ddcubed Posted May 24, 2010 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I just returned from my first-ever cruise on the Dawn, and it was absolutely amazing. I'm a big "sharer", so I'm more than happy to answer any questions anyone has! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy7 Posted May 24, 2010 #2 Share Posted May 24, 2010 How was the weather and were the seas rough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted May 24, 2010 #3 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Where did cruise to? What type of cabin did you have? What shore excrursions did you do? I love to hear details of cruises, because it is an enjoyable pass time while waiting for my next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzkid Posted May 24, 2010 #4 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Did you save your dailies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcubed Posted May 24, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted May 24, 2010 How was the weather and were the seas rough? The weather was beautiful throughout the whole week. It was a little overcast on our last day in Bermuda, but not enough to detract from our time on the island. The seas were hardly rough at all. Like I said, I'm a first-time cruiser, so I was definitely worried about seasickness. But truth be told, I hardly felt a thing for the most part. The only time I felt it a bit was on our last day, but it was nothing intolerable. Where did cruise to? What type of cabin did you have? What shore excrursions did you do? I love to hear details of cruises, because it is an enjoyable pass time while waiting for my next cruise. We cruised to Bermuda. We wanted to snorkel, but they told us that all snorkel excursions were cancelled. They didn't tell us why, but I'm guessing it had something to do with the oil spill? So we ended up doing the island tour instead. The tour was good overall, though we didn't stop at some of the places they promised to stop (such as the lighthouse). But for someone who has never seen the island, I really enjoyed going through the different areas of Bermuda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcubed Posted May 24, 2010 Author #6 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Did you save your dailies? Unfortunately, I did not, which I kind of regret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnootieTootie Posted May 24, 2010 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2010 We were on the May 2 siling, and I have the dailies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucklind2 Posted May 24, 2010 #8 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Was Shona the CD (Cruise Director)? We are cruising June 6th. Shona is a wonderful CD...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirdo Posted May 24, 2010 #9 Share Posted May 24, 2010 We cruised to Bermuda. We wanted to snorkel, but they told us that all snorkel excursions were cancelled. They didn't tell us why, but I'm guessing it had something to do with the oil spill? :confused:There's been no word of any spill. Maybe wave action? How were the water temps?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcubed Posted May 24, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Was Shona the CD (Cruise Director)? We are cruising June 6th. Shona is a wonderful CD...:) Indeed she was! She was absolutely fantastic. Ray-Ray was the Assistant CD. :confused:There's been no word of any spill. Maybe wave action?How were the water temps?? The water was quite freezing when I was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger1384 Posted May 24, 2010 #11 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I just returned from my first-ever cruise on the Dawn, and it was absolutely amazing. I'm a big "sharer", so I'm more than happy to answer any questions anyone has! Great to hear you had such a nice time! I am going in August and can't wait. If you don't mind my asking, what cabin did you have? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcubed Posted May 25, 2010 Author #12 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Great to hear you had such a nice time! I am going in August and can't wait. If you don't mind my asking, what cabin did you have? Thanks! Don't mind at all! I was in 10515, which is on the forward part of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Cruise4Ever Posted May 25, 2010 #13 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Who is the concierge? And, who is the captain now? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzkid Posted May 25, 2010 #14 Share Posted May 25, 2010 We were on the May 2 siling, and I have the dailies. Could you upload them and post them online? that would be awesome!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcubed Posted May 25, 2010 Author #15 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Who is the concierge? And, who is the captain now? Thanks! I honestly don't remember who the concierge is, but the Captain was Paul Von Knooring (sp?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean24 Posted May 25, 2010 #16 Share Posted May 25, 2010 How was the weather and were the seas rough? Dandy you should stop by our roll call, we have a really good group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean24 Posted May 25, 2010 #17 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Who is the concierge? And, who is the captain now? Thanks! I saw on another post that Anoop is now the concierge since Ashumann went to ready the Epic. Any changes and I'll post when I get back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnootieTootie Posted May 25, 2010 #18 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Could you upload them and post them online? that would be awesome!:D So sorry, I don't have a scanner. But if anyone has any questions, I will try to answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfan05 Posted May 25, 2010 #19 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Thanks for answering questions. I have a few: What is the Royal Navy Dockyard area like? The last time I cruised to Bermuda we pulled into St. Georges. How far was it to Hamilton? We used the bus system and found it to be efficient. Did you us it at all? Did you go to any of the cover charge restaurants? Did you have a favorite restaurant on board? Formal nights are listed as "optional", did you notice many people not dressing up? We are taking the Dawn from Boston next July and are really excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sottovoce Posted May 25, 2010 #20 Share Posted May 25, 2010 What is the Royal Navy Dockyard area like? The last time I cruised to Bermuda we pulled into St. Georges. How far was it to Hamilton? We used the bus system and found it to be efficient. Did you use it at all? Buses run to the Dockyards but the easiest way to head east on the island is to take the fast ferry into Hamilton and then walk up the hill to the main bus station. Buy a three-day transportation pass and you're completely mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcubed Posted May 25, 2010 Author #21 Share Posted May 25, 2010 What is the Royal Navy Dockyard area like? The last time I cruised to Bermuda we pulled into St. Georges. How far was it to Hamilton? We used the bus system and found it to be efficient. Did you us it at all? The dockyard area is a really nice little spot. There are a lot of gift shops and even a little mall. Plus, if you're into architecture like I am, you'll love the older buildings there. You'll also find a few restaurants there though, like most eating spots in Bermuda, they're pretty pricey. We used the bus to go to Horseshoe Bay. I saw Hamilton via the tour bus. Since there were a ton of stops along the way, it's hard to gauge how long it actually takes. But you're right -- the bus system is pretty efficient there. When you get off the ship, you'll see a multi-colored stand/gift shop. That's where you can buy your transportation pass. But just as a heads-up, they will only accept cash for any bus/ferry tickets, even in the shop. If you buy your pass on the bus itself, you will need exact change. Did you go to any of the cover charge restaurants? Did you have a favorite restaurant on board? I think we hit three of the cover restaurants: Impressions (Italian), Salsa Tapas Bar (Mexican), and Teppanyaki (a Benihana's-style Japanese restaurant where they cook everything in front of you). We absolutely loved Salsa and Teppanyaki. Impressions was pretty good too, but I'd definitely recommend the other two. Formal nights are listed as "optional", did you notice many people not dressing up? Yeah, I'd say there were plenty of people who opted not to dress up (I was also one of them). You definitely won't stand out if you decide not to do so. We are taking the Dawn from Boston next July and are really excited. You'll love it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfan05 Posted May 25, 2010 #22 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Thanks for all the information. Do you recall the cost of the cover charge restaurants? We are celebrating my in laws 50th anniversary with a large group and my husband and I thought we might surprise everyone with a night out on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lweber05 Posted May 25, 2010 #23 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Thanks for all the information. Do you recall the cost of the cover charge restaurants? We are celebrating my in laws 50th anniversary with a large group and my husband and I thought we might surprise everyone with a night out on us. Eleven of us just returned from the May 16th cruise and had a grand time. We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary at Le Bistro. It cost $20 pp and I do not hesitate to reommend it. It is as good as any specialty resturant we have been to (including those on all inclusive ships.) Linda and Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcubed Posted May 25, 2010 Author #24 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Thanks for all the information. Do you recall the cost of the cover charge restaurants? We are celebrating my in laws 50th anniversary with a large group and my husband and I thought we might surprise everyone with a night out on us. Off the top of my head... Cagney's Steak House - Either $20 or $25 Impressions Italian Restaurant - Either $10 or $15 Le Bistro - $20 Salsa Tapas Bar - $10 Teppanyaki - $25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Tequila? Posted May 25, 2010 #25 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Off the top of my head...Cagney's Steak House - Either $20 or $25 Impressions Italian Restaurant - Either $10 or $15 Le Bistro - $20 Salsa Tapas Bar - $10 Teppanyaki - $25 Italian was $10 Cagneys is $25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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