My partner and I eagerly awaited our recent cruise from Dover, UK to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This time, we were off on our Summer vacation cruise. We started by spending 4 days in London and were glad the ship was going to take us home without having to fly. This was my 21st cruise and my partner's 22nd.

Embarkation at Dover was interesting. We took the National Express bus service from Victoria Station, London, which was absolutely wonderful and very reasonable. For the both of us, the cost was $40, not bad for a 55 mile (2 hour) trip to Dover. It can be quite expensive otherwise.

The Princess Representatives were courteous, but all of our records were not on the system upon arrival. We were asked for name, address and telephone number. They didn't have our Captain Circle information or Shipboard Credit information. This is why we travel with a file folder of all documentation and confirmations. We boarded the ship and, though the Dawn is older, it was quite nice, as it had been refitted not long ago. Read more