jeanne0919 Posted January 12, 2010 #1 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I will be cruising on the Dawn in March - I have been studying the ship on line and noticed many restaurants charge a "cover charge" -- is this a new thing? I haven't cruise in 7 years...:cool: Doesn't seem fair -- what are your views on this? Also on this ship -- the Garden Villa, A 5000 SQ FT room -- can't even find pricing -- who stays in this room..can't imagine the price on that.:eek: Any other info someone can give me for this ship would be appreciated.... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltmom1 Posted January 12, 2010 #2 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Just off the Dawn on Sunday. I always felt that the specialty restaurants were for " special occasions. We went to Impressions. The food and service were outstanding, similar to what you would get in a fine dining establishment. The servers are much more attentive in the speciaty restaurant and the food is a few steps above the dining room service and food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted January 12, 2010 #3 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I will be cruising on the Dawn in March - I have been studying the ship on line and noticed many restaurants charge a "cover charge" -- is this a new thing? I haven't cruise in 7 years...:cool: Doesn't seem fair -- what are your views on this? Also on this ship -- the Garden Villa, A 5000 SQ FT room -- can't even find pricing -- who stays in this room..can't imagine the price on that.:eek: Any other info someone can give me for this ship would be appreciated.... Thanks! What doesn't seem fair? You still have the main dining rooms, buffet, room service, and a fast food-type restaurant included as part of your base cruise fare. The specialty restaurants are optional at a small surcharge and many have "ethnic" food...Chinese, Japanese, Tex-Mex, Italian, Continental, etc. not available in the main dining rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerintn Posted January 12, 2010 #4 Share Posted January 12, 2010 here is a run down of the Dawn food options .... plenty there without paying extra, but nice choices for something extra if you want. Venetian Main Restaurant (Main Dining Room) B L D Cuisine: Continental Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Aqua Main Restaurant (Main Dining Room) D Cuisine: Continental Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Impressions of Italy D Cuisine: Italian Surcharge: Yes $10 Reservations Required: yes Bamboo - A Taste of Asia D Cuisine: Japanese, Thai, Chinese (Sushi, Sashimi, Teppanyaki) Surcharge: Yes, $15.00 per person ~ $25 for Teppanyaki ~ Sushi has extra charge too Reservations Required: Yes Le Bistro French Restaurant D Cuisine: French Surcharge: Yes, $15 per person Reservations Required: Yes Cagney's Steakhouse D Cuisine: Steak Surcharge: Yes, $25 per person Reservations Required: Yes Salsa D Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex Tapas Bar Surcharge: Yes $10 (Tapas Bar is "free") Reservations Required: Yes Garden Cafe/Kids' Cafe B L D Cuisine: Assorted Buffet, Food Stations, Kid-Sized Buffet Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Blue Lagoon B L D Cuisine: Food Court, Grill Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Hours 24 Hours Bimini Bar & Grill L Hamburgers, fries, pretzels, hot dogs, etc Surcharge: No Lunch Some Lunchtime poolside grill / buffets on sea days - no surcharge Room Service 24 hours - menu in cabin - tip for server recommended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Cruise4Ever Posted January 12, 2010 #5 Share Posted January 12, 2010 The Garden Villa is a dream! It usually sells for around $10,000 per person (for the first 2). You'd be surprised.... both villas are usually booked fairly early for each sailing. We've been on the Dawn 4 times. And, every time, both Villas were occupied. Last June some friends we made here on CC sailed in a Villa and hosted us for happy hour. It's absolutely stunning!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanne0919 Posted January 12, 2010 Author #6 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Thank you everyone -- especially to Bakerintn for the pricing, I will share this with my party of 10.. I never remember paying extra for any restaurants years ago...times are a changing I guess. Not bad, I know we will be trying them. THanks also 2cruise4ever for the Villa info & experience...would love to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey19 Posted January 12, 2010 #7 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Upcharge restaurants are not unique to NCL. Mass Market cruise lines must look all over for revenue enhancement and they all have tapped into the alternative restaurant Not sure how you are getting to your destination but every major airline except Southwest is charging bag fees. Have not seen an uproar over that. That to me is one of the most unfair charges out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted January 12, 2010 #8 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Most ships on all lines now offer a surcharge dining restuarant. NCL offers several. How do I feel about it?? I absolutely LOVE it. The charge is minimal and the added variety suits us...esepcailly for long cruises. You do not have to eat at any of these venues...they are OPTIONS. I do urge you to try LeBistro and/or Teppanyaki...also superb on the Dawn is Salsa. Salsa is a mere $10 pp and the food is exceptional. There will be nights when they offer a two-for-one in that restaurant. Please don't miss it. The tuna appetizer is amazing and the lobster tacos are to die for. Cagney's is OK...but not as awesome as LeBistro by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinchem Posted January 12, 2010 #9 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Actually I can't stand Cagneys, it was a waste of money. The food was crappy and the service was terrible. Id rather eat in the MDR, the service was fun and I really didn't feel like a number there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnql Posted January 12, 2010 #10 Share Posted January 12, 2010 To the OP: I love the availability of all the surcharge restaurants, although I admit that I was not happy when they started charging for the Italian and Tex-Mex venues, which were once included in the fare. I love the variety of cuisine and have never had a bad meal in one of the specialty restaurants. I always make it a point to book Le Bistro, Cagney's and Teppanyaki. For the past couple cruises, I have also dined in the Asian and Tex-Mex restaurants and they have been very good, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted January 12, 2010 #11 Share Posted January 12, 2010 What's nice is that you have OPTIONS!! We mostly eat in main dining rooms..and enjoy it ! :) Once in awhile, when we want a treat..we "go out" to one of the pay places...and enjoy that too...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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