lfcmannebach1075 Posted January 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 24, 2018 We are sailing soon and can’t wait! Never been on this ship and haven’t seen much about it in recent threads at least :) was hoping folks could share some insight and help me distract myself as I count down the days when we sail away! [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott6428 Posted January 24, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I liked the piano bar near the 'Le Bistro' on Deck 6, various entertainment nightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jme4166 Posted January 24, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I agree with what Scott said. But also the entertainment on deck 7 atrium bar/java bar. Ask for Jay he will even make you experience even better! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookie848 Posted January 24, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Gatsby's (the bar mentioned by others) was my favorite part of the ship. The bartenders and servers there were amazing. Since this was our first time on a smaller ship, we enjoyed having a different (short) show every night. I also had a pretty decent burger from the Bimini Grill on the first day. If you are looking for somewhere quiet to hang out, the lounge overlooking the Atrium can be nice (I think it is on 9). You can access it via the central staircase or from the hallway on 9. We had a great server in Aqua -- her name was Rowena. After the first time we had her, we requested her the other times we ate there. While this wasn't our favorite ship ever, we enjoyed it enough to book it for our 2019 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmac330 Posted January 24, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I was a big fan of the Bimini Bar and Grill on Deck 14 during the day. There was always a nice breeze and good shade, plus you could hear the Pool DJ/Band and do some fun people watching! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How much longer? Posted January 24, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I liked the coziness of the wine bar and try not to miss having a mojito at the mojito bar on deck 13 in the same place as Moderno. The margaritas and guacamole at Los Lobos were also good, that is located aft of the buffet. The best show was absolutely Elements, don't miss it. Gatsby's was popular, but you get the smoke from the casino and cigar bar if you sit to close to either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted January 24, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 24, 2018 :D SPA Pass :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_In_Maine Posted January 24, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 24, 2018 If Patti & Jose are on-board singing don't miss them. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKR2011 Posted January 24, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 24, 2018 It's been over a year, but these are things that stick out to me: The Wine Classes at the Wine Bar. We attended every one, and they really made our experience special and memorable. We met great people and learned so much. Richard Matic was the Cruise Director at the time. He is our absolute favorite. We would go on any ship with him in a heatbeat. Los Lobos was the best food that I have ever had in any restaurant on a ship. I left in a food coma and had to walk about 3 miles that evening. We really enjoyed the Cruise Director's Staff and hung out with them all day - Walk a Mile and Dance Classes each morning, crafts, trivia and goofy golf in the afternoon, weakest link and bandaoke in the evening. There was Limoncello at Gatsby's Bar, and I remember drinking many Limoncello Martinis. So yummy and under the UBP limit. A cruise is what you make of it in my opinion. Therefore, we love to live it up and do it all. Some feel that the Dawn is too small. I thought it was a nice size, and we met some great people. We were never bored in two weeks, if that says anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKR2011 Posted January 24, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Oh! And the shows were GREAT! We enjoyed Elements, the Thrillusionist, and one of the comedians. The Irish singer at the time was not our favorite, and we did not care for Jose and Patti, but they do have quite the following. Lots of other great music in the evenings at the other bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted January 24, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 24, 2018 We particularly enjoyed Los Lobos specialty restaurant. We are there once on our SDP and liked it so much, went back and paid a la carte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefrubba Posted January 24, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Sailed the Dawn twice. Once after the refurb. I love the stadium seating sun deck. Thought it was a great spot to watch the pool deck action. Also thoroughly enjoyed Los Lobos on our recent trip. My wife and I did miss the Spinnaker Lounge that made way for the Haven during the refurb. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpHarp Posted January 24, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I love the thermal spa with the pool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb and Jack Posted January 24, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 24, 2018 The tableside guacamole in Los Lobos, better than any I've had on land. Sent from my SM-T550 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyTMo777 Posted January 25, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks for starting this thread, and to everyone for sharing. We leave this coming Sunday on the Dawn. Now I have some great ideas of “must see, do, eat & drink” things! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfcmannebach1075 Posted January 25, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Thanks for starting this thread, and to everyone for sharing. We leave this coming Sunday on the Dawn. Now I have some great ideas of “must see, do, eat & drink” things! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Make sure you report back all the things you loved [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFlo Posted January 25, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I'll be on the Dawn 3/18. First time with NCL. Looking forward to it. Glad to hear that there is stand up comedians on board as that's my wife's favorite part of the other cruises we have been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nola26 Posted January 25, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The Venetian Main dining room Having food service on the pool deck (Bimini and the area just outside the buffet). Buffet is a nice space and I have always found a place to sit with relative ease. Elements is the show to see, don't miss it. Dance classes were fun Ceramic loungers in the Thermal Suite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gampy1967 Posted January 25, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Sailed the Dawn twice. Once after the refurb. I love the stadium seating sun deck. Thought it was a great spot to watch the pool deck action. Also thoroughly enjoyed Los Lobos on our recent trip. My wife and I did miss the Spinnaker Lounge that made way for the Haven during the refurb. Sent from my iPhone using Forums What new area are you talking about? The Dawn does not have a Haven area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted January 25, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 25, 2018 What new area are you talking about? The Dawn does not have a Haven area. That is correct. The poster must have confused the removal of Spinnaker on Dawn/Star deck 12 with addition of suites and insides but there isn't a Haven on Dawn/Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted January 25, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Love all this info: We haven't been on the Dawn for about 5 years so know we are going to see lots of changes when we board in early May. Some one mentioned Patti and Jose, we loved them but know they left the ships a year or maybe even more ago. We do look forward to atrium entertainment and the piano bar. When we were on the Dawn I don't remember Los Lobos, so am looking forward to it. Again thanks everyone for your update on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jme4166 Posted January 25, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Also our favorite breakfast place was O’Sheehan’s it was awesome and quick. If you are a hot tub person go to the very front of the ship there is one hot tub that nobody is ever in. Keep in mind when ordering at Los Lobos the sizes of any item is HUGE! Have an amazing time! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_In_Maine Posted January 25, 2018 #23 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Love all this info: We haven't been on the Dawn for about 5 years so know we are going to see lots of changes when we board in early May. Some one mentioned Patti and Jose, we loved them but know they left the ships a year or maybe even more ago. We do look forward to atrium entertainment and the piano bar. When we were on the Dawn I don't remember Los Lobos, so am looking forward to it. Again thanks everyone for your update on the ship. I was just looking at Patti & Jose's website and it shows that March 25 -April 20th they will be on the Dawn out of Tampa. Then from May 18th to - June 22nd and August 27th to November 9th ..... But I would think that this would be subject to change. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancruizer Posted January 25, 2018 #24 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I am glad to have read this thread. I am considering the Dawn to Bermuda (only been on Breakaway class) for summer 2018. If anyone has sailed and has opinions, I would love to hear. There's no waterslide right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jme4166 Posted January 25, 2018 #25 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I am glad to have read this thread. I am considering the Dawn to Bermuda (only been on Breakaway class) for summer 2018. If anyone has sailed and has opinions, I would love to hear. There's no waterslide right? The Dawn does not have a slide but they have a pretty cool kids area. Not sure what age your kids are. I have some pictures somewhere if you want to see them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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