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I apologize that the menus and the Freestyle Dailies are small and tough to read. Photobucket seems to downsize photos from their full size making it tough to see the print. I'm not sure if there's a setting that can be changed so they are easier to read.

Thank you again for the heads up. Managed to read the Dailies using the zoom. Sailing Sunday and it helps to know in advance if some ressies might have to be switched. Some things change and others don't. I am really hoping 'Oh What a Night' is still there (and I'm really hoping Karl doesn't sail with us :eek:).

It was on Thursday at 7:30 and 9:30. They also did a matinee on Friday at 3pm. I don't believe it's on all sailings. Dan Dan said it was a "treat" that we were going to be able to see them.

Thank you for your info. I hope the "treat" lasts a couple of weeks to include our sailing on the 25th :D.

Look forward to your photos.

Oh What A Night:

This was in the Breakaway Theater and is a Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons Tribute Show with a little history and comedy thrown in. They were very good and were entertaining. The only problem with this showroom is it's smaller than it should be and the seats are fairly uncomfortable.

Great review. What night is this Tribute offered? Is it on all sailings? We are Sept. 25th.

I understand the shuttle takes you from the ship to Mallory Square. Do you have to go back to Mallory Square to shuttle back to the ship?

Was just Googling around Key West and spotted this line. Is this the drop off/pick-up location for the shuttle back to the ship? Looks like it's across from the Shipwreck Museum near the Aquarium.

Can anyone just back confirm this or is this something else.

Took awhile but I found it. This is what we used to navigate on our own. Devils Bay is on the left at the end #14.

Key to Using the Map

A. Beach. Dinghy landings are prohibited, but there is a dinghy mooring and you can swim to the beach.

B. Shrubs. You may leave snorkeling equipment while exploring the boulders. Also, site of vendors selling T-shirts and shells.

C. Poor Man's Bar. Sells drinks, hamburgers, T-shirts.

D. Trail to taxi drop-off, about a 7 minute easy walk.

E. Snorkeling is quite good in this area for fish; also, to the north where you can find Elk Horn Coral formations. West of the dinghy landing.

1. Entrance. You'll have to crouch and waddle like a duck here!

2. Shelf Boulder. Note fault through top of adjacent boulder to right of this boulder.

3. North Cabe. Note deep holes caused by uneven erosion. Also, note the size of this boulder, one of the largest here.

4. "The Baths." A great photo opportunity! Notice on the huge boulder to your right the beautiful markings caused by chemical reaction of rain water (weak carbonic acid) with minerals.

5. The Throne. Another fun photo opportunity.

6. Ship's Keep Boulder. As you stand under this boulder look at its shape. Doesn't it look like the keel of a sailboat to you?

7. Walk under the ship's keel as far as you can to the south, then turn around and look up. This magnificent tunnel is Neptune's Hideaway. Notice the pitting on the boulders on your left. Now retrace your steps back out to the edge of the first pool.

8. The Cathedral. Look up and marvel at the limited points of contact between the massive boulders above you!

9. Tarzan Land. The roots are of pomegranate trees which you'll see when you climb above in a moment or two.

10. Boulder House. Notice how dry it is in here, even when it rains. Now retrace your steps a few yards and turn to your left and start up the incline. Look to you right to see ...

11. Geodesic Cave. One of the prettiest, most intricate of the caves. Another great photo opportunity. Continue to climb up. Just as you emerge between the two boulders, look ahead to see ...

12. Whale's Head. Notice to the left of the whale's mouth an obelisk which was once part of the Whale's Head boulder. Stand near the obelisk now and look to the west to find the entrance to Neptune's Hideaway. Now a new shape has emerged!

13. Lion's Head. Start at the top of the boulder and let your eye follow the line down to the left. Do you see the lion's forehead and nose? See his upper jaw, his eye, the markings on his face and his mane. 14. Ethiopian Head. A striking formation to the left of the lion.

Google street view is now in Bermuda, including beaches and all sorts of tourist sites. Check it out!

 

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.2507688,-64.8230891,3a,75y,71.18h,89.27t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sKkxf57Vhig9mEHaJylyKag!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DKkxf57Vhig9mEHaJylyKag%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D128.6601%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656

Thank you so much. I've just been waiting for this! Playing with it all morning :eek:!

Good Morning Seadog!

Just catching up on your Bermuda departure :(. Happy to catch your morning walkabout. We're heading out for the holiday weekend in a few hours so I'll have to wait until Tuesday to finish your review. We'll be on the last cruise to Bermuda on Oct 18th.

Safe sailing and thank you so much for giving us all the opportunity to sail with you this week.

Thank you again for the early morning walk. Everything is so peaceful. Enjoy your day at the beach :D.

Were waving! Hi Danefan!!!!!

 

 

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We see you :D!

Cannot help but spam this beautiful sunrise:

 

https://vimeo.com/137939898

 

 

 

 

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That's beautiful! (Last night's moon was great too.) Love your early morning walks. Thank you for taking us along :).

 

My fav, eggs benny, yummy

 

 

 

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I just knew that eggs benny was coming. My fav too :D.

I have been wondering the same thing. You are able to book everything else but the Cirque show has yet to show up for our BA October cruise. :confused:

 

Anyone know if this is normally located under dining or entertainment?

We're on Breakaway in October and have booked the other shows but Cirque is not listed. Called PCC and she could not find it either. No explanation. Also last year certain Second City shows had to have reservations and they are also not listed for booking.

Wondering what's going on?

Thank you for your wonderful reviews. I am still trying to catch up with the Sun but the Sky was what I was waiting for. Also looking forward to your day to day thoughts on the Sky.

We were just on the 4 day Dec. 8th cruise and after seeing your beautiful glass elevator atrium photos noticed that Santa must have visited the Sky between your cruise and ours ;).

The lobster was very good and no lines at all and my sailing had over 5,000 people onboard.

Just wondering how the Seafood Night in the Buffet is working out. What time did you go? Are there lines earlier? If you go later does the lobster run out?

Great review Curtis. Your pictures were wonderful as always.

Maiden Transatlantic Day 5 - Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 3 pm

Ben Takes the Plunge!

 

 

Yippeeeeee...

 

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Kyle - where are you? You left Ben HANGING -(Ooops! sorry-that was previous review). You left Ben SLIDING!!!!!!

Waiting for more. I have the most fun reading Ben and his assistant's reviews!

Ditto - Agreed - We're all still here :D!

That's what I was doing and why I missed it as well. I thought of seeing if Dh could go in my place, but we figured we'd do the tour the next time around. Perhaps you can ask if you can go on the paid tour instead due to the conflict and since you will be organizing the M&G. They might consider it. I'm not sure when you're going but Sean Wurmhoering is the HD for the next few months, the same one that was on the Star when we were there, so perhaps a note to him would help.

Thanks Xena, Breakaway being a new ship and I've been following her for months on Everything Breakaway, this is one tour I don't want to miss.

We are the last cruise to Bermuda in October. Good news about Sean. Hope he is still there. We had such a great time with him on the Star. So many reviews I've been reading mention the "disconnect" between staff and crew. This is not the NCL I know. I'm sure Sean will straighten this out.

I'll manage something re the Ship's Tour - even if I go on the tour and cut out early for the meeting. Thanks for your help.

Thank you Pat! :D Good to see you around here, I hope that you've been having a great year. :)

 

I didn't go on the tour I believe that it was at 10am and I knew that it would overlap. One member that went said that he left before it was over to at least stop by the M&G and that was about 40 minutes in. So unfortunately for the free behind the scenes tour it's definitely an either or situation.

Thanks Xena - problem with that is that I'm organizing the M&G Meeting :eek:.

Thank you Robin for a very informative review. Lots of questions answered. I think it's great to have all different types of reviews from all different points of interest (BTW I love a good long Coka review :D).

Smoking was definitely permitted at the bars on the Waterfront and the tables for the bars.. Don't think it was allowed at the outdoor restaurant tables.

Robin

In all the pictures posted I have yet to see any smoking receptacles outside on the Waterfront/Deck 7 area like they have on the Jewel Class ships. Did I just miss them or do you have to roam around looking for a blue ashtray. What are the rules around the pool area?

Xena, just catching up with the reviews now. Yours was excellent as always! Love, love your interviews.

One question I have is concerning the Platinum Ship's Tour. Others have said it was scheduled the same time as the Meet & Greet Meeting. Was this the case on your sailing? How did you handle that?

Well it took me two days to catch up with you. Breakaway to Bermuda - another absolutely wonderful review! You did it again!

What an experience this was for the last few months from the Everything Breakaway thread to your review. Not only are you a great reviewer but the time and dedication you spent researching that ship was amazing. (If I had a nickel for every person that asked you to find their stateroom I could go on two cruises.)

Looking forward to your Carnival Breeze review!

Slice, more great pictures! I'm still shopping in the gift store. Saw my ship ornament to add to my collection. Fantastic video - looks like she held her own :eek:!

Slice, great review, lots of info. Also loved all the pictures of the menus, food and items in the gift shop. Did I mention the food :rolleyes:?

Slice, fantastic job! I've never seen so many MDR menus in one place. You're the best!