Dawn Princess - February 2016 - Post 2

Some shots from around the ship.

The first morning at sea. On most ships the Internet Manager's desk would have a queue a mile long as passengers seek help to setup their onboard internet accounts (not that it's complicated), In fact, when aboard Carnival Legend last year, I saw that ship had dispensed with a passenger Internet Manager altogether, leaving the bewildered to queue up at the Front Desk. Here however, the Customer Services Director (bottom right) had tables setup in the Atrium for the morning with himself and ten or so of his staff on hand to help passengers get themselves sorted out. Great Princess service, as always!

My very comfortable cabin. Although it's in one of the lower grades, I was very happy with it and its convenient and quiet location.

The Atrium and lobby bar area.

Two of the great bar staff. Melica from Serbia (top) and Lala from the Philippines (bottom).

A few of the lads pitching in to help the barman stock the fridge - don't want him away from the bar for longer than necessary!

Some shots from the bridge.

Passing Carnival Legend, en route to Noumea.

The standby helmsman and lookout.

The ship's bell - some Captains, mostly the older British ones, have it used to ring eight bells over the p.a. before the noon announcement.

The Captain, a very affable Welshman, and me.