Live from the Dawn 1/18 - Guess who

[mbisson]

1-4 in Semana is almost a waste of time

 

Is that 1pm-4pm? If so, even if you're one of the first off the ship it really is a waste!

 

-Monte

[smeyer418]

Is that 1pm-4pm? If so, even if you're one of the first off the ship it really is a waste!

 

-Monte

May be better at 1-4 am...still a waste. opps its 7 to 4 at Semana enough time!...It would upset me to miss GSC! One of my favorite stops....

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[judyf]

Hey SHOREGUY!!! I thought you were gonna get the crew to fix the ship!;)

 

IMPORTANT:

ITINERARY CHANGE INFORMATION

Dear Valued Travel Partners & Guests,

NCL has important information for you regarding Norwegian Dawn’s March 1, 2007 sailing from New York. Travel

professionals are kindly asked to forward this important information to their clients as soon as possible.

We would like to advise you at this time of an itinerary modification due to reduced speed capabilities resulting from some

unexpected necessary engine repair work. In order to maximize time in port, and provide for the best possible itinerary

given the speed limitations, we plan to revise the itinerary as noted below, scheduling a call to Samana, Dominican

Republic and omitting the call to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. Please be assured that the engine issues reducing our

speed capabilities in no way impact the safe operation of the vessel.

Original itinerary: Revised itinerary:

Thursday depart NYC 4:00pm

Friday at sea

Saturday at sea

Sunday San Juan, PR 2:00pm to 11:00pm

Monday Tortola 8 - 6 (same)

Tuesday Philipsburg, St Maarten (same)

Wednesday St. Thomas 8 - 5

Thursday Samana, Dominican Republic 1-4

Friday at Sea

Saturday at Sea

Sunday NYC 10am

While we are looking forward to having you on board for what we believe will be a memorable and enjoyable cruise, in

light of these changes, should you prefer to reschedule your cruise, we will extend a future cruise credit with no penalty for

the cruise fare paid, valid on any of our ships from now until December 2007

.

We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause, and appreciate your understanding in this matter. Thank

you for your continued support of NCL.

Sincerely,

Robert P. Thye, Jr.

Senior Vice President, Revenue Management

 

I didn't see a SBC listed for the change as there was on the 2/18 sailing.

[Welove2cruise2]

Thu New York, New York 4:00 PM

Fri At Sea

Sat At Sea

Sun San Juan 2 PM to 11 PM

Mon Tortola 8 AM to 6 PM

Tues St. Maarten 8 AM to 5 PM

Wed St. Thomas 8 AM to 5 PM

Thur Samana 7 AM to 4 PM

Fri At Sea

Sat At Sea

Sun New York 10 AM

 

For everyone so happy we won't be in St. Thomas on a Sunday, there are FIVE other ships in port that day!

[SuiteCruiser]

Friday at sea

Saturday at sea

Sunday San Juan, PR 2:00pm to 11:00pm

Monday Tortola 8 - 6 (same)

Tuesday Philipsburg, St Maarten (same)

Wednesday St. Thomas 8 - 5

Thursday Samana, Dominican Republic 1-4

Friday at Sea

Saturday at Sea

Sunday NYC 10am

 

I'm sorry WL2C2, I just increased the font and the information sent out to the TAs and passengers says DR is 1-4. I've heard from these boards that there isn't too much going on there anyway.

 

I'm glad your whole trip hasn't been too messed up. I'm on the next cruise on the Dawn (March 11), I wonder what changes we have in store? Are you going to be posting from onboard?

[shoreguy]

Hey SHOREGUY!!! I thought you were gonna get the crew to fix the ship!;)

 

IMPORTANT:

ITINERARY CHANGE INFORMATION

Dear Valued Travel Partners & Guests,

NCL has important information for you regarding Norwegian Dawn’s March 1, 2007 sailing from New York. Travel

professionals are kindly asked to forward this important information to their clients as soon as possible.

We would like to advise you at this time of an itinerary modification due to reduced speed capabilities resulting from some

unexpected necessary engine repair work. In order to maximize time in port, and provide for the best possible itinerary

given the speed limitations, we plan to revise the itinerary as noted below, scheduling a call to Samana, Dominican

Republic and omitting the call to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas. Please be assured that the engine issues reducing our

speed capabilities in no way impact the safe operation of the vessel.

Original itinerary: Revised itinerary:

Thursday depart NYC 4:00pm

Friday at sea

Saturday at sea

Sunday San Juan, PR 2:00pm to 11:00pm

Monday Tortola 8 - 6 (same)

Tuesday Philipsburg, St Maarten (same)

Wednesday St. Thomas 8 - 5

Thursday Samana, Dominican Republic 1-4

Friday at Sea

Saturday at Sea

Sunday NYC 10am

While we are looking forward to having you on board for what we believe will be a memorable and enjoyable cruise, in

light of these changes, should you prefer to reschedule your cruise, we will extend a future cruise credit with no penalty for

the cruise fare paid, valid on any of our ships from now until December 2007

.

 

 

We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause, and appreciate your understanding in this matter. Thank

you for your continued support of NCL.

Sincerely,

Robert P. Thye, Jr.

Senior Vice President, Revenue Management

 

Sorry I tried - just be thankful you are not on one of the cruises that will in all likelyhood be canceled when they put this wonderful ship in drydock to fix the problem. Our Itinerary cahnges worked out for the better. 5 ships in St Thomas insted of 7. :)

[shoreguy]

Dinner last night was excellent – the Bistro – Platinum perk – and the staff was wonderful. Martini clinic was a lot of fun as always with perhaps 12 from our roll call showing up. The casino once again was not very good to me. Overall it remains a positive experience.

We really ended up with a bonus sea day with warm weather and enough sun for that final burn. Around 5 pm the cold front came crashing through with high winds and lightning. The seas remained calm but they did close the outside decks for about an hour.

Bollywood was the show last night but just could not bring myself to see it for perhaps the 5th time. I am soory I missed the crew and staff doing the Norwegian Way.

Just a note on what the crew has to deal with. Our waiter in Gatsby’s tonight as we waited a few minutes for out table in the Bistro is the proud father of a 12 day old daughter that he will not see until September.

Since I still have a couple of hours of internet time I will take some time tomorrow to check the thread for questions and try and reply.

Good night all.

[shoreguy]

shoreguy-I really appreciate the updates. I look forward to sailing the Dawn someday (probably in Miami, but who know how itineraries can change) and a lot of the reason I hope to do it is due to you.

 

BTW-Cecilia will probably kill me for asking, but with the changes allowing jeans in the dining rooms, have you noticed many doing so? And (in your opinion) has it affected the ambiance of the rooms?

 

BTW-Cool dolphin photo!

 

enjoy

-Monte

 

 

Had to log back in for this one - no change in dress code or behavior - Jeans are still listed as not allowed in the dinning rooms after 5:30 pm - two nights designated as " tonights the night to dress up" I have seen no jeans at dinner this trip. I would guess if someone showed up in them they would allow them to enter but the old requested dress code remains unchanged

[Welove2cruise2]

I'm sorry WL2C2, I just increased the font and the information sent out to the TAs and passengers says DR is 1-4. I've heard from these boards that there isn't too much going on there anyway.

 

I'm glad your whole trip hasn't been too messed up. I'm on the next cruise on the Dawn (March 11), I wonder what changes we have in store? Are you going to be posting from onboard?

 

The 3/1 Dawn cruise WILL be in Samana from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The information I received was through an e-mail directly from NCL. If I could figure out a way to copy the darn pdf I'd do it -- or attach it...:rolleyes:

[Maryfrei]

Thanks again for the updates! The dolphin picture is fantastic:).

 

I wasn't worrying about my April trip, but after these latest changes, I am getting a little nervous and will be really bummed if it is cancelled:(.

 

Did they do the half price for early dining on your voyage? Can't wait for the rest of your posts!

[snorklinbarb]

Hi Jim,

 

Sounds like another fantastic trip. It's always great when the roll call participates in lots of things. Can't wait to see the pictures.

 

Is Margaret behaving herself? Keep her away from the tequila and popcorn.:D

Please say hello.

 

I don't regret missing Dan Hodge's "headliner" show! Must admit I did enjoy the "Name that Tune" contest though.

 

Next up the Gem? Are you going to do one of the European tours/ta also?

 

Thanks again.:)

[ria926]

I wasn't worried about my 4/23 trip either, but after that announcement from NCL you know the ship will have to be fixed!!! And that means someons cruise vacation is going to be cancelled!!

Glad you had a good time shoreguy......thanks for all the info.........

[Sheils65]

We're sailing 4-12..............:eek:

[tekmom]

We're traveling July 14-21st. I'm concerned about our time frame. With my luck, they'll do the Rosie cruise the week before, then cancel mine.. That would go over badly for the people who got bumped originally, because our trip is filling up super fast due to alot of the bumps moving to that week. Can you imagine?

[smeyer418]

Its my understanding that the problem is in the engines not in the pods. At least one of the four enginees is being repaired. The engines power generators that provide electricity to the pods(and the rest of the ship). This normally doesn't require a dry docking to repair. But I am not sure since NCL is keeping this close to its vest. SOmetimes I wish people would be more transparent what the problem is...if they know.

[Don Haynes]

I would think its 7 am too, three hours isn't enough time to even bother making a stop, considering Samana is a tender port.

[SailAways]

We're traveling July 14-21st. I'm concerned about our time frame. With my luck, they'll do the Rosie cruise the week before, then cancel mine.. That would go over badly for the people who got bumped originally, because our trip is filling up super fast due to alot of the bumps moving to that week. Can you imagine?

 

It would seem that the ship would be repaired "Prior" to her charter.

Gotta' keep Rosie happy, now, don't they??:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Smellytoes]

Had to log back in for this one - no change in dress code or behavior - Jeans are still listed as not allowed in the dinning rooms after 5:30 pm - two nights designated as " tonights the night to dress up" I have seen no jeans at dinner this trip. I would guess if someone showed up in them they would allow them to enter but the old requested dress code remains unchanged

 

Thanks for that information. That is what I've been waiting to hear. Now I can start shopping for the kids for our 4/12 (hopefully:o ) sailing.

[Big Al B.]

If it is diesel problems, they will more than likely keep working on it on the fly. My nephew used to work for Wurtsilla, the company that makes many of the marine diesels. He was based in San Juan and often he would ship out on a cruise so they could work on the engines at sea. The ships have a bit of a redundancy for this.

[mbisson]

Had to log back in for this one - no change in dress code or behavior - Jeans are still listed as not allowed in the dinning rooms after 5:30 pm - two nights designated as " tonights the night to dress up" I have seen no jeans at dinner this trip. I would guess if someone showed up in them they would allow them to enter but the old requested dress code remains unchanged

 

Thanks Jim. Guess any "change" adopted, hasn't gone fleet wide. That is unless they're reversing course on that one. I can live with it either way, but some consider the dress code of utmost importance.

 

-Monte

[angeljt]

Thanks Jim. Guess any "change" adopted, hasn't gone fleet wide. That is unless they're reversing course on that one. I can live with it either way, but some consider the dress code of utmost importance.

 

-Monte

 

They sure do! Guess we will go with the flow... Either way is fine by me.

Jackie

[FundyGirl]

Sorry I tried - just be thankful you are not on one of the cruises that will in all likelyhood be canceled when they put this wonderful ship in drydock to fix the problem. :)

 

Shoreguy are you basing this on fact or speculation???? Do you have an "inside scoop" you'd like to share??? :)

[mbisson]

They sure do! Guess we will go with the flow... Either way is fine by me.

Jackie

 

Good attitude-What was that old song? "Don't Worry. Be Happy"

 

(But I am trying to avoid the lines now that make me wear a suit & tie.) LOL

 

-Monte

[angeljt]

Good attitude-What was that old song? "Don't Worry. Be Happy"

 

(But I am trying to avoid the lines now that make me wear a suit & tie.) LOL

 

-Monte

 

I don't blame you, especially if you have to wear one for work all week.

Jackie

 

You've got this right!!!

 

Don't worry, be happy

Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style

Ain't got not girl to make you smile

But don't worry be happy

Cause when you worry

Your face will frown

And that will bring everybody down

So don't worry, be happy :D

[Welove2cruise2]

Jim: looks like you have wonderfully calm seas for the trip back up north! I hope you'll post again before we head out!

 

Jackie: we'll have a great time!