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We have done disney for a few days then a cruise out of Canaveral before. Definitely the right order, you'll need the rest after Disney! We drove though but very easy. I'm sure there are car services you can schedule, or uber.

Can't wait to follow along!  We were on Symphony in April and will be on Harmony this next May. Eastern as well but with San Juan instead of St Thomas.  I would love to see a show schedule and current menus at least for 150 central park, sabor and jamies.  Hope you have a great time! happy sailing!

Can't wait to follow along!  We were on Symphony in April and will be on Harmony this next May. Eastern as well but with San Juan instead of St Thomas.  I would love to see a show schedule and current menus at least for 150 central park, sabor and jamies.  Hope you have a great time! happy sailing!

We did this on the Freedom in Aug, no special show seating.  Did get the gold sea pass card for the lounge but was told no Chops.  

On 1/3/2019 at 8:27 AM, Nautical Mile said:

This was the first time that my husband and I visited Roatan and we were so impressed by the beauty of the beach and the friendliness of the people.  We booked a private tour through Victor Bodden and couldn't have been happier with our choice.  Kessel was wonderful as our private driver/guide.  He was friendly, informative, and provided the best tour of our vacation.  We held monkeys, sloths, birds, toured the island, and spent hours at West Bay beach, Paradise Beach hotel.  Thank you Victor and Kessel!!!

Thinking about a private tour. How much was the day pass to Paradise beach?

thx!

On 12/20/2018 at 12:20 PM, remrph said:

Just back from Roatan on Allure of the Seas.  Took the fun 'n sun tour with Victor Bodden.

 

We had a great day.  The tour was a good way to see the island and the views from up in the hills.  The stop at the animal sanctuary was interesting and fun.  West Side beach was beautiful.  Could spend hours there.  Pre-cruise reservations and communication was excellent.  Had a bit of a hard time finding their booth at the pier.  We were on Royal Caribbean and I was concerned about the warning in the pre-cruise paperwork about "imposters posing as Bodden employees."  I finally found the booth and was told you only have to worry about that at the Mahogany Bay pier NOT where Royal Caribbean docks.

 How much beach time did you get with the fun n sun tour? I saw 1 review where they where back to the ship at noon. I really want to have at least until 2-3pm on the beach.thx!

Following along - we are on the same trip April 6th, was also thinking of the same Bodden Fun and Sun tour.

Have a great time!

Following along. we are on her Aug 11th!

Love it! We will be on Freedom in August. Can't wait to follow along! Have fun and safe travels!

Going to be in St Thomas from 7am to 6pm. Was trying to see if going to St John and Trunk bay on our own was worth it. Based on these pics... YES!

Those who did the Catamaran sail to Nevis excursions with Royal Caribbean -- did they serve any drinks? ie open bar, rum punch, or the like?

Following along - love your writing style! On the epic in Dec and looking at a western med cruise in 2 years!

Well hello there! Hope you are doing well.

 

Wait a minute....wait just a minute. You have a 13 month old...hmm, if my calculations are correct (and they may not be because I'm super tired and have been sick)...you got a lasting gift/reminder from the Breakaway cruise. :D Congrats.

Not quite a souvenir from last October - I just had a baby boy 5 weeks ago. He will be 13 months when we sail Dec 2017. Though we do have a 3 yo souvenir from our first cruise on the Sun in 2012! ;)

Hi Kim!

Just following along. You and I were on the same breakaway cruise to Bermuda last Oct (2015). I used your review from your Dawn to Bermuda trip to extensively plan our time in Bermuda! Here we go again -- we have the same trip on Epic planned for Dec 2017. This time instead of just me and my husband we will be bringing our 2 kids who will be 4 and 13 months at the time of sailing, as well as my parents and brother. Let's just say - thank goodness for the UBP!!! Thanks again for such an extensive review. It helps just to daydream - seeing as it's still over 1 yr away!

Sorry the baths weren't what you expected. Extended family certain can complicate things when you are trying to make everyone happy. We are just planning on Cane Garden Bay that day - I don't dare do anything too adventurous with little ones along. Did you happen to see any "regular" taxis on Tortola? Not the open air ones. I don't mind our 4 yr old traveling a short distance without a car seat but we planned to bring a seat for our 13 month old. I doubt open air taxis are designed to accommodate a car seat!

Hope you were able to enjoy the rest of your trip. Thanks again - Love the pictures!!!

I am looking at a large balcony room on the Epic. Would be my husband and I and our 13 month old. (yes we are crazy). I was wonder where the crib typically fits and if we should book a room with the bed near the balcony or having the couch near the balcony. I am leaning toward the bed near the balcony. I am hoping that during nap time I can sneak out on the balcony without disturbing baby. Any pics of the room set up with a crib would be appreciated.

Also looking at traveling from port Canaveral to St Thomas, Tortola and GSC the first week of Dec. Any ideas on weather and the likely hood of GSC getting cancelled?

Thanks!

 

Are you renting the boat from H2O ? I have some suggestions of places to go !!

 

We just got back and had a ton of fun !

We are renting from H2O next month for their 5 hour rental special. We would love some suggestions - particularly if there is a place to grab sandwiches and beer/wine before we head out or a place to dock to jump out and grab some.

Thanks!

I have never cruised out of NYC before and we've never taken Amtrak. Our train leaves Penn station at 12:06 and I know Amtrak recommends being at the station 45 mins prior. Can anyone give me any idea of what time we should do self walk off in order to get through customs and get a cab and be there on time? We love a calm quite breakfast in the dining room (and a couple final mimosas) before we join the real world again. We will be on Ncl breakaway. Coming back on Sunday Oct 11th. Thanks for the help.

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That speak easy martini is one of my absolute favorites. Can you get these specialty drinks at any bar or are they only available at the restaurants? Also are some of the wines (by the glass) only available in the specialty restaurants? You see where my priorities are..... :D

Enjoy the sail home! Thanks so much - you have really made my week so much better. 1 month to the date and we'll be on her. Even better that grandma will be at home with our 2 year old!

I'm an early bird too. Love the peace and quiet of wandering the ship while everyone else is asleep. And loving waking up to your pictures each morning! Thanks so much you've really brightened my week!

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We are on the Oct 4th sailing. Looking forward to your review!

Those were some of my exact questions! Hoping for some more input. We are going to be in Bermuda in Oct. We don't mind walking a bit and I HATE waiting for buses. We are thinking of taking the early ferry to St George then walking to Fort St Catherines then tobacco Bay. Then taking a taxi to swizzle inn for lunch. Anyone know possible taxi cost between the two?

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My husband and I will be in midtown Manhattan for a very quick overnight stay before our ncl breakaway trip. We are coming in on Amtrak to Penn station in the early afternoon and staying at Hotel 373. We are looking to cram in a few touristy things that afternoon and into the evening. Mainly walking to times square, central park, Rockefeller center, then back to the empire state building.

Part of our quick tour and taking in the city is FOOD! I am looking for best true NYC pizza and pastries within a easy walking distance from these sites. I need lunch and dessert/breakfast and I want to make the most of it! I was also looking for a reasonably priced Irish pubs for dinner. Would love some input there as well. I was looking at Galways pub or Slatterys. Primarily due to proximity to hotel and we dont want to be walking far late at night and a little tipsy!

Thanks for any tips!

Oh my gosh - I have been stalking your Dawn review of Bermuda for our upcoming Oct 4th Breakaway trip!!! How lucky that you get to cruise again so soon! I feel like I will be traveling with a celebrity!:D

So awhile ago some glorious person posted the dailies for Breakaway to Bermuda from back in May. I saved and printed them then and they have been my travel planning bible for the last couple weeks. (Along with your review of course). I'll see if I can find them for you or a search might pull them up.

Since I have them by my side at all times (i'm a crazy planner if you cant tell). I will let you know what they say.

Day 1 - welcome aboard show 7,9pm

Day 2 - Burn the floor 7,9:30 Second City 7,9,11 Night out dance party 10:30

Day 3 - Rock of Ages 6:30, 9:30. Second City 8 70s party 10:30

Day 4 - Second City 7, Celebrity dance off 10:30, Rock of Ages 8:30

Day 5 - Rock of Ages 8:30, Second city 9,11 GLOW party - 10:30

Day 6 - Broadway Donna Vivion 7:30, 9:30, Second city 7,9 80s party 10:30 with fireworks at 10:45

Day 7 - Burn the floor - 7,9:30. Second city 7. perfect couple 10:30

Cirque Dreams - playing almost nightly times below

1: 5:45, 9

2:5:15, 8:30

3: 5:15, 8:30

4: none

5: 8:30

6: 8:30

7: 5:15, 8:30

I have not been able to book Cirque either, I was going to call ncl today and see if I needed to do it over the phone instead.

Hope this helps! 85 more days!!! If you have any other questions let me know. This is our 3rd ncl cruise but never on such a large ship. We did a 10 day southern on the Sun 3yrs ago and 4 day Sky last year. I love the small ships but my husband is a city boy at heart and he'll love our day in NYC prior and he'll feed off the energy of so much activity. I'm sure we'll both love it. And the UBP is just sprinkles on the icing on the cake!

I'm interested in this also and I'm hearing different prices.

Can anyone else confirm if the price is $65 per person per day or $65+15% per person per day?

Didn't realized there would be so much input over sunscreen! ;) I'll be picking up a couple at the airport, really not a big deal. And yes we are on the Oct 20th Sky trip. Thanks!