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You're gonna watch 3 days of sailboat racing and you're concerned that the cruise ship might be boring?
Huh.
:D The sailing doesn't last that long. But this event is huuuuuuge as Trump would say. There's a lot of hoopla that surrounds it and lots going on there where we dock. Stuff is being built specifically for it. Will be exciting....I promise.
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Going to see the race Dawn was also the better choice over Breakaway because Dawn docks at Kings Wharf. The America's Cup Village is the next thing south that dock and the race course will also end close to the south end of King's Wharf. Summit docks at King's Wharf and I had great views of the practice runs last June. Breakaway docks at Heritage Wharf which I don't think will have those great views from the ship.
I took this photo from the aft of Summit docked at Kings Wharf.
Saw your pic. My dh is beyond excited to watch it! He regretted on going to San Fran to see the last one. Looks like a beautiful place. Never been to Bermuda.
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Thank you all again for your responses....
Yes, half the time off the ship. This is very different and will go in it with that attitude. Any cruise can't be bad. Though I'm used to the large ships, a change isn't bad either. This won't be my last cruise and will make the most of it! Good to hear some really enjoyed her.
I was looking at specialty restaurants...the Mexican one, steak house and the one where they cook in front of you....thoughts on those?
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Thanks for your responses. I'm trying to have a good attitude. But knowing I love the large ships with all the bells and whistles, it's a bit of a challenge. But this is the only ship that will give us those 3 days to watch the America's Cup. I know this is not my last cruise.
We'll have a great 3 days in Bermuda and make the most of our other days at sea. Knowing my dh won't cruise without his flowrider, I think it will be more of a challenge for him. Wishing the breakaway would have worked, but it didn't.
It's a cruise, and better than being home! But I found this date on this ship is so much more money than we normally spend! And we cruise on the large ships on Royal...oh well.
I'll bring a good book to read by the pool :D
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ONLY reason we're going on the Dawn. dh wants to see it the full 3 days and he's thrilled to be going. Wishing the Breakaway would have worked. This cruise is just about the destination. Bermuda looks beautiful though!
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Cruising on the Dawn in May. We always cruise on the larger ships....mostly Royal. We've cruised many times as well. Looking at the deck plans, it doesn't look like theres much to do. There's an event in Bermuda that's going on. The Dawn will be work best for that. Reason we choose it.
Opinions of those that have been on her and the eatery recommendations would be very appreciated. Any shows to see?
Thanks so much!
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Visit the NCL website and look for DECK PLANS !
In using the DECK PLANS orientate the elevators and/or stairs for better
reference to "X" you are here !
Take a look at the deck plans and see almost exactly where your intended
cabin selection is going to be relative to the deck (12) above - deck 10 below
is all cabins nothing to worry about there - back to deck 12 what is above the
cabin you are thinking of booking - Buffet; Pool deck; elevators; stairs; points
of traffic passageways ? Consider that unless the cabin you are selecting is
an IC (inside cabin) (there are no (OV) Ocean View on deck 11) you are going
to be on the perimeter edge of the DAWN with very little if any traffic overhead.
IC cabins may be just under or adjacent to a noisy area.
The center of the ship is where the galley; engineering; maintenance; elevators
banks both customer and crew are located.
The running jogging track is on deck 13 - so no problemo in that respect.
Like real estate - Location Location Location is where it is at for moving efficiently
about the ship and staying in a rather leisure noise free zone.
Of note cabins near the elevator foyers maybe apt to noise from passing
foot traffic.
On your first cruise you will be so excited that you will probably overlook all
the faults of some locations. On that first cruise ask questions of your cabin
neighbors - did you hear that noise last night - and those drunks knocking
on the doors - someone had a maintenance cart with squeaky wheels - you
get the idea to make a better choice on your next cruise.
The sooner you book you will be making a better pick of location. Wait till the
last moment and of course you get what is left.
If you make a bad choice and want to change - beware that you do not fall
into the CANCELLING and REBOOKING your cabin (Trap) resulting in loss or
reduction of OBC; Promos and other bennies ! Should not happen exchanging
like for like - going to an upgraded or lesser cabin could trigger this and avoid
changes within 90 days of sailing.
Best get the facts and in writing before changing !
And as usual come back to CC for more info should you need it !
This is cruise 13 for us...but never on this ship or line. I booked a cabin on 11 and looked exactly where we'll be compared to above. I think we'll be ok...hoping the extra room with the mini suite is worth it. Normally we book cabins above and below us for the noise factor. 11 is the only deck for the mini suites I think...thanks for your input
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Don't forget the live web cam on the dock side eliminates balcony privacy.
check it out= http://www.portbermudawebcam.com
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True!
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When we sailed on the Dawn in November 2013, we stayed in 11056. I very highly recommend that cabin. It was forward enough so that there were cabins both above and below but not so far forward that you noticed more movement. It was sandwiched between two suites and was just perfect for us.
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Thanks!
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We've cruised many times, but not on NCL. We were thinking of booking the mini suites, but noticed the location of them being on deck 11....with the pool and restaurants above on 12. Anyone have any issues with the noise from above?
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Random.
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Thanks for the reply!
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We really want our balcony to face the dockyard when we dock for three days. They'll be an event going on so we really want to be able to see whats going on from there. Is it just random that day? Or does it lean one way or the other? We need to pick our cabin today if we go.
Thanks!
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I have been on the Getaway and Royal ships. The Dawn will be much different then the Breakaway. Smaller, not as much to do and older (though it was refurbed). I would rather go on Breakaway with my tween especially with 3 sea days. If just adult though you should be ok.
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I agree. The Dawn does the Friday to Friday which gives us three full days of watching the America's Cup. Have to decide if I can do this. Knowing I'm not going to be happy with the ship....but it's about seeing the AC
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Now looks like we're going to do the Dawn...even smaller. But I have to remind myself this cruise is only about the itinerary and what we're going to do and see in Bermuda.
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You wish you can sail Royal to Bermuda and don't want to be horribly disappointed. Why not simply sail on Anthem of the Seas ? They sail to Bermuda.....
The days we want to go, they don't go. They're not there as long either. I did look into it though...
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Every day on a cruise ship is a good day!
You can go to the Royal board and find endless threads complaining about the Allure of the Sea and Oasis class ships. Do you agree with all of the negative threads.
Same here. Some people just don't like the big ships. We have sailed on NCL's away and epic class ships 12 times (NCL's big ships). They are all wonderful. But,,, they have some of the "challenges" of big ships. Some shows require reservations. Non-complimentary restaurants require reservations. But there is lots to do and see and enjoy.
I like the larger ships better. So if the Breakaway is considered a large one, than I should be fine. Just didn't want to hear that this is a very unpopular ship that has many bad reviews.
Thanks for your reply!
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Cruised many times on Royal. Our fav is the Oasis class. Thinking about a cruise to Bermuda, and this is the ship that works for that event we want to see there. Don't want to be horribly disappointed. Wishing it could be a Royal ship. I've read some bad things about one of NCL's ships and hoping this isn't the one.
Can someone that's been on the larger Royal ships and NCL give me their thoughts on NCL?
Thanks so much!
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If you use your credit card, you can just do that online. Will be connected to your sea pass and you don't have to go to guest services once you board if you want to keep the acct on cc.
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Does that mean they just send us a bill?
Go to guest services once you board. Put cash on the acct. You can't use your sea pass unless there's cash or cc on the acct. Need to be able to "charge" against something. (cash or cc)
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How about the Oasis class? Love it! Been on the Pride quite a while ago. Not interested in NCL. Since though we've been on the Oasis and Allure, we won't do smaller ships now.
Have fun!!
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Been on the Crown and Navigator class....For me, hands down the Navigator. I don't like Princess cabins. Layout seems like they're so small. Bathrooms tiny. Much older crowd as well. Unless I get an incredible deal, we don't cruise on Princess anymore.
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I recommend booking your entertainment before the cruise. If there's any show you didn't get in because it's "full", book as soon as you board. They hold so many seats for people that book when they board. They have always scanned our sea pass before going in. You have until I think 10 min prior to the show starting to get your saved seat. The comedy shows were always sold out on ours. They have people in line for the no shows. Those were always filled up and some didn't get in. Luckily, they have more than one show.
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Been on both. Actually went on the Pride twice. Once we hit the Oasis class, I don't think we'll go back to anything "less". No comparison IMO. You will love the Allure! I'd rather spend one less day on her than an extra day on the Pride.
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I thought I remember it being closer to the begging of the week. Was around 9:30-10:00? Didn't interfere with shows
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The Dawn boring?
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Thank you for the read!