Caribbean Cruise
February 11-18, 2006
Nancy and I are taking our first cruise ever. We are
using United Miles to take a Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) cruise to the Caribbean on
their Norwegian Dream ship. We will be in the E Staterooms on Deck 5 in
Room 5013.
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Pictures of this trip
(low-resolution thumbnails - click image for high-resolution image)
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from NCL's website.
Under the window we had a small glass-top table. To one side of
the window, we had a small sofa and across from it, a chair and a small
TV on top of a short cabinet with drawers. There was a curtain we
could draw across that area to separate it from the bedroom area.
We had a queen bed with small end tables, a small desk and a
European-style tall wall wardrobe for two. Finally, we had a
small, yet functional bathroom. Considering we were on a ship, it
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Trip
Stats:
Route: Fly: Chicago,
IL to Houston, TX
Cruise: Houston, TX to 4 ports at sea (see Itinerary below)
Miles: Fly: xxx
Cruise: xxx
Weather:
The
Itinerary:
Sleeping under a palm tree, strolling on endless beaches and eating ice
cream while floating in a turquoise sea. What could be further from your
everyday world? When you sail the Caribbean you'll discover how relaxing,
entertaining and just plain fun a week really can be. Visit a variety of
beautiful islands and escape to paradise on your next vacation.
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Location
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Arrival
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Departure
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Saturday, February 11, 2006
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Houston,
Texas
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04:00
PM
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Sunday,
February 12, 2006
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At Sea
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Monday,
February 13, 2006
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Cozumel,
Mexico
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12:00
PM
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07:00
PM
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Tuesday,
February 14, 2006
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Roatan,
Honduras
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12:00
PM
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08:00
PM
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Wednesday,
February 15, 2006
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Belize City,
Belize
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07:00
AM
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04:00
PM
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Thursday,
February 16, 2006
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Cancun,
Mexico
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08:00
AM
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03:00
PM
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Friday,
February 17, 2006
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At Sea
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Saturday,
February 18, 2006
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Houston,
Texas
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08:00
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The
Ship
Norwegian Dream
This is no illusion. She's the luxurious Norwegian Dream, one of the most
beautiful ships in the NCL fleet. Designed to take you to some very special
places, the Norwegian Dream is also a destination in herself - offering more
pleasures and treasures than most of her fortunate guests ever dreamed of. And
with the addition of a 130-foot midsection, the completely refurbished Norwegian
Dream is virtually brand new. From elegantly appointed staterooms and airy
promenades to the spectacular Observatory Lounge and Galleria of shops,
everything about the enchanting Norwegian Dream is, well, dreamy.
Activities
Whether you're looking for a Low, Medium, or High adrenaline pumping cruise, your search has come to the right place. If you're interested in spending your days being pampered from head to toe, you'll find refuge in our Full Service Beauty Salon and Spa. If you can't seen to resist from checking your emails or surfing the web, you'll be able to click away in our cozy Internet Cafe.
* Variety of daily activities led by cruise staff
* Port & shopping lectures and shore excursions
* The Galleria offers duty-free shopping
* Two outdoor pools and twin jacuzzis to relax in
* Splash pool complete with benches and a "Wet Bar" serving cold refreshments
* Deck sports include basketball, volleyball, golf driving net, table tennis, jogging track
* Fitness Center and Spa offering aerobics, state-of-the-art exercise equipment, saunas and massage treatments
* Full service Beauty Salon for hair, nail and beauty appointments
* Library and Card Room for books, cards, games and puzzles
* Conference Rooms for meetings and private functions
* Internet cafe to keep in touch with the outside world while at sea
* Photo Gallery for cruise memories, film and developing
* Kids Korner Children's Program supervised by trained youth counselors, with activities for ages 3-17
* Youth Center Video Arcade keeps teens busy with video games, jukebox, and 45" color TV.
Entertainment
As the sun sets and the little ones are sound asleep, the dynamic entertainment opportunities are just getting started for the adults. If you're looking for that perfect Lounge atmosphere, you're guaranteed to find exactly what you're looking for if not better. In the need for a little risk taking? You'll enjoy testing your luck in the Monte Carlo Casino where you'll find plenty of games to try to strike at rich on.
* Two-story Stardust Lounge with proscenium stage featuring a full-scale productions
* Dazzles nightclub with DJ and dancing till wee hours of the night
* Horseshoe-shaped Lucky's piano bar for sing-a-longs
* Observatory Lounge has floor-to-ceiling windows for incredible views and cocktails
* Monte Carlo Casino offering blackjack tables, craps, roulette, Caribbean stud poker and 158 slot machines
* Sports Bar & Grill features a wall of multiple televisions with broadcasts of sports events
* Rendezvous Bar for cocktails and piano music
Dining - The Choice Is Yours
Aboard Norwegian Dawn you'll discover NCL has rolled out the red carpet for its guests. This is Freestyle Cruising at its finest. We've created a dining atmosphere that's as free-spirited as the islands and cities we visit. Our guests can not only select from 10 spectacular restaurants with cuisine choices from all around the world, they also have the freedom to dine whenever they want. They're welcome to come early and stay late because our evening hours extend from 5:30 'til midnight. For casual dining we have two cafes that offer savory choices around the clock and 24-hour room service. And guests are encouraged to dress according to their style, not ours. There are optional formal nights, and throughout the cruise, resort casual attire is always appropriate for dinner.
Norwegian Dawn's roster of 10 restaurants has a very international flavor. The fact is, no other cruise line has more Freestyle dining choices. From the French elegance of Le Bistro to the exotic Asian allure of Bamboo, the Dawn will treat its guests to a world of culinary options. Here's your inside pass to the newest, most tempting selection of Freestyle dining on the high seas.
Jim
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Updated:
02/19/2006 06:12:09 PM
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