We spent 7nights on the Dawn with 2 adults, 1 child. The week was relaxing, Bermuda is beautiful and everyone had a nice week. But it was not as good as it could be.

First, my nearly 13 year old wanted to be in the teen program. We asked both the cruise line and the travel agent before we left and we were reassured there was no problem. But there was. She was not allowed to join the program and had to stay in the 10-12 age group and she was not so pleased. The restrictions on the children in that program were extensive and often just plain silly. One young staff member embarrassed her greatly in front of the teens and she was mortified. He is young and didn't know about how sensitive 12 year olds can be but he should do better.

The room had a nice ocean view but it was SO loud. We could easily hear folks in the hall and in both adjoining rooms speaking in normal voices. In other words, zero privacy. We could also hear the sounds from the theatre during rehearsals and performances so clearly I knew exactly what lyrics they were singing. When I complained at the front desk, she told me ear plugs are sold on board. Many things on board are expensive -- $11 for a pilates class, $12 for yoga, $119 to just sit in the spa area and enjoy the indoor pool and deck chairs, many expensive restaurants. Read more