!!! BREAKAWAY !!! To Bermuda ^_^ Our Ultimate Review and Complete Pictorial Guide!

[Bayport Granny]

Gambee, Gambee, Gambee--thank you, thank you, thank you. I was very fortunate in finding your thread after you had completed it, so I didn't have to wait for further postings. My 27 year old daughter and I are on the Breakaway July 14-21. We splurged and booked an aft facing balcony (#11310)--it looks like it should be similar to yours. Thanks for all the info--we did the same itinerary last year on NCL's Star and are super-excited to try it now on the Breakaway. We loved Bermuda and know what we want to see this time (a couple of things we didn't get to last summer). We hired a private taxi for just the two of us our first day in port, and got to see so much of the island up close and personal--what we spent was less than if the two of us had done the all-island NCL excursion. Thanks for all your advice, all the info, and those gorgeous photos. Wow!

 

[joanc88]

Gambee,

Just wondering about fireworks viewing...we have an aft facing cabin on deck 13 next month, can we see the fireworks from the balcony? With kids, I don't know if they'll last till 11:15 at night.

Thanks!:)

[gambee]

Gambee, Gambee, Gambee--thank you, thank you, thank you. I was very fortunate in finding your thread after you had completed it, so I didn't have to wait for further postings. My 27 year old daughter and I are on the Breakaway July 14-21. We splurged and booked an aft facing balcony (#11310)--it looks like it should be similar to yours. Thanks for all the info--we did the same itinerary last year on NCL's Star and are super-excited to try it now on the Breakaway. We loved Bermuda and know what we want to see this time (a couple of things we didn't get to last summer). We hired a private taxi for just the two of us our first day in port, and got to see so much of the island up close and personal--what we spent was less than if the two of us had done the all-island NCL excursion. Thanks for all your advice, all the info, and those gorgeous photos. Wow!

 

 

I never thought of hiring a cab, I guess it is another way of seeing things. But I like doing things in a frugal way and saving a few bucks here and there. I hope you enjoy the breakaway as much as we did, thank you for posting.

 

 

Gambee,

Just wondering about fireworks viewing...we have an aft facing cabin on deck 13 next month, can we see the fireworks from the balcony? With kids, I don't know if they'll last till 11:15 at night.

Thanks!:)

 

I think we have addressed this several times in this thread. Some folks reported that if you're port side you could see them, but I think only if you have a S6. Personally I would not recommend it, you might miss out.

[MigMan]

Hi Gambee

You said you found a lounge on your balcony, I have deck 14 on aft. If lounge is not on balcony how can I get one?

Thanks

Larry

[fivegirl]

Gambee: just back from the 16-23 sailing. Thanks again for all of the advance info. It really made things easier to navigate - a sentiment shared by those CC readers at our meet and greet. You are famous!

 

 

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[loyalroyal17]

Thank you Rachelle. Sarah is doing most of the Planning, I am all planned out. Actually I think that I wont be planning as much in my future cruises, in essence to leave some mystery to the adventure. She has however conveyed to me a few of her ideas, and they all suggest what you just told me. I think we are going to the steakhouse on the first day to take advantage of the free bottle of wine.

 

I am actually starting to get really excited about that cruise, we have some cool shore excursions planned (I know I am contradicting myself). But anyway, thank you so much for your input. I am sure that since I know how Carnival works I am prepared for the product. Something tells me that we will have a great time!

 

Hi Gambee!

Just wanted to check in and say hi! Doesn't sound like your mom is going on this cruise with you and Sarah? That's my impression anyway. I'm sure you'll have a great cruise!

[Mis94]

Hi Gambee! I'm about half way through your review and have even printed it (no small task lol!) for my not-forum-savy Mom so she can get read about the Breakaway in advance of our 11/10/13 trip. Your review is AMAZING and I know it will be all she needs to get excited as a first time cruiser (our sixth). I've been to Bermuda three times and seeing your pictures really sent me back....such a beautiful island!

 

What post # is the spreadsheet on? I've skipped all around trying to find it and so far no luck. I'm sure, like your review, its a *must read*!!

 

Enjoy the Breeze! Thanks again!

 

 

Carnival Destiny 1998

Carnival Legend 2000

RC Voyager of the Seas 2003

Norwegian Dawn 2006

Crown Princess 2007

Norwegian Breakaway 11/10/13

[gambee]

Hi Gambee

You said you found a lounge on your balcony, I have deck 14 on aft. If lounge is not on balcony how can I get one?

Thanks

Larry

 

I am not sure it'll fit there, but if it did just ask your cabin steward.

[gambee]

Gambee: just back from the 16-23 sailing. Thanks again for all of the advance info. It really made things easier to navigate - a sentiment shared by those CC readers at our meet and greet. You are famous!

 

 

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You're very welcome, hope u had a great time.

[gambee]

Hi Gambee!

Just wanted to check in and say hi! Doesn't sound like your mom is going on this cruise with you and Sarah? That's my impression anyway. I'm sure you'll have a great cruise!

 

That is correct l, she won't be going on this one. But she will on the next one :).

[Bayport Granny]

Gambee, I think I've read ALL your posts quite thoroughly, but do not recall seeing whether NCL provides bathrobes in the aft-facing balcony cabins? We've enjoyed them on the Jewel and the Star. Thanks for your help (again).

[gambee]

Hi Gambee! I'm about half way through your review and have even printed it (no small task lol!) for my not-forum-savy Mom so she can get read about the Breakaway in advance of our 11/10/13 trip. Your review is AMAZING and I know it will be all she needs to get excited as a first time cruiser (our sixth). I've been to Bermuda three times and seeing your pictures really sent me back....such a beautiful island!

 

What post # is the spreadsheet on? I've skipped all around trying to find it and so far no luck. I'm sure, like your review, its a *must read*!!

 

Enjoy the Breeze! Thanks again!

 

 

Carnival Destiny 1998

Carnival Legend 2000

RC Voyager of the Seas 2003

Norwegian Dawn 2006

Crown Princess 2007

Norwegian Breakaway 11/10/13

 

I am sure how you managed to print all that. Kudos to you :D

 

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[loyalroyal17]

That is correct l, she won't be going on this one. But she will on the next one :).

 

Tell me more! When is the next one? What ship? Where is it going to?

[gambee]

Tell me more! When is the next one? What ship? Where is it going to?

 

No idea, we r thinking Royal Princes, Getaway, Disney. Most likely RP, but we are still working things out first. Possibly march?

 

If I see a sale on a Disney cruise I might take advantage of it as well. They give us good Florida Discounts :).

[Ctrinh225]

I know u r tired of hearing it....but thank u for ur review. I'll be on breakaway in October 27 (birthday cruise...on 28th).. U should try the getaway!! Was planning that in March also.

 

 

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[gambee]

I know u r tired of hearing it....but thank u for ur review. I'll be on breakaway in October 27 (birthday cruise...on 28th).. U should try the getaway!! Was planning that in March also.

 

 

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Getaway is in my radar, but prior that I think I want to give other cruise lines a try. Plus it will give it some time for the prices to normalize a little.

 

Thank you for reading my review.

[Cruisegirl6]

Gambee, sorry I asking this here but its my only way to ask you...as you been on the Allure and the Breakaway which is your first preference?

[gambee]

Gambee, sorry I asking this here but its my only way to ask you...as you been on the Allure and the Breakaway which is your first preference?

 

My favorite one? The Allure. It is just a better all around product.

[Cruisegirl6]

Totally agree just needed to hear from you as we are considering the Allure for May, thank you.

[slyletter]

Gambee,

 

I totally forgot to ask in my thanks post earlier... Since I will be in your exact room on Sept 1st I wanted to ask if you would have been able to see the fireworks from your Balcony? I know that you went up on deck to see them, but based on where they were, would you guess that you could have seen them from your balcony?

 

My apologies if you've already answered this anywhere, there are just so many replies on this post.

 

Thanks again.

S

[gambee]

Gambee,

 

I totally forgot to ask in my thanks post earlier... Since I will be in your exact room on Sept 1st I wanted to ask if you would have been able to see the fireworks from your Balcony? I know that you went up on deck to see them, but based on where they were, would you guess that you could have seen them from your balcony?

 

My apologies if you've already answered this anywhere, there are just so many replies on this post.

 

Thanks again.

S

 

Yeah, this question has been asked numerous times. I would dare to say no, they are fired towards the port side. I don't think u will be able to see them.

[Medtech2]

How did they get what looks like a knitted sweater around the branches? Did anyone tell you about this? I love it, looks like a person in a handknit sweater!

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http://www.bizarrebytes.com/the-worlds-best-yarnbombs/#_/exjun_

 

Yarn art/graffiti

 

Cooool!

[janeyzee]

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http://www.bizarrebytes.com/the-worlds-best-yarnbombs/#_/exjun_

 

Yarn art/graffiti

 

Cooool!

 

OMG that pink tank cover was amazing!! Thanks for the link, loved all of the pics.

[Hypo]

Gambee,

I may have missed the information in the previous 92 pages.:)

 

My question, with the ship spending three nights in the Bahamas, are the casino and the shops closed for that entire time? Or, are they allowed to open them in the evening?

 

Thanks,

Hypo

Edited June 26, 2013 by Hypo

[Guest debbiejohncruise]

Gambee,

I may have missed the information in the previous 92 pages.:)

 

My question, with the ship spending three nights in the Bahamas, are the casino and the shops closed for that entire time? Or, are they allowed to open them in the evening?

 

Thanks,

Hypo

 

Hope it's a positive response. lol