sallybrown2012 Posted May 11, 2015 #101 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I hope you haven't been overwhelmed with requests - but I would love your doc too, Jenesaisquoi. My email is skahn@mbbp.com. We aren't sailing until August, but I'm definitely a planner. One of the things I need to look into is what reservations can be made before leaving (someone mentioned dinners in the MDR, also shows, but that might just be on other ships). Many thanks to all for the tips. We've never sailed NCL before, although have done many great trips on Princess and DCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondella Posted May 11, 2015 #102 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Jenesaisquoi, Thank you for sending the documents to me, it was helpful. I'm an uber-planner too, so it was nice to compare my research to yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzcruise Posted May 11, 2015 #103 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Jenesaisquoi, Thanks for the information - definitely will come in handy! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first time cruiser pat Posted May 15, 2015 #104 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hi I would like one too- if you wouldn't mind.. pattyh1018@comcast.net And thanks in advance :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrotaz Posted May 16, 2015 #105 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Would love the info also. fweymouth@roadrunner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising-fool Posted May 17, 2015 #106 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I also would love to see all your research if your not to tired from responding to so many requests. Thanks in advance tom_butler@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samstress Posted May 17, 2015 #107 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Hi Jenesaisquoi: I would also appreciate a copy of your research of Bermuda.. email: sandiking@sympatico.ca thank you so much....merci beaucoup.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny42johnny Posted May 17, 2015 #108 Share Posted May 17, 2015 jenesaisquoi, I would love a copy as well. Will be heading for Bermuda on the Dawn in June. Thank you for sharing your hard work! Regards, Johnny42johnny@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinaLC Posted May 17, 2015 #109 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I hate to ask, but would you mind sharing one more time? We've been on the Dawn several times, but planning our first Bermuda trip. In return - two tips for Dawn that may not have been posted: 1) the fish in the carpet "swim" towards the front of the ship (so you can figure out which way to head in the hallways) and 2) there is a different piece of artwork in the stairwells so you know if it is the front, center, or aft staircase. As I recall, the aft staircase is a sunset which makes sense. I think the front one is a flower (f as in front). Don't recall the middle one ... Another tip - the Bimini bar several floors above the center pool serves lunch and on embarkation day is often empty as people haven't discovered it yet. You can see it from the pool area - climb up the various stairs to access it. Great people watching from there! Email is: kbprimary@yahoo.com thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3412mom Posted May 18, 2015 #110 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Yes, it is on its way to you now! Have a fabulous trip! :) If you have a chance, and do not mind, I would really like to see your research. We leave for Bermuda on the Dawn in a little over two weeks and our schedule has been (and will continue to be) so crazy that I have been unable to do my usual (over) planning. Thanks so much! my email is rondellmerritt@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnysafari Posted May 18, 2015 #111 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I just returned and here is my tip. Don't overpack. I took twice as much as I needed. We are a retired couple, so that may make the difference, but we did not need to take a new outfit for every dinner. I took 11 tops and only wore about five of them. Take a wrap...I had a hoodie that I used often. A good hat with a chin tie is a good idea too. It is a casual ship.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKJACKLADY Posted May 22, 2015 #112 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Can I get a copy? I am leaving august 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscardog Posted May 25, 2015 #113 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Hi, firsttime_cruiser2015! I'm fairly new to cruising myself. I just booked my sixth cruise! I went on the Dawn to Bermuda last August and loved it. I have a tendency to really research my cruises--both the ship and destination, so I compiled quite a bit of information for that cruise. I would be happy to share it with you. If you have an email address, I could send it to you. I have a Word document with Internet links, a map, etc. that I could email to you. Keep in mind, though, that some information may be dated since my cruise was last year. :) As others have mentioned thank you so much for your offer to send out your research. I would love it if you could send it to me at terri_smith61@msn.com. We are leaving on June 12th and I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjandwk Posted May 25, 2015 #114 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Hi, firsttime_cruiser2015! I'm fairly new to cruising myself. I just booked my sixth cruise! I went on the Dawn to Bermuda last August and loved it. I have a tendency to really research my cruises--both the ship and destination, so I compiled quite a bit of information for that cruise. I would be happy to share it with you. If you have an email address, I could send it to you. I have a Word document with Internet links, a map, etc. that I could email to you. Keep in mind, though, that some information may be dated since my cruise was last year. :) Hello jenesaisquoi! We are leaving on Friday. Would love to see the information you have compiled. My email is jfj704 at gmail.com. Thank you so very much :)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterfly278 Posted May 25, 2015 #115 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I too would love to see a copy if you're still sharing. jmehlman1 at gmail dot com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonh Posted May 25, 2015 #116 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I love to plan. If you are willing to share your info with me, I would love it! shannonh12@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorktacular Posted May 25, 2015 #117 Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Hi jenesaisquoi! You are quite popular!! Could I also trouble you for that document that I have heard fantastic things about! I am a first-time cruiser and am in some need of guidance! Thank you so much!:):):) cclements0987@gmail.com Edited May 25, 2015 by Dorktacular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailrobinhood Posted May 28, 2015 #118 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Hi, firsttime_cruiser2015! I'm fairly new to cruising myself. I just booked my sixth cruise! I went on the Dawn to Bermuda last August and loved it. I have a tendency to really research my cruises--both the ship and destination, so I compiled quite a bit of information for that cruise. I would be happy to share it with you. If you have an email address, I could send it to you. I have a Word document with Internet links, a map, etc. that I could email to you. Keep in mind, though, that some information may be dated since my cruise was last year. :) Hello jenesaisquoi, I would love to have a copy of your documents, Thanks for your time. My email is dispatchngal@aol.com thanks sailrobinhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BensonFan711 Posted May 29, 2015 #119 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I sailed the Dawn last October with 3 of my friends. It was a first cruise for all of us, and like you, I was very big on doing my research. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately), Hurricane Gonzalo decided to visit Bermuda at the same time we were supposed to. But, what I learned is that cruises DON'T CANCEL. They simply....send you somewhere else...somewhere safe. We were redirected to the Bahamas (oh darn!) and loved it so much, we're going there again in July on the Gem...intentionally, we hope. Back to the Dawn, my biggest tip is if you are interested in any of the specialty dining restaurants, pre-book or make your reservation as soon as you possibly can. Many of the restaurants (especially Teppanyaki) were fully booked most nights. Don't be afraid to get involved in "cheesy cruise activities." It's all fun, and the biggest problem we had was deciding which of the three things (at the same time!) we wanted to do! If you do the activities (we were addicted to pub trivia), make sure you get the signatures on the activity card. We had no idea what they were for, but wound up redeeming them for free coffee mugs at the end of the trip. More signatures = better NCL swag for having fun. I wish I had seen Bermuda, but the Bahamas were absolutely wonderful. You will love the Dawn...she's a perfect ship for a first time cruiser. :-) Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanfio Posted May 29, 2015 #120 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Alright I need to join in here... Jenesaisquoi, would you mind including me on your next round? Vanessa.fiorillo@gmail.com much appreciated :) first cruise ever in August on the dawn ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdent25 Posted May 31, 2015 #121 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Hello jenesaisquoi, I'd, too, like a copy. We are taking our second next year. Bucket list cruise on the Epic out of Rome. All the best, Jdent25 Jdent25@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizer27 Posted June 2, 2015 #122 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Leaving for Bermuda in three days on Dawn. Have a balcony cabin. Can't remember if they have bathrobes in the cabin. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChgoCruisers Posted June 5, 2015 #123 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Jenesaisquoi, Can I have a copy of your research. Thank you :-) cn1896@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc Posted June 5, 2015 #124 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I am planning a Aug 2016 Bermuda Cruise for, at last count 16pp. Most have never cruised or been to the island. I would love to have a copy of your research. This is dream come true, we have booked both Garden Villa's. Many years of planning and saving. Thank you for all your hard work!! dwiseclark@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulou Posted June 7, 2015 #125 Share Posted June 7, 2015 I want to attend the chefs table dinner I have herd about. Has anyone done this and how do you sign up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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