Irie Posted March 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 13, 2017 :pWe just finished our March 5 sailing on the Dream. It's already been reported that the boarding was delayed apparently from a damaged gangplank from a storm. We Spent 2 1/2 hours getting on. Not that big a deal Our Cove balcony was ready around 2. we had a really great week. I have over 45 cruises and really enjoyed this one. Food in mdr was excellent, except the veal cutlet, which was ok. We travelled with friends, who also had fun. Pig and Anchor was good, as was Guy's burgers. We thought the shows were great for the most part. Chris the cruise director sang one night. Couple of songs was enough of that. Did not get to see the first 2 comics, but saw Tom Drake and Lester Bibby, who I did not find particularly funny. But comedy is different for everyone. Ship was in good shape. Crew was exceptionally friendly. Getting off the ship went smoothly. Overall a great week. Would sail the Dream again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggiebobo Posted March 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Thanks for the review! We have only cruised once, in January on the Elation. We never noticed a problem finding lounge chairs to sit on. According to these boards, it seems it's usually a problem, did you notice that on the Dream or were there plenty? I'm not really worried about sitting by the pool, we just would like a place to relax in the sun. What was your itinerary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitzmark Posted March 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 13, 2017 :pWe just finished our March 5 sailing on the Dream. It's already been reported that the boarding was delayed apparently from a damaged gangplank from a storm. We Spent 2 1/2 hours getting on. Not that big a deal I'm curious, did you see what this damage was or did they explain what the problem was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovedTheStarsTooFondly Posted March 13, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 13, 2017 :pWe just finished our March 5 sailing on the Dream. I heard that the hot tubs and water slides were closed for a significant part of the first sailing after dry dock. Were there any problems with them on yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irie Posted March 13, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted March 13, 2017 They had us enter through a crew entrance I think on one. Said a storm damaged the gang entry. Saw it in the distance..could not tell anything. I had a balcony so did not fool with deck chairs. In pool area they were pretty crowded. Claim they would move ur stuff if unattended but no idea if this was enforced. Hot tubs were mostly open but I heard complaints about tepid water. Seemed odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted March 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks for your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnjam1 Posted March 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Had they upgraded the plugs in the stateroom to include the USB ports during drydock? Also, did you happen to notice if there are drawers under the sofa like on her sister ships? Thanks for a great review. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCruizer Posted March 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks for the review! We have only cruised once, in January on the Elation. We never noticed a problem finding lounge chairs to sit on. According to these boards, it seems it's usually a problem, did you notice that on the Dream or were there plenty? I'm not really worried about sitting by the pool, we just would like a place to relax in the sun. What was your itinerary? We've been on the Dream 5 times and we've never had a problem finding loungers. Now if you want right by the main pool or on Serenity then you have to get up early and plant yourself there, but other places were never a problem. And don't forget deck 5. Tons of loungers rarely used there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiferyJL Posted March 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks for the review! I am not scheduled on the Dream until next summer, but love reading reviews to keep the excitement between trips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted March 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thank you for your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irie Posted March 14, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted March 14, 2017 We had a sofa but don't know about drawers. Or about the USB ports. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggiebobo Posted March 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks for the updates. Thanks KCruizer for the tip about deck 5. We don't have to be by the pool, just want to sit together and relax in the sun :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eksem Posted March 14, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Just off the March 5 Dream out of NOLA. Embarkation was NOT good. Main gang plank was supposedly damaged by a ship on Saturday March 4. There was also a deceased passenger found on board on morning of March 5. Debarkation was not much better. Rough seas during first two days of the cruise. Some suggested stabilizers not functioning properly. No storage under our sofa and no USB ports. Overall cruise was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asalligo Posted March 14, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I was also on this sailing. Did you leave Chris's show before he belted out Nessun Dorma? I was floored, especially since like you, I was not impressed with AC/DC or Whitesnake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asalligo Posted March 14, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Had they upgraded the plugs in the stateroom to include the USB ports during drydock? Also, did you happen to notice if there are drawers under the sofa like on her sister ships? Thanks for a great review. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using Forums mobile app Sorry, no to both in my room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MisterOJ2 Posted March 14, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks for the updates. Thanks KCruizer for the tip about deck 5. We don't have to be by the pool, just want to sit together and relax in the sun :) Yeah, the Lanai on Deck 5 is perfect for that. There's also some little used hot tubs (compared to the ones on the Lido, anyway) out there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMOTO Posted March 14, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 14, 2017 does anyone have pics of the menus? its been a while since I cruised and I had read that the menus changed.....I sail in September and would like to know what's on the new menus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggiebobo Posted March 14, 2017 #18 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Yeah, the Lanai on Deck 5 is perfect for that. There's also some little used hot tubs (compared to the ones on the Lido, anyway) out there too. Sounds like we'll be heading out to deck 5! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted March 14, 2017 #19 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks for the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbismith Posted March 18, 2017 #20 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Following Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr and Mrs C Posted March 19, 2017 #21 Share Posted March 19, 2017 How are the beds, hard, soft? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBBIE 275 Posted March 19, 2017 #22 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Can you post copies of the FUN TIMES ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funat55 Posted March 19, 2017 #23 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks for the review. My turn is coming up in July. I hope Chris will still be the CD then. I've been following him on YouTube. He seems very talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekSquad4 Posted March 20, 2017 #24 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Following. Excited for our April 9th sailing! :D Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCteacherlovescruising Posted March 26, 2017 #25 Share Posted March 26, 2017 How are the beds, hard, soft? Sent from my iPhone using Forums I'd like to know this as well. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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