Just returned from Dawn Princess Cruise

[mpbmark]

Just back from what is probably the last Dawn Princess-San Diego to Mexican Rivera-cruise. Actually, Princess may not even have this route next year.

 

I'll try to answer any questions about the ship, if I can.

[Scubagal1]

Just back from what is probably the last Dawn Princess-San Diego to Mexican Rivera-cruise. Actually, Princess may not even have this route next year.

 

Sad, as San Diego is such a lovely port to depart from.

[willysgrandma]

The Dawn is moving to Australia and it doesn't appear Princess is replacing her in San Diego.

 

I did the Dawn March 30 - wasn't too impressed with the ship, but the staff was fabulous.

[DrivesLikeMario]

It IS sad!! It's our very favorite port! The view of downtown as you sail out of the harbor is so beautiful, there is so much to do & see in the area and it's within 10 mins. of the airport. Can't get much better than that. Hopefully, Princess will consider it as a homebase for one of it's ships in the near future.

[pwandersen]

Drop on by for the 10-day cruises to Alaska. Our weather is cold in teh summer, but we'll show you a good time!

[Colo Cruiser]

Maybe they will move a Grand Clas ship there. :)

[mpbmark]

I suspect they will keep the Grand Class in LA/San Pedro and make a port stop in San Diego. That's what happened last week when the Golden arrived in San Diego after the Dawn had docked. She left that night.

[ssminnow]

did you do sterlings ? if so how was it and how much$.

[mpbmark]

My group had planned to go to the steakhouse, but the food in the dining room was quite good and we canceled. On the Dawn, there is not a separate Sterling Steakhouse. Rather, a portion of the Horizon Court is curtained off and it is used as the steakhouse for the evening. Cost is either $15 or $20 per person.

 

If you can, try and attend the Chef's Table instead. Cost is $75 per person and includes canapes and champagne in the galley followed by a very special multi-course dinner in the Florentine dining room including both white and red wines. Meal ends with a desert wine (all wines are top end and unlimited), an opportunity to meet with Chef Thomas who will sign a Princess cookbook, a photograph to commemorate the occasion and a rose for the ladies. My guess is the value is closer to $100 per person and an unforgettable experience.

[cruzin girl]

We just went out of San Diego last month for the first time and I do have to admit of all the ports we have used, I liked this one the best! Many that we have been to have been in older industrial parts of town not this one, the whole area was really clean and so conveniently located. We loved it and will sure miss it!

[want2cruiseagain]

I did search and the Dawn is scheduled for the South Pacific through 2010. We were very privileged to have sailed her before she left the states.

 

We absolutely loved this ship!!! Grand, elegant style!!!

[mpbmark]

That's why San Diego is called America's Finest City.

 

Well, that's what the Chamber of Commerce says and you can always trust those people. :D