ilovetotravel1977 Posted January 26, 2017 #26 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Could you pretty please make the photos a bit smaller so they fit all in the screen without having to slide the bar over to read your text? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #27 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I know!! That last video was too long. I hope the content outweighs its length. I promise, The next few will be Time-Lapses that will be around 3 minutes each. Back to the pictures. When we got to the cabin the sundeck was roped off while the deck dried. Or should I say THAWED. It was still very cold. So cold, our departure was delayed due to issues caused by gelling fuel while it was being transferred. After lunch in Modero, I took a quick tour around the upper decks and snapped a few shots. Mississippi River by Mark Davis, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #28 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Could you pretty please make the photos a bit smaller so they fit all in the screen without having to slide the bar over to read your text? Do you need them smaller than the post prior to this? Or do I need this size? Mississippi River by Mark Davis, on Flickr Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcstrot Posted January 26, 2017 #29 Share Posted January 26, 2017 If you have ever heard someone say that once you try a Suite on NCL you will never go back. For me it proved to be true and I will book a Suite whenever I can. The Suite Life begins at the terminal. A separate check-in line, private lounge, and escorted boarding either straight to your cabin or to Moderno / Cagneys for lunch. I've taken full advantage of the Upsell fairy / department on previous cruises. My advice is to book a cabin that you'll be happy in. Try to upsell and if, what is offered is in your budget, take it. If not, be happy with what you have booked. We had originally booked a Family Suite w/balcony on deck 12. In fact ours would have been 2 cabin aft of the cabin TheDougOut reviewed. We booked almost 2 years ahead of sailing. Before the "Free at Sea" for everyone and changes to Suite pricing. With the Suite we booked our perks were the "Real" UDP, UBP, Service Charge, and $250.00 OBC. All for a price of what NCL is now asking for Mini-suites or Aft balconies. Three weeks prior to our sailing one of the Garden Villas was still available. I thought "what does it hurt to call and ask?" It worked.....I'll just say that my wife and I shared a three bedroom Villa.....for what was within my established budget. This just turned into a "Once in a Lifetime" cruise. I don't think I'll be able to work the deal we got again. I know I could never afford this cabin again at full price. SO MAY I PRESENT. PART 1 OF THE "VILLAS" PORTION OF THE TITLE Boarding from the VIP lounge at the Julia St. Terminal. Ever wanted to know what it's like to be the first passenger on the ship? Watch this video and look for my wife pushing past the camera to be the first "dinged aboard". Once in a lifetime!!!! [YOUTUBE]XUpx3Okck-g[/YOUTUBE] Mark Good for you, we were able to take advantage of a "once in a lifetime" opportunity on the Jewel, in 2014 - sharing a Garden Villa with great friends. Actually they got on when you got off staying in a GV on the Dawn, Jan 15 - 22. We did an upsell on the Pearl in the summer of 2015, to a Haven Penthouse, for Alaska - heavenly, and then last October we were lucky to get a great upsell to a DOS on the Epic out of Barcelona. The NCL Suites will definitely spoil you but for our Dawn cruise on Feb 5, we are staying in our Mini and I didn't even try for an upsell even though many of our fellow cruisers got some great upsells over the last 2 weeks! Again, looking forward to your review! Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted January 26, 2017 #30 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Your boarding video... Henry is a STAR!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #31 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Until I hear back, I will continue with the picture size I started with. Forward Sun & Observation Deck by Mark Davis, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #32 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Your boarding video... Henry is a STAR!! :) Henry was Great! With only the two of us in that Suite. I'm afraid he may have gotten bored. I think the GV butler only has those two Suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #33 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Carnival Dream by Mark Davis, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Toronto Posted January 26, 2017 #34 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Perfect size as far as I am concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #35 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I had set up my GoPro to capture departure and the trip down the Mississippi. Best laid plans again!!!!! With the fueling delays we didn't depart until well after dark. We were almost done with dinner when we finally started moving. TheDougOut here is my camera set-up for the Timelapses. Here is the Timelapse that I did capture. River Traffic and the Dream departing. [YOUTUBE]lBt0OMD2t4I[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300dtc Posted January 26, 2017 #36 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Wow, unbelievable suite! Looks like you will be living in luxury...it would be tough to leave[emoji16] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #37 Share Posted January 26, 2017 After my wanderings around the upper decks. I was ready to check out my own private sundeck NCL Dawn Garden Villa Sundeck by Mark Davis, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #38 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Day 1 Dinner was reserved for 7:00 PM at Cagneys Before we headed down to the restaurant I captured a few shots as the Sun started to set over the ship and New Orleans. New Orleans at Sunset by Mark Davis, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted January 26, 2017 #39 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Mark, Greetings from very chilly and gray day in the Pacific Northwest. Did you get to meet one of my very favorite Captain's (Teo Grbic)? Very nice gentleman from Croatia. Very big gentleman- NFL Linebacker size. Sounds like your world is going very well. Best Wishes Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #40 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'll only say a few words about dinner. I've eaten at Cagneys on every cruise. The Dawn was no different than any other Cagneys on any other ship. The drinks on the other hand....Excellent I like to have a "Dirty Grey Goose Martini" before dinner. Garret, the Bartender at the Mojito Bar, made the best I've had on any NCL ship. I will be mentioning him again in this review. He is that Good, Now I'll take a small break.. Thanks to everyone following. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #41 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Mark,Greetings from very chilly and gray day in the Pacific Northwest. Did you get to meet one of my very favorite Captain's (Teo Grbic)? Very nice gentleman from Croatia. Very big gentleman- NFL Linebacker size. Sounds like your world is going very well. Best Wishes Mandy Good to hear from you Mandy. I did meet him at the Captains reception. I was surprised. On this cruise the Operational Staff was rarely seen on a day to day basis. The Hotel Senior Officers were everywhere. Alain, (sp?) The Hotel Director greated us soon as we walked out of the VIP lounge at boarding. He made rounds at all of the restaurants every night, and he was on the gangway at every port. I was really impressed by his customer service. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted January 26, 2017 #42 Share Posted January 26, 2017 So weird. They are all fine now. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmcglothen Posted January 26, 2017 #43 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I am excited for the rest of this review. We leave in 10 days on the Dawn and we have upgraded to the Family Suite and will actually be in the one on the other side of the hall from where the Dougout posted from so I loved his review as well! Thanks for taking the time and energy to keep us all updated! Patti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALS1214 Posted January 26, 2017 #44 Share Posted January 26, 2017 looking forward to the rest. I would love to experience the suite life just even once. I am hoping the upsell fairy calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #45 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Day 2 is a Sea Day and I Love Sea Days. Nowhere to go and Nothing urgent planned. Wake Eat Breakfast Nap Eat Lunch Nap Nap Again or maybe some Day Drinking Captains Reception Dinner at Los Lobos Night Drinking Sleep Enough said about Day 2 it's a vacation! This is what I woke up to every morning The View from Deck 13 down to the Atrium (Waiting for Breakfast at Modorno) I'll take this time to show off our spectacular cabin. Deck 14 Foyer Villa 14500 Main Entrance Norwegian Dawn Garden Villa 14500 by Mark Davis, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #46 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Main Living Room Hall from the living room toward the Main Villa door. The first Suite is to the right. Norwegian Dawn Garden Villa 14500 by Mark Davis, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #47 Share Posted January 26, 2017 1st Suite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #48 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Norwegian Dawn Garden Villa 14500 by Mark Davis, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #49 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Suite #2 Norwegian Dawn Garden Villa 14500 by Mark Davis, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYTinman Posted January 26, 2017 Author #50 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Suite #3 Norwegian Dawn Garden Villa 14500 by Mark Davis, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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