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Christine DiMauro

Age: 48
Occupation: Programmer
Number of Cruises: 4
Cruise Line: NCL
Ship: Dawn
Sailing Date: March 14th, 2004
Itinerary: Florida, Bahamas

Just returned from the NCL cruise out of NYC to Florida and the Bahamas. Overall, I would give this cruise a 7.5

My family (husband and 2 boys) had a great time leaving from NYC without the hassle of flying to Florida. Our rooms were mini-suites on Deck 11 and they were maintained meticulously.

My 'complaint' really has nothing to do with NCL. My problem were the other passengers. I guess for some of them, this was their first cruise or they just don't understand propriety. Many (at lest 30%) of the men came to dinner in ragged, old jeans, with short sleve shirts (no jacket) displaying tattoos.

Additionally, there were numerous fat people. I mean really, large people who looked uncomfortable walking on a ship.

I know this sounds snobbish, but I am a middle-aged, healthy woman who likes to make a good impression in public, and felt that many people dressed like they were going to the Mall.

I think this is what happens when cruises get less expensive and people do not invest (or just buy) some decent travel wear.

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