This is my first time on the Dawn. We were a big party of 15 people, both children and adults. All of us had inner, no frills cabins, and were very happy with the accommodations.

Departure: Very easy to get on the ship. By 12:30 we had all met in the dining room of the Venetian and had a nice lunch with a beautiful view of Manhattan. The food was a B+ and the service was an A. The staff was very friendly and accommodating to our group of 15.

After lunch, we toured our cabins. Our cabin was very clean. The carpet was a bit worn, but that was like that throughout the hallway. We unpacked and toured the ship. By 4:00pm we were cruising, enjoying the sites of NYC, and having a few drinks. Read more