The Norwegian Dawn cruise from NYC to the Bahamas April 25, 2004 was as great a cruise as I've been on. The weather was a challenge the first few days with some light rain but that didn't dampen the spirits of the guests onboard. Plenty of onboard activities to keep busy.

The ship itself is a grand one, very clean throughout. We had a super cabin steward who took care of our every need.

Food was exceptional. We tended to dine in the Venetian Dining Room more often, although the other venues we tried were excellent as well. Staff were all very upbeat and friendly. The freestyle cruise experience is very accommodating and we enjoyed it more than the other cruise lines we've used. Read more