Photo Tour of the Breakaway - May 2013

[computerworks]

A favorite hangout was the Uptown Grill on Deck 16...open for breakfast and lunch during the day

 

 

It was very neat to find these machines here...and in the Garden Cafe...

Lemonade and flavored waters... Kiwi some days, Mango the others.

 

 

[computerworks]

I have a couple of questions, please. How many passengers were on your sailing?? Am I right that the Cafe at the atrium has no free sweets...only the pay for Carlos items? So his stuff is available in two different areas of the ship? Thanks!:)

 

I heard (second hand) that we were 90-95% capacity.

 

Yes, no free sweets at the Atrium Cafe. The actual Bake Shop is not open for long hours...so this is spot for an off-hour treat.

[computerworks]

This was my biggest surprise. Without a doubt, our favorite hangout turned out to be Spice H2O. I don't know if it was the friendly company, the views ...or Winston, the greatest bar waiter in the Western Hemisphere that made it special...but we just loved it there.

 

 

 

 

Hot dogs are free... but watch the short cart hours.

only 11:30-3:00 on the Waterfront... and then 3:00 to 5:00 back in Spice.

 

 

 

...as a Long Islander, we forgive the typo for Sag Harbor.

 

[Aldeya]

Were you able to buy spa pass in the waiting area before boarding the ship or you had to go directly to the Spa?

 

Thanks.

[computerworks]

 

 

The secret is NOW out... here is the "secret" free Vibe.

Spice is adults-only... peek around the corner on the port side of Spice and discover a few clamshells in a private area, right next to the warm showers. Let the waiter know you need to see him frequently...and you've got it made!

 

 

 

 

[computerworks]

Were you able to buy spa pass in the waiting area before boarding the ship or you had to go directly to the Spa?

 

Thanks.

 

Unlike other times, there were NO tables in the terminal... not for Spa, Specialty Restaurants...anything. :o

 

You had to go up to the Spa to get the pass.

[computerworks]

You can't miss seeing the Aqua Park... it will be in any picture you take topside. :D

 

Aqua Park Water Slides

 

[vondofife]

Fantastic, detailed review. Enjoying looking through all the picture :)

[computerworks]

Still higher to go...as we climb to Deck 17

 

The Upper Freestyle Sundeck, now just named "Sundeck".. but I believe it is still true to the 'Freestyle' spirit. (...ahem.)

 

 

 

Now, to take a good look at Vibe...first, the Cabana Side...

 

 

A nice private bar here...and another smaller one outside the area for non-Vibe passersby.

 

 

The Cabana "capsule"

 

[computerworks]

More of Vibe...

 

 

 

In the far right...you can see the controlled-access door into the Vibe area.

 

 

 

Dual Hot Tubs in Vibe

 

 

While we are up this high... some MiniGolf under the Rope Course.

 

[computerworks]

After being all the way up... it is fitting to finish all the way down.

 

We had a Behind the Scenes tour and got a chance to view the inner workings of the ship.

 

The sheer volume of...well...everything is awesome. It was amazing to see the Laundry, for example, and the hi-tech machinery used to handle sheets, towels, etc. The automation was amazing...and necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the main corridor of the crew area, like on other ships, and runs the full length of the ship.... it is lovingly referred to as "I-95."

 

 

A tour of the Galley was also fascinating...it was huge!

 

[Ms. T]

On No.....Having trouble viewing the photos

thankful for the narratives

[computerworks]

That wraps up my photo tour... I hope it helped some of you get a better feel for this new ship...

 

...it takes a full week just to take it all in!

 

If I have omitted any area, please post and I will see if I have images.

 

Later to follow will be my Trip and Port Review on a new thread.

 

(Once I sort through those pictures... :o )

[qvenedandan]

Thank you very very much Ron! I love seeing your pictures and they get me excited in the upcoming cruise on Breakaway in the Labor Day week.

 

And thank you so much for giving us some insider tips (like the clam seats in the non-Vibe area).

 

May I ask how many hot tubs (other than those in the Vibe and the Spa) Breakaway has? Any "not so busy" one that you would suggest?

[Aldeya]

That wraps up my photo tour... I hope it helped some of you get a better feel for this new ship...

 

...it takes a full week just to take it all in!

 

If I have omitted any area, please post and I will see if I have images.

 

Later to follow will be my Trip and Port Review on a new thread.

 

(Once I sort through those pictures... :o )

 

 

Hurry up, will ya?:D We are leaving this Sunday!

 

Thanks again for an amazing picture tour!

[chrisc71]

Great job!:)

[computerworks]

May I ask how many hot tubs (other than those in the Vibe and the Spa) Breakaway has? Any "not so busy" one that you would suggest?

 

Two Hot Tubs back in Spice H20... never crowded and no kids allowed.

 

...four Hot Tub pods around the main pool, also.

[qvenedandan]

Two Hot Tubs back in Spice H20... never crowded and no kids allowed.

 

...four Hot Tub pods around the main pool, also.

 

Thank you so much for your quick responses, Ron!

 

I will wait patiently for your reviews (and sorry for being greedy, wondering if you may be able to post copies of the Freestyle Daily and restaurant menus?)

 

Best regards,

Mandy

(103 more days to go - can't wait to get onto the beautiful Breakaway!)

[computerworks]

I will wait patiently for your reviews (and sorry for being greedy, wondering if you may be able to post copies of the Freestyle Daily and restaurant menus?)

 

Mandy... I rarely capture the MDR restaurant menus, since they are subject to change; most of the Specialty restaurants are available on the Norwegian site.

 

It might take until the weekend, but I'll try and scan the dailies... no promises, but I'll try. :p

[qvenedandan]

Mandy... I rarely capture the MDR restaurant menus, since they are subject to change; most of the Specialty restaurants are available on the Norwegian site.

 

It might take until the weekend, but I'll try and scan the dailies... no promises, but I'll try. :p

 

*nod nod* Thank you! :D

[Silverman]

Great photos! Always like your work. I have a question about Vibe. I thought I read somewhere that the Vibe is for Haven guests. Is this true? But Im thinking that Spice will be my spot. Really like the way it looks cut off from everything.

[computerworks]

Great photos! Always like your work. I have a question about Vibe. I thought I read somewhere that the Vibe is for Haven guests. Is this true? But Im thinking that Spice will be my spot. Really like the way it looks cut off from everything.

 

Thanks... the revelation is that Vibe is not a Haven perk.... or so we were told. The private Haven Sundeck is outside, and next to it.

 

It is a pay venue for anyone that wants the privacy of the facility.

[OnTheGoMom921]

Hi Ron! Love the photos. As always, we can count on you for a great photo tour!

I have a request...not sure if you participated in your roll call's cabin crawl. I saw that Suite 11908 was on that crawl. Would you happen to have any photos from that room, as we've heard that the layouts on decks 11 and 14 are different than the other aft suites on the ship. Thanks!

[dcollette]

...as a Long Islander, we forgive the typo for Sag Harbor.

 

 

LOL, well at least they finally fixed the incorrect spelling for Manhattan!

[computerworks]

I have a request...not sure if you participated in your roll call's cabin crawl. I saw that Suite 11908 was on that crawl. Would you happen to have any photos from that room, as we've heard that the layouts on decks 11 and 14 are different than the other aft suites on the ship. Thanks!

 

Hi Michele... no, i did not go on the Cabin Crawl. I'd be curious as well, since that could be my next target cabin. :cool: