We had a wonderful week on the Norwegian Dawn. Our mini-suite was nicely laid out and roomy. We spent some time on our balcony, just reading and relaxing. But we also enjoyed the quiet section around the outdoor pool, where we could read and sunbathe peacefully.

The food was very good. We tried four "extra fee" restaurants, including Cagney's, Le Bistro, Moderno, and Sushi. All were very nice, but I enjoyed Cagney's the best. We also ate dinners at the (no extra fee) Venetian and Aqua. The Venetian was a tad more formal than Aqua, and our fellow diners were quieter and dressed in business-casual attire. The Aqua, where diners are allowed to wear shorts, was louder. The food was good in both restaurants, and we never had more than a 15 minute wait to be seated. We ate at tables for two - and really prefer the "freestyle dining" that sets Norwegian apart from other cruise lines.

The breakfast buffet, at the Garden Cafe, was filled with fresh fruit, tasty pastry, made-to-order omelets, smoked salmon, bagels, and warm and cold cereals. There was adequate seating each time we ate breakfast. On Friday night, the ship had a terrific chocolate buffet at the cafe. Read more