just back from the 2/8 Dawn

[smeyer418]

what a wonderful cruise....more later :)

[bigfoot88]

89 days away and looking forward the your post

 

 

[bigfoot88]

89 days await from my Dawn trip. I look forward to your post

 

[smeyer418]

Ok now that I have looked around its time for a little more. The food and service throughout the ship was just about perfect. The weather was great(suffer those of you who were in NY for the worst weather in years). We were aboard the QM2 in September and the food and service in the Main NCL restaurants was better than Britannia.

We also ate at Cagney's, Le Bistro and Salsa and all were very good to excellent(a couple of minor complaints but the food was really great).

 

The islands were interesting we only took one NCL Tour and either rented cars or went on our own. St Johns was wonderful. St Martins we found the nicest beach(friars beach) and had a marvelous time.

 

The room was kept spotless(except when we were in it).

 

The entertainment was ok but I didn't like the piano player in Gatsby's as much as I like Ms. Stanley---too many same jokes over and over each night. Second City was ok.

 

Perfect weather except as Great Stirrup Cay but I always wanted to walk out to the lighthouse and the airfield and enjoyed doing that and the sun did come out for three hours....

 

ask me a question and I will tell you no lies....

[above sea level cruiser]

Do you have any information on the azipod problem?

[bigfoot88]

Food in the dining rooms. We were on the Spirit last year, there was alway steak and chicken on the menu along with the fare of the day. Was that the case on the Dawn?

 

[smeyer418]

Do you have any information on the azipod problem?

 

 

No we arrived back early in fact. But they were only using three engines. The fastest we went was 24.3 knots.....

[angeljt]

what a wonderful cruise....more later :)

 

Glad to hear you had a great time. We hope to be back on the Dawn soon.

Jackie

[Welove2cruise2]

Can't wait to hear more on your cruise -- how were the ports? Any special tips for those of us who are doing this itinerary next?

[angeljt]

Can't wait to hear more on your cruise -- how were the ports? Any special tips for those of us who are doing this itinerary next?

 

Peg,

Did you read Monty's review saying the Dawn will be doing the Bermuda run?

Hope all is well, and you and Joe have a great cruise.

Jackie

[Welove2cruise2]

Jackie: yes, I did -- I'll believe it when I see it, but wouldn't that be awesome for us!!:D

[smeyer418]

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The only one topless is me...(I didn't upload the better pictures :) )

[Intrepid]

Can't wait to hear more on your cruise -- how were the ports? Any special tips for those of us who are doing this itinerary next?

 

You can rent a scooter in St. Martin! Just ask the guards at the entrance to the port parking lot and they'll arrange it for you. We had a blast riding all over the island and hitting the beaches.

[smeyer418]

I would rent a car unless you really are scooter/motorcycle savy. The roads are not well maintained. We had a blast too....by car...

[Host CMLA]

Ok now that I have looked around its time for a little more.

Thanks for your review. Make sure to submit your review to Cruise Critic's official Cruise Reviews section so your comments and ratings can be included in the official ratings of this ship. Thanks again for the review.

[angeljt]

Jackie: yes, I did -- I'll believe it when I see it, but wouldn't that be awesome for us!!:D

 

Yes, Peggy, it sure would... We will just have to wait impatiently and see. Any luck with an upsell?

Jackie

[malyssa]

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The only one topless is me...(I didn't upload the better pictures :) )

 

I liked your pictures of GSC. This will help in my decision on whether to get off the ship or not.

[Maryfrei]

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The only one topless is me...(I didn't upload the better pictures :) )

 

Enjoyed your pix, now which one of those topless folks was you;)?

[angeljt]

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The only one topless is me...(I didn't upload the better pictures :) )

 

Thanks, you had some really nice pics. I enjoyed seeing them.

Jackie

[Welove2cruise2]

Great pictures Sidney! I especially love the picture of Dog Island -- it's amazing how much it really does look like a dog!

 

Intrepid: no scooters for us! You haven't seen my DH on a bicycle! It's downright dangerous! We're already planning to take the Orient Beach excursion again -- that was great!

 

Jackie: no upsell :( -- the ship appears to be sold out!! We're still looking forward to a wonderful time -- third time's a charm on the Dawn!;)

[Buford T Justiice]

Very Nice pictures, welcome home

[Buford T Justiice]

Very Nice pictures, welcome home

[angeljt]

Jackie: no upsell :( -- the ship appears to be sold out!! We're still looking forward to a wonderful time -- third time's a charm on the Dawn!;)

 

Peggy, Too bad, but you'll still have a great time. Yes, third time was a charm for us too, but so were the first and second.. ;) I know you'll have a great time! Wishing you both smooth sailing and lots of sunshine.

Jackie