Dawn breaks as we sail from the Old World to the New World through the Atlantic Ocean, December 3rd - December 16th, 2022

[fdnycruiser]

Life continues to be good on another perfect sea day. Tomorrow will be a busy day for the crew in San Juan . As it will be the Dawn’s first trip in US waters, in addition to the usual immigration, there’s inspections by the USCG, US public Health, crew drills etc . Although some passenger are departing tomorrow, we all have to be off by 9 am for immigration , and during the inspections. Going on a tour to the rain forest , so not really that big of a deal 

[spinnaker2]

Hola San Juan!

 

[spinnaker2]

There was this image as we approached the island...the colors are quite dramatic. Purples,  oranges, a single light in the distance and the vivid green of the water from the ships running lights.

[Lois R]

Good morning Spins, lovely photos. Glad you and Mr Spins are having a good cruise🙂

[billdip]

Thanks for all your reports. Getting on the Dawn on Friday.

[fdnycruiser]

It’s been a great cruise, with everything almost perfect. We’re going to hate to get off on Friday. The only saving grace is that we go home to beautiful weather in Florida. Of course knowing that we’ve got a few future cruises on SS to look forward to, also makes getting off easier . 

[imcpa]

Hi from Boca.  It’s been gorgeous here.

Thanks for posting.  Can’t wait to sail Dawn at some point.

[spinnaker2]

Thought it was raining in south Florida!

 

 

 

[TLCOhio]

On 12/13/2022 at 6:15 AM, spinnaker2 said:

Hola San Juan!

 

Great you have arrived in San Juan and that your "adventure" is progressing well.  Anything special or interesting you saw or did there in P.R.?  How is that island recovering from its recent and various challenges?  Looks like this trip is nearing an ending point.  Appreciate the postings, pictures and details.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

[Stumblefoot]

12 hours ago, imcpa said:

Hi from Boca.  It’s been gorgeous here.

Been gorgeous here too.  Beaver Creek went over 100” of snow yesterday.  Early season ski conditions are very good this year and dramatically better than last year at this time.

[spinnaker2]

Last day aboard is a sea day. And it begins with following seas.

The packing looms.

Home again soon.

 

 

[Daveywavey70]

14 minutes ago, spinnaker2 said:

Last day aboard is a sea day. And it begins with following seas.

The packing looms.

Home again soon.

 

 

Safe travels home. It’s been a joy to follow along. 

[spinnaker2]

There is only so far I will hang over the rail, the sunrise is really behind us as we head west.

For the sake of the post...

[spinnaker2]

Deck cam this morning shows pennants at the ready to welcome new pax.

Weather definitely weird.

Foggy but breezy.

Have a wonderful cruise all!

[Lois R]

Hi Spins, glad you and Mr had a good cruise and thanks for taking us along.  Looking forward to sailing her next month😃

[fdnycruiser]

As reported a fantastic cruise IMO. Crew were absolutely wonderful . Food, entertainment, activities all just great. Already home almost 7 hours, bags unpacked, clothes washed ,and the reality of being home the real world is here. I should be getting ready to go out to SALT bar . Instead deciding what to eat, and have to cook it ourselves!   
Thanks Silver Dawn for a flawless and memorable cruise ! 

[Lois R]

33 minutes ago, fdnycruiser said:

As reported a fantastic cruise IMO. Crew were absolutely wonderful . Food, entertainment, activities all just great. Already home almost 7 hours, bags unpacked, clothes washed ,and the reality of being home the real world is here. I should be getting ready to go out to SALT bar . Instead deciding what to eat, and have to cook it ourselves!   
Thanks Silver Dawn for a flawless and memorable cruise ! 

Glad you had such a good time🙂. Do you recall which terminal she docked in upon your arrival? 19? 21? 25? Or something other than those?

[fdnycruiser]

I’m sorry Lois, but I really don’t know. I was picked up by a car service, and he knew where to go. Hopefully, someone else on here will know . 

[Lois R]

11 minutes ago, fdnycruiser said:

I’m sorry Lois, but I really don’t know. I was picked up by a car service, and he knew where to go. Hopefully, someone else on here will know . 

Thanks, no problem. It will probably be on my cruise documents.

[Stumblefoot]

8 hours ago, fdnycruiser said:

Already home almost 7 hours, bags unpacked, clothes washed…

 

…and have to cook it [dinner] ourselves!

And doing the laundry yourself too?  That’s a bridge too far for many.

[les37b]

Safe forward short journey home Spins. Sounds like you had an enjoyable cruise. How long before the next one?

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

Side note…. if anyone on the next sailing can post some starling photos if it is installed as expected and comment on internet performance, I’d be grateful.

 

[Daveywavey70]

5 hours ago, les37b said:

Safe forward short journey home Spins. Sounds like you had an enjoyable cruise. How long before the next one?

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

Side note…. if anyone on the next sailing can post some starling photos if it is installed as expected and comment on internet performance, I’d be grateful.

 

😁

[jpalbny]

8 hours ago, Stumblefoot said:

And doing the laundry yourself too?  That’s a bridge too far for many.

 

I know! I have way more than 100 nights at home, so why isn't laundry included? I need to talk to the loyalty program manager...

[les37b]

2 hours ago, Daveywavey70 said:

😁

lol …. It took a while! 😅

[Daveywavey70]

4 minutes ago, les37b said:

lol …. It took a while! 😅

Glad you got it. Bloody autocomplete 😁