BOSTON — Following a month-long dry dock, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn has reemerged as an essentially new vessel, featuring several enhancements including new dining venues and updated décor.

The ship sailed into her seasonal homeport of Boston last week, decked out with two new restaurants, three new bars and lounges, updated design in all public spaces, refurbished staterooms and completely redone signature Garden Villas, some of the largest suites at sea. The extensive renovation is part of The Norwegian Edge program, a US$400 million investment by the cruise line.

“As with each of the ship refurbishments in the Norwegian Edge program, this was not your average dry dock,” said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief operating officer. “Norwegian Dawn was brought down to the steel in many spaces and rebuilt to evoke the look and feel of the newest Norwegian ships, allowing guests sailing on her to enjoy all of the freedom and flexibility that only Norwegian offers, along with a more premium experience from bow to stern.”

Every stateroom on the ship has been enhanced, receiving new carpets, bedding, drapery, artwork, flatscreen TVs and furniture. Garden Villas now boast a more modern look with brand new flooring, ceilings and décor, while the ship’s pool deck also received new decking and white awnings to give it a yacht-like feel. The Stardust Theater’s seats have been reupholstered and re-cushioned, the Mandara Spa and Pulse Fitness Center received a new look and layout, and the ship’s atrium now enjoys new lighting and chic furniture.

Atrium.

Garden Cafe.

Garden Villa.

Garden Villa exterior.

Garden Villa interior.

La Cucina.

Lobos.

Mandara Spa.

Cellars.

Bliss.

Casino.

Gatsbys.

Los Lobs.

OSheehans.

Photo Gallery.

Norwegian Dawn will sail from Boston to Bermuda each week through October, spending three nights in port, and from New Orleans to the Western Caribbean – including a call at Harvest Caye, Belize – during the winter season, beginning in November.