Everything Breakaway!(LIVE on 4/28)

[ihopfar]

I guess you will have to board and start elbowing everyone to get to the guest relations desk first :D.

 

I have to remember to ask you onboard how that went :)

 

Gambee,

 

I believe you are sailing next week -- would you mind posting the MDR menus when you get back? I have not seen very recent menus from other ships (I know they are supposed to be fleet wide) -- but most importantly, I want to know what days they are serving what so we can plan a specialty restaurant or two.

 

You have been such a big help to everyone on here, so I am reluctant to ask for anything... but if it is not too much trouble. :)

 

Thanks,

Brad

[cjlgd9603]

I read where the guys at least have to wear speedos.

 

Yeah, I thin it is only topless.

[cjlgd9603]

And you have to purchase these on board, not before. Correct? Will have to lead my husband to these areas right away to see what we're missing! Lol however, having Haven access and possibly limited time to use the facilities because of daughters 9&7, I think we'll pass.

 

Same issue. Not sure how much couple time we will get to make use of it. Right now, my son still likes hanging with his parents. Maybe it will change this time around.

[English101]

I guess you will have to board and start elbowing everyone to get to the guest relations desk first :D.

 

I have to remember to ask you onboard how that went :)

 

Seems crazy that they only have 5! Instead of weekly pass, it should be daily...that ways you could have 35 chances at it instead of 5!

[chiapet]

The slots accept bills, no coins. Table games will give you chips for your cash when you sit down. If you want to get chips on your ship account you can ask at a table. They'll have you sign a form and give you chips. There is a 3% charge for this.

 

Actually ... there is NO additional fee for charging to your room ... and it's now up to $1500pp/day ... or at least it was last weekend ;)

[gambee]

Seems crazy that they only have 5! Instead of weekly pass, it should be daily...that ways you could have 35 chances at it instead of 5!

 

True that...

[English101]

I'm seriously considering changing my current reservation of 3 aft cabins (2 balcony cabins and an S6 cabin) on Deck 14 to Deck 9.

 

If what I've read is correct, deck 9 has the largest aft balconies and it also looks appears that the S6 cabin on deck 9 is a reversed layout from Deck 14. Where the deck 9 S6 has a window in the bathroom that looks out to sea (which I prefer) and the deck 14 has a window in the bedroom instead.

 

Am I wrong in any of these conclusions? And if not, do you guys see any big drawbacks of being on Deck 9 Aft instead of Deck 14?

 

I just need a reality check before I start rearranging the 3 cabin reservations.

 

Thank you!

 

I think it's a wise move. Especially with your large group. You could easily fit all together on any one of those balconies, especially the s6. Even with the roof of deck 8, you'll have a great view. You'll just be looking out rather than down. Also if you prefer bathroom overlooking sea, it's a good choice. Just remember, the other people in your group may be able to see into the bathroom from the balcony. This hasn't been confirmed yet but take a look at the bathtubs of the 2bedroom suites (deck below sundeck). You do have blinds in the bathroom but this is a point worth considering.

[capp]

Actually ... there is NO additional fee for charging to your room ... and it's now up to $1500pp/day ... or at least it was last weekend ;)

 

It's usually $2k per day max, unless you're a high roller, in which case they waive the 3% fee (not the max).

 

I'm thinking if you were on the 2 day for TAs, they lowered the max, and waived the fee.

[English101]

With regards to the #9 comment for the BC categories...I am not so sure the "angled" rooms have a different balcony. The deck plan looks that way but when you see the ship, there are no angles. The cabin closest to the bump out just has a longer wall separating it from the cabin next door. All straight lines. I specifically looked at this getting off the ship on Sunday. But I could be wrong!

 

They are triangular. Look at this pic. They are all the way to the left.

 

[English101]

Yeah, I thin it is only topless.

 

Interesting....men always go topless when in a swimsuit...

[pyrrhus]

its free to sit in there but you will have to pay for a massage

 

Do you sit in there clothed or naked?

[pyrrhus]

Interesting....men always go topless when in a swimsuit...

 

Some of us prefer to go bottomless. My melons are private.

[joeski27]

Some of us prefer to go bottomless. My melons are private.

 

Oh here we go, over 6500 posts and this thread finally got interesting ;););)

[Tomct]

Interesting. The dockyard has wifi. $5 for an hour $10 for the day and $15 for 3 days. It's not great on the ship yet but will improve as work is completed. it's "great" on the dock

 

Thanks Dave Holmans

 

Here's more info I found on the Dockyard Wifi:

 

. . .

 

After that I got directions to get a card to access wifi. If anyone cares, you can purchase them in the gazebo past the gazebo. Amazingly, I found it with those directions.

The dockyard has recently been outfitted with pretty much blanket wifi, and the prices are crazy cheap. $5 for an hour, $10 for a day, and $15 for 3 days.

And once you get it set up, it's pretty good. Definitely faster than the ships satellite internet. I can get a signal from the side of the ship facing the Dockyard, though it's not very strong. But from the wharf right outside the ship, it's fine. The lady who sold me the card says they will run phone lines out the wharf extension when it is finally finished, finished, at which time you'll probably be able to get a signal anywhere on the ship...at least on the open decks. . .

[wasiii]

You are correct and have done your homework.:p

 

The only potential consideration is possible noise from promenade on deck 8 below, and the roof over that area obstructing wake view angle. Also you will have a support pole on balcony.

 

See visual aids for S6 here, showing roof over deck 8 walkway; https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AkRUeqCmOMnGdFZWTVVzZndrc0NkN1N0TGpZb2ZYU2c&single=true&gid=0&output=html

 

You sure they have those cabins still available, all together?

 

.....I don't understand why having a higher aft balcony would help you see the wake much better. If the balconies were directly on top of each other then yes they would. But with the aft of the ship, each higher deck the balcony is pushed back (10-14). You might get a little better view but I doubt it would be worth it to give up a larger deck.

 

I'm also thinking that the noise from deck 8 might not be so bad. Wouldn't the sound of the wake be like white noise and drown out the noise from the walkway?

 

wasiii

[$hip$hape]

How does the casino work? Do they accept cash and give you chips or coins for slots? Do you have to charge it to your room account?

The slots accept cash(USD), or your "Lucky" Casino Card, and now, you may use

your room card instead of the Casino Card.

Enter either card and PIN number; cash amount is added to your casino account. The cash is charged to your room with no interest.

If you use your room card, make sure not to forget, and leave it in a slot machine.

Your Lucky Casino Card won't open your cabin door.:-)

[cookmg40]

.....I don't understand why having a higher aft balcony would help you see the wake much better. If the balconies were directly on top of each other then yes they would. But with the aft of the ship, each higher deck the balcony is pushed back (10-14). You might get a little better view but I doubt it would be worth it to give up a larger deck.

 

I'm also thinking that the noise from deck 8 might not be so bad. Wouldn't the sound of the wake be like white noise and drown out the noise from the walkway?

 

wasiii

 

I totally agree! That is why I am keeping my S6 on deck 9. Most of the time I will be lying in a lounger looking out to sea....not down. I would only switch if deck 12 opened up for my sailing.

 

Marilyn

[cookmg40]

The slots accept cash(USD), or your "Lucky" Casino Card, and now, you may use

your room card instead of the Casino Card.

Enter either card and PIN number; cash amount is added to your casino account. The cash is charged to your room with no interest.

If you use your room card, make sure not to forget, and leave it in a slot machine.

Your Lucky Casino Card won't open your cabin door.:-)

 

Is this system new to all NCL ships or exclusive ti Breakaway? I was never able to use my room card or players card as cash for slots.

 

Thanks for any info.

 

Marilyn

[English101]

Some of us prefer to go bottomless. My melons are private.

 

Seems that deck isn't THAT freestyle!

[shaun07]

Do you sit in there clothed or naked?

 

usually naked, except on formal nights, then I only wear a bow tie

[English101]

.....I don't understand why having a higher aft balcony would help you see the wake much better. If the balconies were directly on top of each other then yes they would. But with the aft of the ship, each higher deck the balcony is pushed back (10-14). You might get a little better view but I doubt it would be worth it to give up a larger deck.

 

I'm also thinking that the noise from deck 8 might not be so bad. Wouldn't the sound of the wake be like white noise and drown out the noise from the walkway?

 

wasiii

 

As for the view, Think of a movie theater. Deck 9 is like sitting in the very front row, you can see the whole screen but you're looking straight ahead/up) now think about sitting up on a balcony in that theater, you can look down or straight ahead. I don't think you're missing anything but I wouldn't want that white roof right there all the time. Some people have the same thoughts about the view from the waterfront with the lifeboats being in the way.

 

I don't think you need to worry so much about noise on the waterfront from guests walking but it looks like you'd be directly over the kitchen. This may not be a problem since they're under rather than over you.

 

We have always wanted to be as high as possible on a ship. But honestly, I don't think it makes that much of a difference.

[capp]

usually naked, except on formal nights, then I only wear a bow tie

 

Pre-cruise giddiness. I get it too.;):p:D

 

Mimi:)

[English101]

usually naked, except on formal nights, then I only wear a bow tie

 

So there is a place to go bottomless! :p

[English101]

Shaun, where'd your countdown go!? What is it now!? 2 days!?!? Oh I can't wait for your pics!! And GAMBEE'S!!!!!

[shaun07]

Shaun, where'd your countdown go!? What is it now!? 2 days!?!? Oh I can't wait for your pics!! And GAMBEE'S!!!!!

 

I don't think I ever had a countdown. :confused:

 

Yep 2 more days.!!