--- title: "Saffron & Salt – Atlantic’s First Crossing" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-salt-atlantic-s-first-crossing~NCL-DAWN-20280823-13 description: "13-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise on Norwegian Dawn" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/fd0f3535583547bc.jpg --- # Saffron & Salt – Atlantic’s First Crossing ![Route map: 13 nights one way from Barcelona on Norwegian Dawn](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/fd0f3535583547bc.jpg) A 13-night cruise from Barcelona to Philadelphia, sailing on the evening of 23 August. It calls at Cádiz, Ponta Delgada and Kings Wharf (until midnight), with nine days at sea along the way. The stops are in Spain, Portugal, Bermuda and the United States, and calls last 10 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 25°C in Ponta Delgada to 33°C in Cádiz (77 to 91°F). The cruise ends in Philadelphia on the morning of 5 September. Norwegian Dawn (2002) carries up to 2,340 guests on 14 decks and has 14 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Dawn](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-dawn.md) - **Duration:** 13 nights - **Departure:** 2028-08-23 - **Return:** 2028-09-05 - **From:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) - **To:** [Philadelphia, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/philadelphia.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | | 17:00 | 22–29°C | | 3 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | 07:00 | 19:00 | 22–33°C | | 6 | [Ponta Delgada](https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/ponta-delgada.md) | PT | 07:00 | 17:00 | 22–25°C | | 11 | [Kings Wharf](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bermuda/kings-wharf.md) | BM | 08:00 | 23:59 | 26–28°C | | 14 | [Philadelphia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/philadelphia.md) | US | 07:00 | | 17–26°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 9 of this ship's 14 restaurants cost extra. ### EUR #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €1,725 | €1,725 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=ac1d3af2-637c-409a-9c73-9fb07af04a96) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €2,050 | €2,050 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=47fbf258-50ce-4679-9814-83c7ee768407) | | Balcony | Balcony | €3,140 | €3,140 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=fcce6705-dc7e-483a-9630-84fb3db9555c) | | Suite | Club Balcony Suite | €4,409 | €4,409 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=74bc718e-0d4b-4b50-b186-4b6985bd5120) | | Suite | Suite | €7,719 | €7,719 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=c26b81af-8390-45b0-aac6-1a133d046a64) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €2,140 | €1,070 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=06867c7e-80e3-4473-9448-702cdd4db91e) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €2,510 | €1,255 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=a6a8191d-d51c-448d-b3b3-41faed28aefe) | | Balcony | Balcony | €3,820 | €1,910 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=5289e6dc-cb06-4b13-ac43-c1f0e9873907) | | Suite | Club Balcony Suite | €4,720 | €2,360 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=c6d3bafb-8f08-45f7-a8f6-8b6aba2a528d) | | Suite | Suite | €8,030 | €4,015 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=61373c9e-750e-49ea-9952-8ffad24b6572) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €3,039 | €1,013 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=9b439cf7-ee15-4567-92c1-8431b7d14a4a) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €3,411 | €1,137 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=40fca7f5-958d-49cc-a523-56acbbb5d064) | | Balcony | Balcony | €4,719 | €1,573 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=ed0e7f09-7e14-451c-a36d-aa53b87eb050) | | Suite | Club Balcony Suite | €5,619 | €1,873 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=ba9953a7-53c4-4220-9d66-d7cef6939e5e) | | Suite | Suite | €8,931 | €2,977 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=e3fb77f4-8b3e-4905-ab72-8a33854323e5) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €3,940 | €985 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=2a22139a-cbb5-4ed5-bfbd-4341c5e91612) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | €4,312 | €1,078 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=69fc95b0-910d-44d6-b6ee-f403f19700e8) | | Suite | Club Balcony Suite | €6,520 | €1,630 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=855a5972-efe9-4656-b796-adabea74902e) | | Suite | Suite | €9,832 | €2,458 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=1b0db678-2582-4ff7-8014-c60d578169d6) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### USD #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $1,969 | $1,969 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=3dcf7e00-1fb4-4796-8458-f3a23f0ee1dd) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $2,329 | $2,329 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=73743c8a-3dd1-4f30-9a18-21ee5d3dff32) | | Balcony | Balcony | $3,409 | $3,409 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=013bed18-d0bb-4586-852c-549097981f65) | | Suite | Club Balcony Suite | $4,748 | $4,748 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=f77112c7-200e-4336-ba3f-5d25973a6d9b) | | Suite | Suite | $7,348 | $7,348 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=c7a338b2-a571-4dcd-b62f-66a88506d49d) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $2,498 | $1,249 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=364ee635-41b1-4aa9-8cc5-fe03b1a4b4f5) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $2,898 | $1,449 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=3085d040-afb1-4609-ba56-123b5a23127a) | | Balcony | Balcony | $4,098 | $2,049 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=c557b52c-9188-4089-8edc-d624e1ccc87e) | | Suite | Club Balcony Suite | $5,098 | $2,549 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=061b58cd-9770-4eaa-a706-9cab5432e3a3) | | Suite | Suite | $7,698 | $3,849 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=5b7d29b6-64ff-4752-907f-85824534854b) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $3,497 | $1,166 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=ca3084cb-0cd3-4d82-b900-a49d345436fd) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $3,897 | $1,299 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=3dd75bb3-4704-448c-8d11-972e1f17237f) | | Balcony | Balcony | $5,097 | $1,699 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=b1b6f784-4608-4ca0-8086-ef113b0fc8f1) | | Suite | Club Balcony Suite | $6,097 | $2,032 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=1818b4ed-6314-4569-91c4-39191bdd73bd) | | Suite | Suite | $8,697 | $2,899 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=ddd3f6e5-f0fc-4201-baf2-34ddd3671219) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $4,496 | $1,124 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=58ccbe85-2ee7-484d-9282-2f8eb655979a) | | Oceanview | Oceanview | $4,896 | $1,224 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=abab1cc0-951c-42f4-a60e-1162f34550cb) | | Suite | Club Balcony Suite | $7,096 | $1,774 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=fe4db31a-b305-4264-8cbe-0dc4150a91b6) | | Suite | Suite | $9,696 | $2,424 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/NCL-DAWN-20280823-13.md?pid=ed1ef7c0-960c-4103-b84c-35872abacb2f) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-06 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-07 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-08 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-09 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-10 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-11 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-12 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-13 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-14 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-15 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-17 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-18 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-19 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-20 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-21 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-22 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-23 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-24 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-25 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-26 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-27 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-28 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-29 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-09-30 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-10-01 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-10-02 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-10-03 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-10-04 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | | 2026-10-05 | €2,140 | €2,510 | €3,820 | €4,720 | ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-06 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-07 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-08 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-09 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-10 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-11 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-12 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-13 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-14 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-15 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-16 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-17 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-18 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-19 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-20 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-21 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-22 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-23 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-24 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-25 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-26 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-27 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-28 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-29 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-09-30 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-10-01 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-10-02 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-10-03 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-10-04 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | | 2026-10-05 | $2,498 | $2,898 | $4,098 | $5,098 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2002 - **Passengers:** 2,340 - **Crew:** 1,032 - **Gross Tonnage:** 92,250 GT - **Decks:** 14 - **Length:** 294.1m - **Beam:** 32.3m - **Dining (total):** 14 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 9 ## Port Details ### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) *Spain* > Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 22–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) *Spain* > Europe's oldest city, still dancing flamenco Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 22–33°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Ponta Delgada](https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/ponta-delgada.md) *Portugal* > Volcanic beauty in the middle of the Atlantic Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 22–25°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: pt - Timezone: Atlantic/Azores ### [Kings Wharf](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bermuda/kings-wharf.md) *Bermuda* > Pink sand and pastel perfection Avg dock time: 12.7h · Weather: 26–28°C - Currency: Bermudian Dollar - Timezone: Atlantic/Bermuda ### [Philadelphia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/philadelphia.md) *United States* > Liberty, cheesesteaks, and colonial grandeur Weather: 17–26°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/New_York ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Pillars & Pomegranates – Malta to Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pillars-pomegranates-malta-to-barcelona~NCL-DAWN-20280812-11.md) | 2028-08-12 | 2028-08-23 | 11 | €1,595 / $1,999 | | Next | [Northern Tides – Philadelphia to Quebec](https://cruisello.com/cruises/northern-tides-philadelphia-to-quebec~NCL-DAWN-20280905-11.md) | 2028-09-05 | 2028-09-16 | 11 | €1,335 / $1,529 | ## Browse - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Norwegian Dawn](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-dawn.md) - 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