Thepominlaw

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Simple one this will an iPad (Air 2) fit into the safe on the dawn princess?

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Just been doing a spot of testing iPad downloaded 32gb card of photos really fast via lighting SD reader was then easily able to copy to external ssd and SD card with my Kingston mobileite wireless G3, giving 2 external backups and a third on the ipad

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They were a bargain will probably only use half

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Already have the sd to lightning adapter only have about 6gb of apps installed that's all that's on it. Plus have ravpower and external 256gb ssd for additional backup so am thinking should be ok. Just want decent case with screen protector am thinking otterbox defender

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KirkNC use an iPad or netbook?

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Anyone used an ipad as a photo backup / sorting tool while travelling on a cruise? Earlier this year I bought a 128Gb iPad Air 2 and was wondering if it’s a viable device for backing up and viewing my photos while I am away? Going on a 12 day cruise and bought 12 x 16Gb SD cards for the trip (1 a day) only using a point and shoot so files are not huge or raw.

Was also thinking of getting a Ravpower File Hub to copy the photos to a small external hard drive. On another note I have a very old netbook that I could use but the battery life sucks, its old, has a horrible screen and its bulky so was sorta avoiding that one but if it’s a better option may take it.

Whats your opinion?

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Anyone used one of these on the Dawn? The U.K. one specifically with a uk to Australia plug adapter. Wondering if there is enough clearance to use at desk as Australian plugs are upside down compared to uk ones

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Bought a used Panasonic p&s waterproof camera for beach and rainy days

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Thanks all, the list of goodies is growing just need to cut it down to the bare essentials before we leave.

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Hi all,

Slowly gathering items for a cruise from Fremantle to Singapore aboard the Dawn. Putting together a shopping last at present and would appreciate any essential items you bring?

Also can I bring along a power strip it says to check first as some lines prohibit such items. Could do with one as between us there will be 2 phones, 1 tablet and 2 cameras that will need charging.

Booked in an interior cabin is a night light needed, surely there would be light switches within reach of the bed?

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Just booked up for our first cruise, on the Dawn Fremantle to Singapore. Two adults and teenager we have interior room on deck 9 with bunk. Not quite sure how it will work so was glad to find this post. Ultimately the room is for sleeping so will make it work for us. My only concern is my 15 year old at 6ft 2" and 270 pounds I hope they have good screws attaching them to the walls.

The childs "bunk" raises a question though he is not the average 15 year old teenager :)

At 6ft 4" and 260lbs i hope its big enough for him

Sounds like you have settled on Dawn? Yes, one of Princesses oldest, smallest ships. I was on it maybe 20 yrs. ago.I would look elsewhere. Your son may be bored. As maybe your relatives. I was in Aussie land this Spring on WC. Hope to go back next year. Lines tend to send their oldest, marginal ships there I will do Celebrity Solstice, a wonderful ship with everything. Cruise Critic rates all ships here under Reviews. Dawn is 3.5. (Never seen editor rating so low.) Solstice like 5.5.So look around before booking. January is WAVE season in US with excellent sales. An inside cabin for 3 will do fine and is best cruise buy out there. Just be sure to get one under other cabins ,not under noisy public spaces or on lowest couple of decks. Look for newer large ships which will have appeal to whole group.

Dont have a choice unfortunately we are heading over from the UK and its the only sailing that fits in with every one elses timescales and the UK school holidays.

We got on the Dawn last August in Freemantle for a 17 day cruise around Australia's north end, finishing in Sydney.

 

To be honest, I think you are overthinking this. Yes, the ship is older, but it is maintained just fine. Food is totally subjective- but you certainly will not starve. You will find things to do, if you look, and you are interactive with the things going on around you.

 

Some reading on the Princess board, here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=197

 

would be very beneficial.

 

and the Australia board, here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=712

 

Heaven or hell? Seriously? You are on holiday!

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Hello All,

Completely new to cruising, tbh it’s not something I have ever considered I would want to do, the idea sounded totally the opposite of what I like in a holiday, now however I am sort of looking forward to it.

Problem is now I have no idea what to expect, take, do etc. This will be my ad my families first cruise ever I just hope it won’t turn out to be as bad as I fear. We are meeting up with family so the destination and location is fixed this cruise suits all, yes it’s a long way from the UK but as 90% of the family are in Australia its better that we go over there than they come over here.

We are flying to Perth next August, where we sail from Freemantle finally finishing in Singapore, the ship is the Dawn Princess that much I know, it’s a 12 night cruise, heaven or hell I don’t know yet.

Now come the questions, anyone been on the Dawn Princess? Reviews say it old and poorly maintained is this true surely I must be up to some sort of standard. We are travelling with our son who will be 16 (his first cruise too) desk plans don’t seem to show space for him (a bed) rooms seem to be twin which converts into double bed only. Cannot afford a suite, currently looking at interior cabin wondering if its worth spending on a window or even balcony.

Will a teenager be bored? Hell will I be bored J, like most teenagers he lives in the virtual world and everything is connected the ships no so though.

Is a balcony worth the expense (over an extra night in Singapore)

Whats the food like, I know some is included not imagining its much good and expecting to pay over the odds for the rest?

what do i need to take, tuxedo is it needed, what technology will work on the ship (phones, ipad), camera or phone?

I will stop there for now before I completely put myself off

Just booked up for my first ever cruise, not 100% sure what camera equipment to take (lightweight I know).

12 nights from Australia to Asia, how many memory cards needed. Planning on taking only Panasonic TZ40 travel compact camera and 128gb iPhone 6S Plus will that be sufficient. Don't want to lug around my old Nikon D200.