Norwegian Dawn Review

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2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Apr 2012
Cabin: Deluxe Owner's Suite
Traveled with children

Another great trip on the Dawn! We sailed last October with the same destination, Bermuda. Last time we were upsold to the Deluxe Owner's Suite and have found out we can't go back. My teenage son and one of his friend's accompanied us for this vacation that we planned late last year.

We arrived early at the Black FalconTerminal knowing that the Dawn had arrived empty from Miami. Security was quick and easy and we were brought directly to the VIP lounge where we were reunited with Virginia, our concierge from our last trip. She is so sweet, remembered us immediately and before long we were escorted onto the ship as its first guests! Our suite was all ready and we were introduced to Jeffrey Ignacio, our butler and my hero for the entire cruise. He alone made the extra for the DOS well worth it. Jeffrey made sure the boys had all the food, movies and drinks they needed and watched over them like a ......butler! He was awesome. Anyway, we proceeded poolside where we were greeted by Dennis and Jeffrey (different from our butler, poolside waiter). We remembered these guys from our last trip. That is what we love most about the Dawn -- we've gotten familiar with a lot of the staff and we enjoy seeing all their faces. Some remember us, some don't. From poolside we went to Cagney's, hands down the best perk for booking a suite, breakfast and lunch at Cagney's! I had their shrimp appetizer every day at lunch.

Soon enough we were off and the party began. I like to do spa treatments on the first day while we are heading out (so I don't miss casino time, LOL). DH enjoyed the poolside activities. Having the kids with us, we decided to eat at the Venetian for the first night. I will say, it was not the best service and food. The snapper was dry and the service was very, very slow. We proceeded to the casino where my DH ended up winning a small amount at the Poker table and I broke even at the slots. The night was very rocky and the seas quite rough.

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Deluxe Owner's Suite

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Master bedroom has floor to ceiling windows, king size bed, desk with hairdryer (? why with the desk), and closet. FYI, the only closet to hang long dresses is located in the 2nd bedroom. The master bathroom is located adjacent to the master bedroom and has separate shower and whirlpool tub with 2 basin vanity with all the amenities. The living area has a pull out couch and with 2 chairs and coffee table and end tables. There is a dining table with 4 chairs and desk with a computer. There is a lavazza coffee machine and set up for a wet bar. You get your choice of 3 bottles of liquor (Kahlua, Seagrams 7, Bacardi for example) and refrigerator next to the desk stocked with sodas and water. Second bedroom has a pull out couch and second bathroom with shower. There are two sets of closets in the living area with lots of closet space (except of course for long dresses). Being on top of the ship, during rough seas, it rocks and rolls - be prepared.

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