brikee

A few years ago I was eating at nicks pizza in forest hills queens NY. The pizza makers were preparing the pizza right behind the glass. We were chatting with the server about the great pizza and he said the same thing. It's the water in NY. I live here and the tap water tastes great. I do drink it after it goes through a brita filter. I've lived in Florida for 8 years when I was younger and the water down there is not the same.

I took my son when he was one on breakaway a few years ago. He has so much fun. Although he was too young to be left at splash academy they had things for him to do. Everyday they would leave toys out and have mommy and me classes for guppies. We are going back at the end of this month with him now three and little brother one along with his one year old cousin and my friends two year old. They are going to have a blast. If you aren't sure look up breakaway Norwegian toddler on YouTube. There is one family who had a very long video of their family trip with their yougins. It's fun to watch.

Crepes in buffet with a scoop of ice cream.

I would say try the foods in mdr. If you are on a seven day cruise the time will go by fast.

Again thanks to everyone for their interest in this post. Especially thanks to the person who gave me Andy Stuart's email address. NCL and I have worked something out that we are both very comfortable with. I don't think it would have been done without CC helping me get to the right person. I had googled trying to get email or phone numbers and had had no luck other than generic information. Should have tried CC a week ago.

Woohoo congrats OP! I'm glad you were able to work something out. I find it noble that you would go out of your way to give the best cruise vacation experience for your guests. I don't see it as entitled at all because you really don't have to do anything. I would feel very blessed if someone went out of their way to put my family in a haven suite. Enjoy your vacation!

Good luck! Please let us know if you are able to make any progress. Also I would encourage you to call the upsell number directly if your travel agent can only get so far.

Would you happen to have for 3 year olds? Also any tips on splash academy? My 3 year old will be going in April.

Free grats would be awesome. This current promo with onboard credits is ok too.

Does anyone know what promotions will be after the summer splash? Sorry if this has been posted before.

Good review. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks everyone! I will call the access desk tomorrow morning!

My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer stage IV back in July '16 at the age of 36. He had been having abdominal pain for months which took so long to diagnose. It's been a rollercoaster these past few months. We love cruising and booked a 14day cruise on the Breakaway Jan 29-Feb 12. We weren't really sure what his health condition would be like and had already purchased insurance so we can always cancel right before the cruise. We understand the risks involved being on a ship. My husband mainly wants to go so he can create memories with our sons (3 year old and a 1 year old) and spend time with the family. We would be travelling w/ my mother, father and brother in laws. We booked a 2bedroom haven suite (through upsell yay!) and a mini spa suite for our inlaws. Our inlaws have been really great with the kids so we wanted them to have a break.

He has been through 12 rounds of chemo and had his last treatment Dec 15. He also lost a lot of weight, in Jan '16 he was around 160-170lbs and now he is around 108lbs. Physically he is very weak but spiritually and mentally he is strong. His doctor said that if he wants to go on the cruise then he would be ok as long as we understand the risks. He was doing really well and his cancer was responding at first but now it sort of plateau'd. Also since he has gotten very weak we decided to do a chemo break for now so he can recuperate and gain weight again.

I really want to make this the best vacation for him. We were planning just to stay in the haven room most of the time, he can see the islands from his balcony. We have a wheelchair incase he needs to get around. On another thread, I read about renting a recliner which I thought is a good idea. We will get a neulasta shot to boost his white blood cell counts right before the trip. I'm planning to email the accessdesk about bringing on hydration bags (to get through his port) and ensure shakes to keep up his weight. He is also taking ip6 everyday. Our nurse was also wondering if she could speak w/ the ship doctor to help w/ any preparations. Our travel agent has also been great.

Normally before a cruise, I'll have all of our bags packed and excursions planned weeks in advance. Honestly, I wasn't sure if we might make the trip but now we are two weeks away and I have to start packing soon. He is really looking forward to this trip and we hope it isn't our last cruise as a family. I'm so thankful each day that he is still with us fighting.

I was wondering if anyone else had any other tips, it would be really great to hear. Thanks in advance.

Oh ok good to know! I checked last week and there were so many cabins open. Heck I was even able to upsell to the Haven yesterday somehow. Very strange.

We are booked on Jan 29th Breakaway sailing 14 day itinerary and it seems like all of the cabins are not available. Anyone have any idea what might be going on?

You need a new TA. I had a very sucky TA once. Now I have found a good one and am so happy. She returns calls the same day even if it is in the evening. She has helped us get 150$ once and upgraded. She is amazing.

Thank you for sharing and I'm so glad to hear about your son. My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer stage 4 in July. He is undergoing chemo treatment now. We have a trip planned in January and purchased insurance incase put doc doesn't approve. We have the coolest Dr at MSK and they told us to wait and see his condition in Jan.

But I agree with you if there is anything abnormal to see the dr. My husband had abdominal pain for months and saw 3-4drs before he was diagnosed properly.

Ok saw some recommendations from mdr. Thanks!

Thanks everyone! Collecting tips for our cruise in January.

I'm surprised there aren't any dishes from MDR?

Please share any favorite dishes you've had on the Breakaway in the free dining areas. Pics are especially appreciated!

Here's my fave: crepes in the buffet with ice cream in the middle. Topped with or without chocolate sauce. Yummo!!

Actually my travel agent just called and said everyone in the cabin has access to the spa. Woohoo! :)

Thanks for your response! If there are only two spa passes for the spa cabin, could they be used interchangeably? Like if both gals wanted to go or both guys.

If we book a spa balcony mini suite does it mean that all of the guests in the cabin will have access to the spa? I'm booking for my inlaws and our aunt and uncle are staying with them in the same cabin (b6 large balcony). The prices dropped on our 14 day cruise and we can upgrade to a mini spa balcony for 200$. Just wondering if it might be worth it. We have a large balcony and they don't mind either way. Last time we went on a cruise together they had an inside cabin so they don't really care for a balcony. However I thought it might be a treat if they could be surprised with spa access.

Going back home is a smart move. I'm sure everyone on the ship would rather be on land instead of very choppy seas. The compensation is appropriate and I would probably use it towards another cruise but not in February!

I don't think they should have tried to outrun the storm. I'm not sure of their itinerary but on our last feb cruise the captain maneuvered around the storm (ride was still choppy but not like the anthem) and we wound up skipping the next port (San Juan which wasn't a big deal).

Trying this for Brikee, sometimes the links work better when copied.

Yes this worked. Thank you!!

Ever since my past February cruise I vowed not to travel during this month. I hope everyone on the ship makes it home safely.