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Find Gambees Breakaway cruise review and start from there. Sailed Breakaway three times although my kids are much older we all had a blast. Just keep reading all the reviews and ask questions but start with Gambee review. Enjoy!

 

 

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Start here

http://www.cruisewithgambee.com/breakaway-review-2/

We have cruised well over 20 times since 2001 but never on NCL. We booked a 14 day Caribbean cruise on BREAKAWAY and got a 4 specialty dinner package along with a beverage package.

 

Breakfasts and lunches will be no real problem at all, since we are fairly easy going when it comes to meals and have always been more than satisfied with buffets on lines like Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and Holland America.

 

For the NCL experienced cruisers;

How would you handle dining (remember we have a 4 night package) over the 2 weeks?

 

We have no experience with any of the NCL dining venues and would like to play it by ear. As far as dining times any from 5:30-7:00 would be fine with us and a short wait is never a problem...

 

Thanks ahead for any responses.

 

bosco

when are you going for your cruise?

My understanding is that the Breakaway does not charge the $7.95 service fee for continental breakfast brought to your room. Does anyone have a copy of the menu? Thanks for the help!

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2302412

post #82,103 and lots of good info about the Breakaway .

Thanks to JoAnn (ncklhaus)

Your question has been answered above really.

 

There are about 14 different MDR menus so there shouldn't be any repeats.

 

You are likely to get some alternative entertainment during a 14 day cruise. Things that they don't usually put on. Occasionally they may bring on some other entertainment specially for the longer cruises, and sometimes the standard entertainment staff may do different things.

Thank you

We did the 14 day Breakaway January 3 - 17, 2016 and the 13 day Breakaway January 2- 15, 2017. They did not just repeat the entertainment and menus. The switched up a bit. There were some performances that did repeat a few times throughout, but there were also a few One Night Only performances.

We love that itinerary. We would do it again but we are sailing a few weeks earlier for our anniversary instead. I have the dailies in my reviews below my signature and the 13 day review has a separate schedule of nighttime entertainment.

Thank you lots of reading up ahead

Is it a 14 day itinerary or a back to back? That makes a difference to how it is handled.

14-Day Southern Caribbean from New York

For any of you who have done 14 day cruises before..was wondering how they handle entertainment options and also MDR menus. Does the planned entertainment and menus simply repeat from the first week to the second? Or is there anything additional / different in the second week?

We are planning to go on the Breakaway January 5th to 19 2018

A member spoke to the Garden inn manager today. The package he believes was discontinued temporarily and should be up and running by end of April. Revenue dept is trying to make it cost effective for hotel limo and guests. He's had 70+ calls about the park and ride so he said corporate would be foolish to not implement the package

PLEASE SOMEONE, tell me what "the pole" is. The only thing I can figure out is that it's a pole in the front of the whirl pool tub? What would be the purpose of that? Does anyone have a photo?? I just booked 14134 on the Breakaway and it seems by the above list, that IF the Breakaway is the mirror image of the Getaway, that my cabin will have NO POLE. Should I change my room? This seems like a big deal for some reason and I'm baffled. Someone please educate me. :o

what you don't know about " the pole" it does come with a dancer

lobster tail and steak at the MDR OH WAIT they don't have that dish anymore

But the prime rib is pretty good

Hello all, so my hubby and I have booked a cruise on the Getaway! My first cruise and his 4th. I am beyond excited to go. That being said I was just diagnosed as being allergic to eggs and Gluten. So I am just wondering what food options there will be/wondering how difficult it will be to accommodate my new found allergies, as well as what steps I need to take prior to cruising.

 

 

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It's best that you call the access desk and report your condition . I am allergic to grapefruit and i'm on a salt free diet

https://www.ncl.com/ca/en/about/accessible-cruising

The Access Desk

Within our Reservations Department, an exclusive team of seasoned professionals operate to help facilitate your travel via our dedicated toll free number for accessible travel (1-866-234-7350 (voice)). Specially trained in Norwegian Cruise Line's policies and procedures, after receiving your Special Accommodation Requirements Information form, they document your reservation with information concerning your service requests to help prepare our cruise staff for your vacation. A member of the Access Desk will speak with you about each and every aspect of your cruise from transportation to and from the vessel to shore excursions, your stateroom and any other expectation or need that you may have.

Onboard

Once you have boarded, you will be met by staff who will have all of the information that you conveyed to Norwegian Cruise Line either directly or through your travel professional. Staff will be available throughout your cruise to see to your needs. Norwegian Cruise Line has Access Officers who will be the primary go to person for all of your needs. Norwegian Cruise Line also has a centralized internal corporate resolution staff to assist the Access Officer, available by telephone 24 hours a day.

Special Medical Dietary Requirements and Diabetes

Guests with food allergies should contact the Access Desk to discuss Norwegian Cruise Line's policies and procedures concerning special diets and your specific allergies prior to your cruise. Because the vessels are supplied all over the world, it may be easier to meet your specific food allergy requirements in some countries, but very difficult in others. We can arrange to have no sugar and low sodium meals for guests with those specific medical dietary restrictions upon request. Refrigerators are available in many staterooms for storing insulin

I deed to you now, and in perpetuity, any rights or claims to which I may be entitled from Norwegian, or any other cruise line or dining establishment, land or sea based to that stodgy, glue-y, mushy (yet sometimes also weirdly kinda dry) despicable concoction that attempts to pass itself off as a dessert, especially when it has raisins in it. Gah!

 

But keep ya hands off my cheesecake ;)

What replace cheescake with bread pudding

Really get serious

May I ask where you found that statement about the laundry? I would like to screen capture it from their website in case there is an issue.

 

BTW that is great news for us as we have a 21 day next year and figure to have to have laundry done a couple times at least.

Latitudes Rewards FAQ & Terms

Benefit Terms & Conditions

Shore Excursion Discounts – Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus & Ambassador

Discounts are eligible for pre-paid and/or pre-booked excursions and will be applied at the time of booking/payment. Discount applied to each guest is commensurate with each guests Latitudes Rewards tier level. Shore excursion discounts are not reflected in the shopping section of My NCL on ncl.com. You will see the discount in the shopping cart upon check out. The amount of shore excursion discount is determined by the Latitudes Tier of the guest booking the excursion: 10% for Silver, Gold and Platinum members, 15% for Platinum Plus members and 20% for Ambassador members.

We encourage guests to pre-pay/pre-book excursions as our most popular tours sell out quickly. However, guests can book excursions once on board. Each guest on the reservation to present their keycard to shore excursion staff at time of booking to receive the discount. The discount must be commensurate with each guests Latitudes Rewards tier level.

The discount is only combinable with the Free at Sea promotion. It is not combinable with any other promotion or discounts.

If a Free at Sea shore excursion credit is on the reservation, the Latitudes shore excursion discount is to be taken off the total bill first and then the Free at Sea credit is applied.

If a guest pre-booked shore excursion before embarking on the cruise, the applicable discount will have already been applied to the price. The shore excursion discount benefit has no monetary value and is non-refundable.

Laundry - Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus & Ambassador

For bulk bag laundry service, which is subject to availability, Gold members receive fifty (50%) percent off of retail price of bulk bag laundry service. The discount will be reflected on the final bill at the end of your sailing. Platinum, Platinum Plus and Ambassador members receive complimentary bulk bag laundry service which provides each Platinum, Platinum Plus and Ambassador member with one (1) bag of bulk bag laundry service per member, at no cost. Any request by Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus and Ambassador members for bulk bag laundry service must be made pursuant to the terms of the promotion guidelines. To resolve any billing discrepancies, guests must visit a Latitudes Rewards representative (CruiseNext Manager). The guest hereby confirms and understands that Norwegian shall in no way be held responsible for the occurrence of any of the following through the use of bulk bag laundry service.

• Norwegian is not responsible for clothing that bleeds, shrinks or otherwise changes as a result of normal washing.
  
• Norwegian is not responsible for lost articles of clothing unless proven Norwegian was responsible for the loss.
  
• Norwegian is not responsible for "hand wash only" or "dry clean only" and is not responsible for checking for these labels in garments.
  
• Norwegian is not responsible for any loss or damage to any personal or non-cleanable items left in the clothing or bags such as currency, jewelry, etc,
  
• Norwegian reserves the right to refuse to clean any garment.
  
• Norwegian does not guarantee the removal of all stains.
  

Behind-the-Scenes Tour – Platinum, Platinum Plus & Ambassador

All Platinum, Platinum Plus and Ambassador members are able to join Norwegian on a complimentary Behind-the-Scenes Tour of a Norwegian ship. Behind-the-Scenes Tours are only available on sailings five (5) days or longer. Norwegian reserves the right to cancel these tours (e.g. due to security concerns). In the event of a cancellation, notification will be sent to the guest. The Behind-the-Scene Tour is only available to Platinum, Platinum Plus and Ambassador members at no cost.

The number of guests on one tour cannot exceed 20 per group. As space is limited, places are allocated on a 'first come first served basis'. There is no minimum number of guests needed to run the tour.

Norwegian reserves the right to remove any individual from the tour should such individual behave in a manner which Norwegian deems disruptive. Platinum, Platinum Plus and Ambassador members may be restricted to the access they will be provided on the Behind-the-Scenes Tour to the ship's policies and procedures.

Complimentary Internet Minutes – Platinum, Platinum Plus & Ambassador

Platinum, Platinum Plus and Ambassador members will receive complimentary Internet minutes on board for the following amounts: 30 minutes per person for Platinum members. 60 minutes per person for Platinum Plus members. 100 minutes per person for Ambassador members.

On Norwegian Breakaway, eligible members will receive the equivalent in MB of data instead of fixed minutes for the following amounts: 30 MBs per person for Platinum members. 60 MBs per person for Platinum Plus members. 100 MBs per person for Ambassador members.

The Internet minutes are per person; one login per eligible member. They have no cash value and are non-transferable. They are only combinable with the Free at Sea promotion. It is not combinable with any other promotion or discounts.

Internet minutes do not offer service ashore at Harvest Caye or Great Stirrup Cay, but are available onboard the ship when in those ports.

Internet minutes includes the activation fee but any subsequent Internet purchase made by the guest will incur an activation fee.

For reservations made before February 3, 2017, present your keycard in the Internet café to receive your free Internet minutes.

For reservations made on or after February 3, 2017, your free Internet minutes will be automatically added to your onboard account.

Priority Embarkation – Platinum, Platinum Plus & Ambassador

Platinum, Platinum Plus and Ambassador members who arrive first to the pier will be allowed to embark in the earliest embarkation group available. Guests who check in once embarkation has commenced, may have to board in order of arrival.

Priority embarkation will take place immediately following the completion of embarkation for guest who require special assistance and The Haven™ and Suites guests.

Priority embarkation may not be available at all embarkation ports.

Complimentary 7-Day Cruise – Ambassador

Ambassador members will be offered a one-time complimentary 7-day cruise. The cruise is for 2 people in a balcony stateroom, third and fourth guests will be at prevailing rates. Eligible members will have one (1) year to take the complimentary cruise.

There are no destination restrictions but holiday sailings are excluded. No promotions are included. Taxes and fees not included.

Service charges not included.

Terms and conditions are subject to change and inventory is subject to availability.

Account Information

The Program is an individual-oriented program. Your cruise summaries and promotion materials will be sent to the address or email address, you provide. You are responsible for advising the Program of any changes. Norwegian will not have any liability for misdirected mail or the consequences thereof.

Looking at this cruise out of Boston and would like to know if there is much to do on this island.

 

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Here's a start

http://www.cruisewithgambee.com/breakaway-review-chapter-14/

https://www.bermuda-attractions.com/

https://www.bermuda-attractions.com/bermuda_000026.htm

We always bring a case of bottled water with us. It has never been a problem. Ask them to empty the mini fridge and you can fill it up.

Can I bring water or pop on board?

Effectivefor sailings July 15, 2016 and beyond, guests are prohibited from bringing anybeverages -- including liquor, beer and non-alcoholic drinks such as water, popand juices -- on board either as carry-on or checked luggage, with theexception of purified or distilled water in factory-sealed containers for usein conjunction with medical devices or for the reconstitution of infantformula; and fully sealed and/or corked wine bottles for personal consumptiononboard that is subject to screening and a corkage fee (for guests 21 years ofage or older). Open beverages of any kind must be consumed or discarded at thesecurity check-point, on embarkation day and at any port of call. This revisedpolicy brings the company in line with other best practice travel securityprotocols and reduces the need for individual time consuming screening andpackage inspection of large volumes of beverages.

Why the change in policy?

The inspection of large volumes of beverages has an impact on the embarkationprocess and security resources. As one example, guests who attempt to smugglealcoholic beverages onboard often try to do so in beverage containers. Thismeans all beverages must be personally screened, taking both time and dedicatedpersonnel.

This modified policy will now bring us in line with other travel industryprocedures for transporting beverages and allow security personnel to focus onother screening efforts and not individually inspecting all beverages beingbrought onboard.

What if I purchase a beverage in a portof call?

Guests will not be permitted to bring any beverages onboard the ship in portsof call and any locally-purchased beverages will be disposed of prior toembarkation. No open containers of beverages, including water, will be allowedonboard during a port of call.

If you purchase any alcohol at one of our ports-of-call or in our onboardshops, we will safely store your purchase and either on the final night of thecruise or the morning of debarkation it will be available for pick up in adesignated area.

What happens if I bring a case of waterto the ship?

Guests who bring beverages to embarkation will be directed to return the itemsto their vehicle. If the guest does not have a vehicle onsite, the items willbe disposed of.

If I need to bring water or milkonboard for a medical reason or infant, what’s the process?

Guests who have special needs, medical requirements, or families with infantswho require water for formula or milk, should contact the access desk at accessdesk@ncl.comto verify if an exception can be made for their beverage and to obtainpre-approval to provide to security at embarkation.

if you have ncl travel insurance, does it pay for the dr on the ship if you get sick?

https://www.ncl.com/ca/en/freestyle-cruise/booksafe

We are looking at booking a cruise for this summer. We are trying to watch our budget this year and have narrowed it down to 3, 2 Carnival cruises and 1 NCL. We sailed on the NCL Getaway last summer, which was our first with Norwegian and we loved it!

 

NCL Breakaway out of New York with three days in Bermuda. I would love to go to Bermuda, but this is the most expensive at $3234. However, we have a $250 future cruise credit, so it would only be $2984 and has a $60 onboard credit. Still quite a bit more, but does include free drinks and 3 free specialty restaurants. We love their freestyle cruising, the ship we were on last summer was beautiful and service was fantastic! We aren't big drinkers though, so we aren't sure if we want to spend the extra money and I'm losing my balcony, as they were too expensive so this is an oceanview.

 

Carnival Dream out of New Orleans (Roatan, Belize, and Cozumel). I would love to visit LFK this time, as I found out about it after I booked something else last time. Last summer when we were in Belize we decided to stay on the ship, something we had never done before, so this time I would get off and we love Cozumel...I'm a beach girl! Cove balcony for $1956 and a $50 credit. I've never had a Cove balcony so I'm not sure if I would like it or not, but certainly willing to try it. Best bargain! I thought I recalled reading this ship was crowded though and we don't like crowded. We prefer spending our time in quiet, adult only areas.

 

Carnival Glory out of Miami (Same itinerary except we also go to Grand Cayman) Lido balcony, which I have always wanted to try. $2274 At this point it almost seems silly not to pay the extra for the Breakaway since we get the 2 freebies...apx $700 difference for 3 free specialty restaurants and free drinks for 2 people, although I don't think we would spend that much on food and drink on this cruise.

Have you consider the Dawn out of Boston same itineary to bermuda but friday to friday

We are driving to NYC and leaving on the Jade in October. We will disembark in Miami and fly back to NYC. We want to drive down the night before. We usually park at the pier but I'm not sure that is going to work this time. I am trying to find a park and fly hotel where we could leave the car but have no idea which one would work best.

 

Does anyone have experience doing this? It doesn't seem particularly unusual but it is different for us and I haven't been able to figure out what to do.

try

http://parkstaycruise.com/manhattan-nyc-stay-park-and-cruise-hotels.html

What does the spa pass include? What can you get with it?

 

The Thermal Suite is a passage toward ultimate relaxation. Based on the concept of Turkish baths, where friends and family spent the day relaxing, the heat and cleansing therapies of our Thermal Suite experience include heated ceramic lounge chairs, a Thalasso Therapy Pool, hot tubs, steam room, sauna, and tropical rain showers. Different herbal steam and sauna grottos cleanse the body with gentle heat while a therapeutic heated-water pool bubbling effect will wash away stiff and sore joints. Take a dip in the Vitality Pool or enjoy a warm waterfall cascading onto your shoulders. Heated chaise lounges and tropical shower features make this both a relaxing and cleansing experience. A Salt Room is available on Breakaway, Getaway and Escape.

Thermal Suites are available on all ships except the Sky, Spirit, Sun, and Pride of America.

Thermal Suite amenities and pricing may vary by ship. Log in to see pricing and book your Thermal Suite pass.

Note: Must be 18 years or older. Passes only available to select ships and are full cruise only. See Spa Terms & Conditions.

Also, how would I book it? My cruise is 104 days out and I can't find the option on their site.

90 days from sailing https://www.ncl.com/ca/en/onboard-gifts/spa-gift-certificates

Hi everyone :)

We did the Breakaway last March and are planning on booking again for next March. I was just surfing around online and it looks like a few things have changed on the ship so I figured I'd ask on here.

 

1. Are you still able to pre book the spa package for the week of your sailing? That was our absolute favourite part of our last cruise...we went twice a day. I want to make sure that we can still do this! And, does anyone know if the price is the same? I think we paid $199 USD for the week per person.

Have you considered The Haven Spa Suite, Spa Mini-Suite and Spa Balcony

 

2. Has Margaritaville opened on the boat? It's not showing on the NCL site but I've heard that it's there now. I know the food is a la carte, but can we drink there as part of our UBP?

Yes and Yes It's part of the UDP

I think that's it for now...thanks in advance to anyone who knows the answers :)

Have fun

Google "Norwegian Escape Menus" and select beyond ships 2.

 

Menus are [more or less] standard across the fleet. I qualify that because some of the older small ships are converting when they go through their Norwegian Edge dry docks.

 

The last major upgrades to the menus were in October 2015 with the launch of the Escape. There was a small update in August 2016 when lobsters were removed from the specialty menus.

Try this

http://www.beyondships2.com/norwegian-breakaway-menus.html

Does anyone know if NCL provides binoculars if you're in a Haven or Suite cabin, thanks for any info.

Ask your butler or the Concierge

What about a cup of regular coffee with dessert? Is coffee an extra charge?

 

MARAPRINCE

I believe there is no charge for regular coffee but there is a charge for speciality coffee

What does my cruise fare include?

Iced Tea, some juices in the buffet (for breakfast), regular coffee, tea and ice water

Coffee Bar (regular coffee and pastries included, specialty coffees at nominal extra charge)

You get one starter, one entree (up to $20) and a dessert.

 

It isn't clear what happens if you order an entree over $20, but I think it's a reasonable assumption that they will charge the difference.

 

Sides are much less clear. The website says they are chargeable. An onboard report said that they were given one side each, whilst someone else was told over the phone (usually the least reliable source) that it is two sides each.

from NCL website

Benefit entitles each guest to one appetizer, one entrée and one dessert of your choice. Entrée items up to $20 are covered. For items over this amount, an upcharge will be added to your onboard account. Entrée item Côte De Boeuf Pour Deux in Le Bistro, is a shared dish and will be treated as two entrées.