Sailed with three friends and two of their 16 year old granddaughters. Two of us have been on this itinerary many times but never on the Dawn. We were three each in minisuite 11032 and 11532. The sofa bed was fine for the teenager with plenty of walking room to get to the balcony which seemed larger than usual as we had three chairs a table and room to walk. The beds were comfottable and pillows nice and fluffy. The bathroom was the usual tub sink toilet configuration in the minisuite. One negative and it's a big one was the closet! Very small.no light,and impossible to get to shelves. This closet plus the lack of useable drawers in the desk area and only one useable electric plug make this not a user friendly cabin. We had an excellent Steward Adrian who anticipated our every need! We loved every port and had great weather except the last sea day!

We all had the ultimate dining package and went to La Cucina,Cagneys and LeBistro . I was able to get a Red Stripe beer in La Cucina thanks to Sherrys efforts. We enjoyed Versailles for breakfast and one dinner. Service was a bit slow everywhere but we allowed for that. The casino was very tight but not too smoky to stay and donate. I attended both Latitudes parties and had fun chatting with Stephanie from the Latitudes Rewards staff. The bars were busy but the drinks were as good as ever. I wish tat the Java Cafe could have a designated barista at least most of the time as the beverage package and soda package card holders delayed my coffee fix!

The meet and greet for Cruise Critics was hosted by the inhabitants of the amazing garden villa. It was a treat to see these digs and I will be forever envious! Read more