We booked our cruise in February, hence i had almost 6 months to wait before our sailing date. I did alot of research and was sort of bumbed out about what i had read. To my suprise this cruise was amazing the Dawn is an absolutley GORGEOUS ship. The food is elegant and the restaraunts are absolutley breath taking. The ship is enormous, and comparing to the other cruise lines I have cruised with the rooms are very roomy, (we stayed in a mini-suite with a balcony) the balcony was a nice touch. It was nice to go to Florida to see south beach and in port canaveral we met up with old friends. Nassau, Bahamas is breathtaking and you must make an effort to see atlantis. The private island is sort of a joke, it is very pretty but the water was infested with jelly fish and it is very small so make sure you get to the island on one of the first 5 - 10 shuttles.. otherwise it is a great time and you wont want it to end. One last thing, my mother is a clean freak and this was the most clean boat i have ever seen they clean like you wouldnt believe and there are hand sanitizers before you go into and leave every room, restaruant and casino. VERY NICE