I think the Dawn does have coffee markers, all the NCL ships we have sailed do. In fact we were very disappointed that Princess did not. Yes, the pots are basic 4 cup drip pots with Folgers coffee. For us just to have that first cup in the morning works, I don't care if it is Folgers or what. I am not sold on the ovrerall quality of coffee on any line. Princess was really bad, but NLC isn't much better. You can always strurge and try the java cafe.
Nita