Norwegian Dawn Review
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On our cruise, we had 6 of us traveling together, 3 couples, and were going to celebrate my 50th birthday. Initially, my husband and I booked one of the Owner's Suites and our friends booked an AB, the top-level balcony room, down about 15 rooms from us on the same deck. About 3 weeks before the sailing, I convinced my sister and her husband to join us and I was able to get us all in one of the 2 Garden Villas - 14500, port side. I was dreaming about this cruise.
This cruise was all about the Garden Villa... we did go to Bermuda and had a good time there... but it wouldn't have mattered if we docked at all... it was that incredible. (Note 1: Villa description in "about cabin" section below.) (Note 2: posted you-tube videos... here is link to my Cruise Critic video posting which will get you to the videos... one is the inside, one the outside. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1080477 )
However, it is not only the quarters themselves... but how you are treated... and were we ever spoiled! The trio of our Butler, Hooda, our Concierge, Anoop and our Steward, Jonathan were top-notch. I must, particularly give compliments to Jonathan who made sure everything in our Villa was perfect, and Anoop who ensured all of our entertainment and jaunts were special. Incredible private living quarters. Our favorite of the 2 Garden Villas due to beautiful bar area vs. kitchen. Grand piano was a player-piano... good to know if no one plays! Dining table big enough for 8, light leather sofa huge and really comfy. Bar / kitchenette heavily used (meaning WE used it a lot!) Cappuccino maker was SO GOOD!!!
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Garden Villa
Incredible private living quarters. Our favorite of the 2 Garden Villas due to beautiful bar area vs. kitchen. Grand piano was a player-piano... good to know if no one plays! Dining table big enough for 8, light leather sofa huge and really comfy. Bar / kitchenette heavily used (meaning WE used it a lot!) Cappuccino maker was SO GOOD!!!
Three suites within our Villa... 1)MBR and bath simply breathtaking. Huge closet / dressing area, beautiful view out window, great shower, bath and appointments. This one had the sleeping area set back from the hallway. Note - all suites were soundproof! 2) "Guest" Suite also beautiful with living area... had smaller bathroom then the other 2, but still nice vanity area and dressing space. 3) like a 2ND MBR... bath almost identical to 1s room, jut a smaller whirlpool bath. This one had sliding glass doors that open out to the patio area... nice to have, but is a little noisy due to canvas over outside dining area whipping in wind.
Patio / Garden. Wow. 6-person hot tub that was to die for. Two dining tables... table for 8 under canvas and table for 4 open. Also used steam room (for 2 people) a lot... really great steaming and had dressing area in there.
Sitting area with benches and cushioned chairs next to hot tub, and fountain running from side of staircase that leads up to... the sundeck - another wow. This is basically a tennis court-sized AstroTurf area with lots of chaise lounges and tables and overlooks the side of the boat as well as the pool area.
None of us could imagine anything better. Seriously.
ONLY problem we had was regulation of hot water... both the shower/tubs in the suite areas, as well as the hot tub! Checked it, fixed it, happened again. Would still go back in a split second.