mein Schiff 1. Combined: about 5,234 passengers where known.

  • Thursday 20 May 2027, in port 07:00–13:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

    Also in port: Marella Explorer 2. Combined: about 4,154 passengers where known.

  • Thursday 27 May 2027, in port 08:00–15:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

    Also in port: Marella Explorer 2. Combined: about 4,154 passengers where known.

  • Thursday 3 June 2027, in port 07:00–13:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

    Also in port: Marella Explorer 2. Combined: about 4,154 passengers where known.

  • Thursday 10 June 2027, in port 08:00–15:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

    Also in port: Silver Ray.

  • Thursday 17 June 2027, in port 07:00–13:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

  • Thursday 24 June 2027, in port 08:00–15:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

    Also in port: Oosterdam. Combined: about 4,256 passengers where known.

  • Thursday 1 July 2027, in port 07:00–13:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

    Also in port: Marella Explorer 2. Combined: about 4,154 passengers where known.

  • Thursday 8 July 2027, in port 08:00–15:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

    Also in port: Renaissance. Combined: about 3,598 passengers where known.

  • Thursday 15 July 2027, in port 07:00–13:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

    Also in port: Oosterdam. Combined: about 4,256 passengers where known.

  • Thursday 22 July 2027, in port 08:00–15:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

  • Thursday 29 July 2027, in port 07:00–13:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

    Also in port: Marella Explorer 2. Combined: about 4,154 passengers where known.

  • Thursday 5 August 2027, in port 08:00–15:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

  • Thursday 12 August 2027, in port 07:00–13:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

    Also in port: Marella Explorer 2. Combined: about 4,154 passengers where known.

  • Thursday 2 September 2027, in port 08:00–15:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

  • Thursday 9 September 2027, in port 07:00–13:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

  • Thursday 30 September 2027, in port 08:00–15:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

  • Friday 15 October 2027, in port 07:00–13:00, about 2,340 passengers expected

    Also in port: Clio. Combined: about 2,429 passengers where known.

From the Port of Gibraltar schedule, last checked 15 October 2026.

Detailed answer

Norwegian Dawn was built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, and entered service in 2002. Norwegian Cruise Line gives it a gross tonnage of 92,250, a length of 294 metres, room for 2,290 guests at double occupancy and a crew of 1,032. It markets the ship to all ages, with restaurants including Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro, Moderno Churrascaria and Los Lobos, plus the Mandara Spa and Garden Villa suites.

How busy will town be?

The upcoming visits listed on this page show the passengers expected on each call and any other ships in port the same day. Town is busiest when several ships are in at once or a large ship arrives at a weekend. A ship carrying a few hundred passengers makes little difference on its own.

Can you sail on it from nearby?

Yes. In 2027 Norwegian Dawn runs seven-night one-way sailings between Barcelona and Lisbon, which call at Gibraltar, from May to October. Check the current itinerary with Norwegian Cruise Line, as departure ports are sometimes changed.