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On 5/3/2024 at 4:27 AM, Asawi said:

Most (all?) ships have a room where you can leave your luggage. On my recent Bliss cruise it was Q Smokehouse, on other ships it has been the Bliss lounge. I have seen others mentioning the casino. When I have used this service it has been manned and it's like leaving your coat in  a manned wardrobe where you get a numbered ticket.

I just got off the Breakaway on Sunday, If you would like there is a room where you can leave your carry on.  They did announce the room over the loudspeaker but I don't remember which one it was.

On 5/2/2024 at 1:51 PM, SAmome said:

Hi guys!  It's been 5 years plus I think since last NCL cruise.  Breakaway has been getting some iffy reviews but I had a good time on the Escape and Bliss back when.  I've never been to GSC....... maybe spoiled by CocoCay.  How bad is the tendering on this "bigger" ship?  I'm guessing either super early or super late for tenders.  I'm bad about waiting around in lines nowadays, especially if hot. Sailing without any perks or priority.

 

Are there any Glow parties or White parties outside where might want to pack all white or neon? 

 

Any need to get reservations for Burn the Floor when get onboard (do they even take reservations?), not able to make them in the app. I'm guessing not needed.

 

Only doing one specialty restaurant and it's between Ocean Blue or Le Bistro if anyone has recent experience and opinions?

 

Any other tips or recommendations related to this ship specifically or NCL/GSC for someone who hasn't sailed in awhile?

 

We do have the drink package (like most it seems these days) and some of the reviews mentioned lines and waits for drinks so that's a bummer but perhaps better for my liver.  

 

Thanks everyone for any info you can provide. 🙂 

Just got back on Sunday 5/19 from a week on the Breakaway. Can't answer the question about the tender as we had priority because we booked a cabana.  I believe there was a Glow party didn't see anything for a White party.  We had no problem getting a reservation for Burn the Floor, while on the ship, it's a not to be missed show!  Didn't go to either of those 2 restaurants.  Never waited more than 5 minutes for a drink. 

I hope so, I'm boarding the Breakaway on Mothers Day!

18 hours ago, yakcruiser said:

Not hype. Very relevant. Some folks who do not get to cruise 7 or 8 times a year due to work or financial constraints choose their cruises very carefully and itineraries are very important to them.

That's a perfect statement!

11 hours ago, YVRteacher said:

The Breakaway has luggage storage for carry on items you don’t want to keep with you until the cabins are ready. It is in Bliss lounge.

Thank you, that is good to know.

1 hour ago, comfy_critters said:

I'm on May 12 Breakaway, too. We completed the check-in process online yesterday (can be done on the website or via the app) and then once completed, you can print the documents including the luggage tags.  

Thank you - we're all set.  We have everything now.

Sorry....missed the point, and it got a little off topic.  I had a question to ask him and he answered it.I thought that's the point of these boards.

I'm not waiting for the luggage tags in the mail, I'll just print from my e-docs.  I just thought it was weird that he's on the sailing after me and got the tags and then somebody mentioned he's probably in the haven which makes sense. 

Thanks!

Interesting, I'm on May 12 and didn't get luggage tags.

5 minutes ago, TYTY said:

What is your sail date? I'm also on the Breakaway next week and didn't get luggage tags.

OOPS....meant next month!!

What is your sail date? I'm also on the Breakaway next week and didn't get luggage tags.

Quite a few years ago we used Robert's Tours, I would highly recommend them.

Thank you...I would probably prefer that in colder locations also!

What are PrivaSea balconies?

14 minutes ago, L1211 said:

@TYTYI can’t find the cost - did you find any info?  I think it’s annual? 

www.chefsmakingwaves.com

I really wanted to be on this cruise but it sold out before I could make a reservation!

I'm staying there in May so I'm also interested in answers.

On 2/17/2024 at 11:26 AM, BirdTravels said:

To start with, your “notarized” letter is useless. with that, you would be denied boarding. 
 

You need to complete the required NCL parent consent forms and get copies of the parent’s IDs. Follow the cruise line rules, not something you made up. 

Wow - that was a little harsh, in my mind not a bad thing to have.  I'd rather have more documents than less.

Miami

Hi - wondering if anybody has anything to say about the EB Hotel.  They have a cruise and stay package.

I'm wondering the same thing...we're there from 6am-2pm.

Thanks, that's what I thought but just wanted to make sure!

Hi - I reserved my FAS dining and I received the confirmation.  On the first line it says "You have selected a' la carte specialty dining, charges for your selections will be added to your onboard acount". 

Why would we be charged, isn't is free?

I had the same issues yesterday on my Samsung, but I just tried it and it's working now.

Thanks....I'm following!