As a retirement trip a group of 6 took the Canada/New England cruise on the NCL Dawn the last week on Sept. The destination was outstanding, even if I can not speak French. Gaspe, La baie, and Quebec are French but interesting to visit.

Embarkment was the easiest I've every had. Taxi arrived at 10:45. We were waiting to be called onto ship at 11:05. Very efficient. Room ready at 2.

Garden buffet was laid out different than on the Jewel (which I was on in June) Really liked the breakfast selection including the grits--a southern thing. Not as many regional dishes like on the Jewel. Thank goodness. Read more