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Freestyle dailies and/or menus from the Dawn's cruise to Bermuda?


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Does anyone have this information on a website or would be able/willing to email it to me. I am especially interested in having the information since 2.0 was implemented.

 

 

Thanks in advance.

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Only champagne when embarking but no escort. No new bedding or bed as that is from Italy & it will be June when it is done (per housekeeping).

Reservations via the phone on the right hand top button for balcony +.

That is it for 2.0 so far.

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I sailed on the Dawn from 4/20 - 4/27. This was the first week that any of the Freestyle 2.0 for the food and menus was being implemented. One of the members of the team implementing it spent a great deal of time talking to those of us that were at the Meet and Greet and answered any questions that we had. I also met with the Hotel Director (Hugo) and he gave me info regarding the cabins. The Soft Serve Ice Cream machine is on order and will be installed at a later time. The new bedding will be done some time this month. All of the staterooms will get new mattresses with Temperpedic Memory Foam toppers. The Suites and Villas will get Very thick mattresses. Plus everyone will get upgraded linens and soaps, lotions, etc.

I can honestly tell you that Freestyle 2.0 was largely in play with the exception of the bedding, soft serve machine, and the escort to your cabin (for the cabins that qualify for that feature). There is now a $10 charge to eat at Impression of Italy (formerly LaTrattoria). The 2.0 team guy told us that Salsa would also become a $10 charge restaurant, but from what I have read in reviews and discussions on these boards it has not happened yet.

 

Below are my observations:

It's one for all and all for one as every one of our staterooms gets some major upgrades.

 

Go Ahead, Make My Bed - Stay in your comfort zone with upgraded linens, pillows, mattresses and memory foam mattress toppers in every stateroom.

Have not been upgraded yet, but will be this month.

 

You Clean Up Good - Upgraded soaps and shampoos can now be found in every bathroom on board every ship. Not yet

Mini To The Max - Can't live without your diet sodas or favorite munchies? Just tell us what you like and we'll make sure your mini-bar is always stocked to the max. I had a mini-bar in my cabin, but asked it to be removed.

 

Dining a la Pajamas - A new and improved room service menu offers you more delicious options for dining than you ever dreamed possible - breakfast, lunch or dinner. Has been done already, although not much has changed since I sailed last year. They do offer eggs all day now.

 

The little something extras that now come with every balcony stateroom, suite,

penthouse and villa.

 

We'll Take You There - We'll show you to your quarters and make sure you get settled and have everything you need upon embarkation.

This was not done, but there were stewards to greet you when you boarded and took your carry-on to your room for you. I found this to be a nice touch, since the cabins weren't ready yet and I didn't have to lug my stuff around with me.

 

Don't Travel In-Cognito - The key cards for our best accommodations are color coded so that you get the recognition you deserve throughout the ship.

I didn't notice anything different from my key cards. We stay in AF Mini-Suite.

 

Picky, Picky - Pick out your favorite fruits from our customized fruit basket menu and we'll design a beautiful basket that will arrive in your stateroom and will be replenished throughout your cruise.

We were given this option, but did not use it. It was just as easy to run up to the buffet for a piece of fruit when we needed it.

Let's Snuggle - Snuggle into one of the NCL insignia bathrobes hanging in your balcony stateroom and just relax or snuggle up with the one you love. The bathrobe in the cabin was a waffle weave type...same as our 2 prior cruises. The Room Stewards take them on the last night though for cleaning purposes for the next guests.

 

The Table is Yours - One call does it all. Guests in our balcony staterooms, suites and villas can call up to 48 hours in advance and reserve the restaurant, the time and even the table you desire. All other staterooms can call 24 hours in advance.

Everyone can call for reservations no matter what room type they have. There is just a difference with how many nights you can book for depending on your room. Everyone also still has the option of stopping at the reservations desk in the Lobby, or if they are closed, there is also a reservation desk outside of Impressions in the evenings. Sometimes stopping by the reservation desk is better as they don't always answer the phone there.

Ask Away - Receive priority access 24 hours a day to the reception desk for cruise-related questions about ports, entertainment, activities, NCL's Shore Excursions or whatever.

I didn't see anything different than in the past.

Just Like Grandma Used To Make - The final night of your cruise fresh-baked cookies will be delivered right to your door - whatta sweet ending.

They were giving these out, but I didn't get one.:( (I survived it though...LOL)

If you're staying in one of our suites or villas, you've got another thing coming. In fact, quite a few "other things."

 

Your Toast Is Ready - Start your fabulous Freestyle Cruise on a high note with a complimentary bottle of Moet Chandon White Star Champagne.

I have never stayed in a Suite or Villa, but I thought I had read in the past that this was common :confused:

Even Better Beds - The Bliss Collection by NCL suite bedding experience is even sweeter. Enjoy the Bliss Bed by NCL - the comfiest pillow-top mattresses, feather pillows, down comforters and fine linens. You'll never want to get out of this bed.

Supposed to be VERY THICK mattresses in the Suites and Courtyards.

 

Customized Pillow Menu - That's right, a pillow menu. Choose from your choice of 6 different luxurious pillows for a great night's sleep from oh-so soft to super firm.

I thought that this wasn't new :confused:

Canapés Anyone? - We'll customize a Canapé tray to suit your cravings and deliver it to your suite or villa every day of your cruise. Choose from tortilla chips and salsa, brownies, dried fruit and nuts, veggies and dip, cheese and crackers, chocolate covered strawberries and more.

this either :confused:

Get Down, Get Funky, Get Loose - Surround yourself with your favorite sounds via the MP3 player connection available for guests in every suite and villa.

I don't know this answer

The A-list of Dining - Enjoy a special breakfast, breakfast buffet or VIP lunch at our popular steakhouse, Cagney's. We're even putting food action stations in our private Courtyard Areas, cooking your favorites - made to order. (Jewel Class Ships only)

This has been implemented

 

No Ordinary Cup Of Joe - For over a century, Lavazza has been roasting the world's best coffee beans and now you can brew it right in your room.

I don't drink coffee, can't help here.

We've added more variety, more mouth-watering dishes and more of what you're craving for in every restaurant, on every menu and at every meal. You'll never go hungry again.

 

For The Love Of Lobster - Everyone loves this scrumptious crustacean. That's why you get to enjoy a lobster feast in our main dining rooms one night of your cruise. And if that's not enough, you'll also find lobster dishes in every specialty restaurant every night.

Yes, this is in place

Beyond buffets - Take your tastebuds beyond traditional buffets - way beyond - to our action-station restaurants where your food is cooked to order right before your very eyes. From custom pasta stations where you can pick your pasta and sauce to the creation of delightful dessert crepés. Oh, and you can't miss our brand new salad bar - literally - you can't miss it - it's absolutely gianormous and filled with all your favorites.

This began in May of 2007 after the ship was in Dry Dock, although I had custom pasta in April 2007. Didn't notice the gianormous salad bar, but the one I did see had nice features.

Our Beef Cuts Like Butter - Enjoy the best cuts of Premium Golden Angus beef in our Steakhouse, Cagney's.

Have never eaten here, but, from what I have read in the past, I don't think that this is "new"

Dishing It Out - Be it cote de boeuf at our French bistro, Szechuan Stir-fried Lobster Tail in our Asian Restaurant, or Steamed Alaskan King Crab Legs in our steakhouse, you'll find great new signature dishes in all our restaurants.

I haven't eaten in any of these restaurants, but, the menus for all of the specialty restaurants have been changed.

 

Bubbly Welcome - Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly to celebrate your arrival aboard any one of our Freestyle ships.

We did receive this.

 

A Cooler Pool - To make your pool deck experience even more relaxing, there are now designated quiet zones, cold towels and drink flags for better service. Evian spritz, anyone?

I have seen this, but, on my sailing it was a little too cool to really need it. The drink flags were in place. Also new tables and chairs that look like rattan were on deck. They looked nice.

NCL-U, just for you - Who knew combining education and entertainment could be this much fun? Try out these fascinating interactive seminars: Comedy & Humor hosted by famed Second City comedy troupe, Destination Education, Digital Age & Technology, Food, Wine & Spirits and more.

They did offer NCL-U classes in the Dailies.

Hip and Ultra-Cool - The partying never stops with totally-new, ultra-hip theme party experiences like "NCL's White Hot Night" and "NCL's Monte Carlo Night."

Both parties were offered on our sailing.

Come On, Be A Sport - All-new sports activities have been designed to make it the most exciting sports deck experience at sea.

Saw some things listed in the Dailies about this, but did not participate.

A Better Buzz - Enjoy one of the finest coffee brands in the world - Lavazza - brewed fresh in our Java Cafés.

Don't drink coffee

Expanded Kid's Crew Hours - Ssshhhh. This is all about parents being able to stay out longer and later. But if anyone asks, tell them we expanded our Kid's Crew Hours because kids can never have too much fun.

Kids Crew was open in the morning (9 or 10?) until 10:30pm at no additional charge, then the $5 per hour / per child was charged until 1:30 am

Are You Game? - With Xbox video game consoles being all the rage, it's only natural that you'll find them on board every Freestyle ship.

Saw them, but didn't play

That Whole Teen Scene - Teens deserve a place of their own (just ask one) where they can play table games, Wii, Xbox, or just hangout.

Saw them in the Teen Club, but were only used for "tournaments". Didn't notice any "free" play.

Hope this helps you.

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I have Freestyle Dailies from my Bermuda cruise on the Dawn on 4/20-4/27. I don't have a scanner so I can't scan them, but I have copies made of them. E-mail me your mailing address and I will mail them out on Monday for you. Sparkylok6@aol.com

 

I see many people are requesting the dailies be e-mailed to them. I just wanted to point out that "Sparky" said, she does not have the ability to do that.

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I have Freestyle Dailies from my Bermuda cruise on the Dawn on 4/20-4/27. I don't have a scanner so I can't scan them, but I have copies made of them. E-mail me your mailing address and I will mail them out on Monday for you. Sparkylok6@aol.com

 

 

Thank you again for your willingness to mail copies of your dailies. I can only chalk it up to pre-cruise excitement when I read your request for an address as asking for an email address. I do see that several people also sent emails so I know there is interest. I did see a thread "May 4th dawn cruise to bermuda" where someone did offer to scan the dailies so you may want to reply to this post.

 

Hope this helps and hope that everyone had/will have a great vacation.

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