NH Cruisers Posted November 2, 2014 #76 Share Posted November 2, 2014 We stayed in FWD facing SE Penthouse 10000. What a great room. Bigger than other Penthouses on board, due to bumpout. The balcony is very big. The Penthouse to our outside had even a bigger balcony, but no bumpout. We heard a lot of pro and cons on this room before we sailed. One was we had to keep the blinds drawn after dark. True, unless you have the lights out. Another was being windy. I guess if the ship is heading into the wind. As luck, we had it. Wind was at the stern to Bermuda and again back to Boston. Never was wind an issue. I would not ever be hesitant to book this room again. Though for our next Dawn trip we have booked a SJ family suite 12016 no balcony. We like to try the different locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHAM1 Posted November 3, 2014 #77 Share Posted November 3, 2014 We'll be on the Dawn 12/21/1014, our first Christmas cruise! Anyone have good stories re: holiday cruising to share? Any special holiday touches we can look forward to? We're doing the Western Caribbean run (Belize, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan) which is also new for us, so would love to hear your suggestions for those ports! Love finding quiet nooks and shady spots on the boat. Please keep the Dawn secrets and tips coming! I've tried searching the general NCL forum, but it's so huge it'll take forever! :-) Cheers and happy cruising! Laughingarcher, I have a review in my signature that covers all these ports when we did them on the Star. My most favorite place ever was Maya Chan in Costa Maya. We are going there again on the Dawn when we sail again. We did a holiday cruise on the Jewel the week before Christmas last year. The ship was decked out for Christmas and there was an amazing gingerbread village set up. I thought it was interesting to be in a tropical climate and there be Christmas trees everywhere. We stayed in FWD facing SE Penthouse 10000. What a great room. Bigger than other Penthouses on board, due to bumpout. The balcony is very big. The Penthouse to our outside had even a bigger balcony, but no bumpout. We heard a lot of pro and cons on this room before we sailed. One was we had to keep the blinds drawn after dark. True, unless you have the lights out. Another was being windy. I guess if the ship is heading into the wind. As luck, we had it. Wind was at the stern to Bermuda and again back to Boston. Never was wind an issue. I would not ever be hesitant to book this room again. Though for our next Dawn trip we have booked a SJ family suite 12016 no balcony. We like to try the different locations. NH Cruisers, we are booked in 12016 & 12018. This is the first time we have done NO balcony. I'm hoping we don't regret it but I think the boys will like having beds to themselves. The murphy bed and having their own sleeping space may make up for the no balcony. If you go before I do, come back, post pics and tell me all about it! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Cruisers Posted November 3, 2014 #78 Share Posted November 3, 2014 NH Cruisers, we are booked in 12016 & 12018. This is the first time we have done NO balcony. I'm hoping we don't regret it but I think the boys will like having beds to themselves. The murphy bed and having their own sleeping space may make up for the no balcony. If you go before I do, come back, post pics and tell me all about it! :D We will be on the May 29th, 2015 sailing. I will post some photos. From what I read, the majority of folks in those SJs really like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvgurl125 Posted November 7, 2014 #79 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Just returned from Dawn today 11/7/14. Here are my tips. 1.The 24 hour waiter service food in Blue Lagoon is a treat. You can order to go. It's faster than room service. 2.Don't miss the Elements show. It's fabulous. All the entertainment on Dawn was great. 3.you can order a whole pizza delivery at anytime and to anywhere- your room, a bar, the pool, anywhere. 4. There are two wine tastings at Le Bistro. They include six wines, different each time and cheese, crackers and fruit are provided. Educational and worth the $$. 5. Gatsby's martini tasting was fun. It's also a great after dinner drink spot. The nightly entertainment there was great. 6. The game shows in Spinnaker were fun. I was only a spectator but laughed lots at each one. 7. If you get the chance to see Chloe and Darren's Just the Two of Us Cabaret go. They are very talented and have great chemistry. 8. The French toast was a delicious reliable breakfast in every dining venue. 9. Made to order omelettes and waffle station in buffet at breakfast and crepes at dinner are a must try. 10 preferred Aqua over Venetian for atmosphere and service. Loved food at Teppanyaki and Cagneys. Best spent dining money however was the Jazz Brunch in La Cuchina. Food was amazing and entertainment was constant. My two cents. Enjoy. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughingarcher Posted November 7, 2014 #80 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks, everyone, for all the great Dawn tips! We're sailing Dec. 21st and are SO excited! :-) CVGurl125, your advice is awesome! So nice to hear such a positive review! How does one sign up for the Jazz Brunch in La Cucina? Would love to do that! JMHAM1, thanks so much for the link to your ports review! We were at a loss for Costa Maya, so Maya Chan sounds perfect! Cheers and happy sailing! Laughingarcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted November 7, 2014 #81 Share Posted November 7, 2014 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1074292 Any one see the " Blond lady " Lately ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvgurl125 Posted November 8, 2014 #82 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Thanks, everyone, for all the great Dawn tips! We're sailing Dec. 21st and are SO excited! :-) CVGurl125, your advice is awesome! So nice to hear such a positive review! How does one sign up for the Jazz Brunch in La Cucina? Would love to do that! JMHAM1, thanks so much for the link to your ports review! We were at a loss for Costa Maya, so Maya Chan sounds perfect! Cheers and happy sailing! Laughingarcher You can sign up at any of the restaurants for the Jazz brunch. A woman named Toni was roaming around Blue Lagoon taking reservations. You can ask Magnolia in Venetian or Blue lagoon as well. Enjoy your cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1smudslide Posted November 8, 2014 #83 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I signed up for the jazz brunch when I was waiting to board. We were all sitting in chairs, waiting for the announcement. There were a few workers selling the udp and the jazz brunch. I signed up for both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonian123 Posted November 8, 2014 #84 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I signed up for the jazz brunch when I was waiting to board. We were all sitting in chairs, waiting for the announcement. There were a few workers selling the udp and the jazz brunch. I signed up for both. Hi, how much is the Jazz Brunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1smudslide Posted November 8, 2014 #85 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I think it was $15 each, but not positive. It was very good. The captain and some officers were there eating while we were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughingarcher Posted November 8, 2014 #86 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Thanks, CVGurl125 and 1smudslide! The jazz brunch sounds great! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vent1020 Posted November 8, 2014 #87 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Just returned from Dawn today 11/7/14. Here are my tips. 1.The 24 hour waiter service food in Blue Lagoon is a treat. You can order to go. It's faster than room service. 2.Don't miss the Elements show. It's fabulous. All the entertainment on Dawn was great. 3.you can order a whole pizza delivery at anytime and to anywhere- your room, a bar, the pool, anywhere. 4. There are two wine tastings at Le Bistro. They include six wines, different each time and cheese, crackers and fruit are provided. Educational and worth the $$. 5. Gatsby's martini tasting was fun. It's also a great after dinner drink spot. The nightly entertainment there was great. 6. The game shows in Spinnaker were fun. I was only a spectator but laughed lots at each one. 7. If you get the chance to see Chloe and Darren's Just the Two of Us Cabaret go. They are very talented and have great chemistry. 8. The French toast was a delicious reliable breakfast in every dining venue. 9. Made to order omelettes and waffle station in buffet at breakfast and crepes at dinner are a must try. 10 preferred Aqua over Venetian for atmosphere and service. Loved food at Teppanyaki and Cagneys. Best spent dining money however was the Jazz Brunch in La Cuchina. Food was amazing and entertainment was constant. My two cents. Enjoy. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thank you SO MUCH for the tips. This is the type of information that is great for a newbie to the Dawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajunswty Posted November 15, 2014 #88 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Great topic! Thanks for all the suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted November 15, 2014 #89 Share Posted November 15, 2014 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1074292 Any one see the " Blond lady " Lately ?? When I was on the Dawn in 2013, I asked a crew member about this story. Of course, he denied any knowledge of it. The crew was probably told not to discuss it. BTW, did she materialize on Halloween? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amallison Posted January 13, 2015 #90 Share Posted January 13, 2015 We set sail on the Dawn in just 4-1/2 days so I'm very thankful for all of the tips! I'll be sure to share if I have any when we return! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guindalf Posted January 13, 2015 #91 Share Posted January 13, 2015 We set sail on the Dawn in just 4-1/2 days so I'm very thankful for all of the tips! I'll be sure to share if I have any when we return! See you on board! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxshadoe Posted January 13, 2015 #92 Share Posted January 13, 2015 And no one mentioned the men's room with the best view! Pool deck, port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momoftwinteens Posted January 13, 2015 #93 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) And no one mentioned the men's room with the best view! Pool deck, port side. I think that the view would have been more than I bargained for, had I entered that restroom! :D Edited January 13, 2015 by momoftwinteens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonian123 Posted January 13, 2015 #94 Share Posted January 13, 2015 And no one mentioned the men's room with the best view! Pool deck, port side. Does anyone have pictures? What does it look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCal Posted February 18, 2015 #95 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Anyone back from the Dawn recently with any additional tips or comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesgjr Posted February 25, 2015 #96 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Would like more details on what appears to be a special dinner served at La Cucina for those in the know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser1955a Posted February 25, 2015 #97 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Does anyone have pictures? What does it look like? This is a little late as I see that you asked the question on 1/13, but you'll find a picture of the famous Dawn men's room on post #6 of the thread below: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1504849&highlight=dawn+sj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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