Crew at the reception was friendly and helpful, waiters did their best, meals were tasty although spicy food (Indian or Asian) was just not possible to get. Surprisingly, as Dawn Princess cruises around Asia a lot. We were told, that Australians are not fond of spices!!
What we did NOT like, was the loud and noisy music around the pool area most of the day.
The age group on board on this trip (Northern Explorer) was around 70 years, plus,minus, and that kind of music did not seem to be anyones taste. ....!