scrcdawn Posted November 19, 2004 #1 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Just came off the Dawn yesterday, and I can't say enough good things. The food was wonderful, actually a few of the meals were the best I have ever eaten anywhere. The ship is beautiful, and the staff was unbelievable. I NEVER walked by a member of the staff who didn't say hello or good day. The cabin stewards and staff actually sang as they worked. (Then I came back to the real world where all I have gotten is attitude ...lol) I got to tour the suite at the top of the ship, got to speak to alot of the staff, and felt like I actually lost friends when I left the ship. There was so much to do, I felt I did not have enough time to actually do everything I wanted. I took yoga, step aerobics, took a photography class, had a massage, a facial, soaked in the hot tubs , got to be on stage a few times...(Beware the cruise director staff, they really get ya!) loved the excursions. One drawback, was the port.....it was very chaotic, (NOT NCL fault) and difficult to get stuff unloaded. If you go, you MUST eat at the Bamboo, where we were the only ones and got a plate of free sushi, again the best I ever had...and Le Bistro, the BEST escargo I have ever had. Would sail again in a heart beat, rough seas and all coming back, (had to empty the pools) Looking forward to sailing NCL again ! Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoosh2005 Posted November 19, 2004 #2 Share Posted November 19, 2004 so when's your next cruise??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellisima24 Posted November 19, 2004 #3 Share Posted November 19, 2004 scrcdawn, Glad to hear that you had a great time on the Dawn! I'm excited for my Jan. '05 trip and you just made me anticipate it more! What deck was ur room on? Also, can you just walk in and request something at the spa, or are appointments needed? Thanx ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomct Posted November 19, 2004 #4 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Scrcdawn: What were the bands like on the ship? I'm mostly interested in those that may have played in Spinnakers, by the pool, or in the atrium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphins Posted November 19, 2004 #5 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Regarding the Bands, is the quartet Anna Y Los Vientos still performing in the atrium? Also Pamala Stanley at the piano in Gatsbys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomct Posted November 19, 2004 #6 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Regarding the Bands, is the quartet Anna Y Los Vientos still performing in the atrium? Also Pamala Stanley at the piano in Gatsbys? Dolphins: I'm not tmcat or Tomcat, but that's a cool name; I'll have to consider that one for the future. (LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judyb Posted November 19, 2004 #7 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Glad to hear you enjoyed the cruise! What were you favorite meals beside escargot and sushi? What did you think of the Garden Villa? I'm going in April and dying till then! Judy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtractor Posted November 20, 2004 #8 Share Posted November 20, 2004 The Dawn is a great ship and the crew is WAY KEWEL!!!! Tell us more!!! MrTractor<--------done the Dawn, Sun, Sea, Star, Sky (twice) and heading off with Spirit in 01-04................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welove2cruise2 Posted November 20, 2004 #9 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Glad to hear you had a great time! Can't wait til we board! What cabin were you in? Please post detailed review, we're dying here waiting to get on!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrcdawn Posted November 20, 2004 Author #10 Share Posted November 20, 2004 hi we were on deck 10, interior room on the end and it had alot of room in it...big closet, shelves little desk...coffee maker , it was actually a nice size...for the spa you needed to schedule appointments, WAIT until you are returning, you get better sales specials, in fact the day before we returned they had a buy one get one free massage dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrcdawn Posted November 20, 2004 Author #11 Share Posted November 20, 2004 hi the bands were good, the one was fire and ice in the spinnaker lounge, and the shows are fabulous, DONT MISS Bollywood ( on the return trip) if you only see one show, see that one! dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrcdawn Posted November 20, 2004 Author #12 Share Posted November 20, 2004 I loved all the food, too much so I think, LOL...on a major diet! Even the cafeteria was good. I had poached sea bass one night in Impressions ( get there at 530 or its hard to get in) which was incredible, and I had poached chicken with Tiger prawn mousse filling in it at Le Bistro, there is something for everyone! Salsa had homemade sangria with pulpy fruit pieces and really good fajitas. Enjoy! dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahaffy803 Posted November 20, 2004 #13 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Hi Just back from the Dawn. I was on the 11/7 sailing. This was my second cruise and I had a great time. The Ship is beautiful! The entertainment was great! We tried most all the resturants. But I would have to say my Favorite was Cagney's. The Steak house. It has a $20.00 cover but well worth the cost. I always tried to get to dinner early, that way it would give you enough time to enjoy your meal, while leaving the evening free to take in all the shows. I was in a mini suite number 11070. Our steward had to be changed in the begining due to a small conflict. But that was all resolved and we had the time of our life! Hope you have a great trip. I have lots a pictures but have to figure out how to post them. You will feel like you are in heaven! We didnt want to get off. Even after 11 days at sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrcdawn Posted November 20, 2004 Author #14 Share Posted November 20, 2004 by the way here are all the pics i took , something to look at while you are anticipating your cruises http://community.webshots.com/user/scrcdawn dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welove2cruise2 Posted November 20, 2004 #15 Share Posted November 20, 2004 scrcdawn: Thanks so much for posting your pictures! Something to look forward to!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoosh2005 Posted November 20, 2004 #16 Share Posted November 20, 2004 I especially liked the colorful grafitti wall and the pictures of the kids and animals-nice photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patpcozy Posted November 20, 2004 #17 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Dawn Great Pics Kathy boy you are quick. Hey did you get my order for the turkey sandwich and 2 ice teas........I miss room service:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted November 20, 2004 #18 Share Posted November 20, 2004 by the way here are all the pics i took , something to look at while you are anticipating your cruises http://community.webshots.com/user/scrcdawn dawn Love those pictures. Did you use a digital camera? Great shots of everything. Tell me....what excrusions did you go on and were they good? We are going in Jan and I would like to get started booking the excursion ahead. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leosmom Posted November 20, 2004 #19 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Great photos!.... Looks like you had a really fun time! Virgin Gorda looks beautiful, especially the beach where you were snorkelling, too bad it has been removed from our trip. Was that a ships' excursion you took there? Did you take the ships river tubing excursion in Dominica? how was the trip down the river? Also, how was Grenada, any recommendations on what to do/see there? Thanks for sharing your photos and for the review :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EileenN Posted November 20, 2004 #20 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Dawn!!! I never knew that SPEEDO MAN had another name. You really did get to know everyone. I would love to see the video's taken from the Cruise Critic meeting on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike442 Posted February 10, 2005 #21 Share Posted February 10, 2005 yea , he was something else wasn't he. but all kidding aside, he and his friends were actually pretty nice guys. actually everybody i met on the dawn was nice friendly people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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