Just Back from NCL Dawn!

TVLady2 · November 20, 2003

Hi All, its good to be able to post my review on the new board. Got back on Sunday in New York to cold and cloudy skys. What a difference in tempertures. Went from 80s in the Bahamas and Miami to 40s back home. The Dawn cruise was a last minute booking, being a pass passenger NCL sent me a deal I couldnt refuse, a twofer one! There were 5 of us and I had a Handicapped obstructed view cabin. I absolutly loved it. And from now on thats what Ill request for my next cruises. It was HUGH! Worked out perfect for my handicapped son. Left N.Y. late 5:30pm, Quite cold on deck so we watched the departure from front view seats in the forward lounge. What a site to see all N.Y. lit up at night, it was just breathtaking. I love the freestyle dining and the resort casual dress code. There were 10 restuarants on board to chose from, you could dine in any one of them from 5:30-midnight! I spend alot of time in the casino and won on the nickel machines. What a hugh casino it was. The food was excellent! The shows were outsanding! The ciama showed the latest movies, saw 4 of them. The ship itself is outstanding. The ports were Cape Canaveral(stayed on the ship and relaxed) Miami(went to Bayside market place) it was funny to see all the stores all decked out for Christmas and their playing Christmas songs while wearing my shorts! Then we went to Nassau(took a cab to check out the Adlantis casino-hotel) That place is just amazing! Then did some more shopping downtown. We then cruised to NCL private Island but could not tender in because of rough seas. So we got another sea day and a few more Bingos thrown in. I would sail again on the Dawn in a heartbeat. But for now, its back to work with a bad cold. Happy sailing to all! CAROL

GottaCruz · November 20, 2003

Carol,

Thank you for the great review. I really enjoyed reading about the Dawn. The freestyle dining and ten restaurants to choose from sounds amazing. I love that you can eat whenever you want , 5:30- midnight. Now that sounds like a real vacation, no rushing to be anywhere at any time. Sounds like a wonderful cruise and a wonderful time. I hope you get rid of your cold quickly and again, glad to have you back on the board again. Sincerely, Cheryl :D B) :) :P

KeithnRita · November 20, 2003

back from your cruise and back to CruiseCrazies TVLady2 B) B)

Shari2 · November 20, 2003

Welcome back, Carol...glad you had a great cruise!!!

Jason · November 20, 2003

Hey Carol,

Welcome home! I am glad to read you had such a great cruise...it must have been such a nice change in weather for the cruise! Gotta love the Caribbean - all year round!!

Thanks for sharing your cruise review with us!!

Slainte · November 20, 2003

Welcome back Carol! Sounds like a great time and an awesome deal you got! Thanks for the review, would love to sail NCL Dawn one day.

BridaBunny · November 21, 2003

Welcome back; we will be going on the Dawn in May!

Mebert · November 21, 2003

Welcome back TVLady,

I am green with envy that you got to take a sunny cruise at this time of year. I'll have to see how I can sneak in some winter cruises.

I'm glad you had a nice time. You gave me some ideas about leaving from New York.

TVLady2 · November 22, 2003

Thank you all for the Welcome backs! My cold is almost gone, my suitcases are put away, Im back to work, but I have the post-cruise blues!! I need to start planning another cruise, RIGHT? Well, I guess Ill have to see what else is sailing out of New York next year. Carol