Picture heavy review of our B2B on the Breeze

[Ykgorbie]

I have decided, after much deliberation, to finally put together a review of our B2B cruise we took on the Breeze in Nov. of 2013. The review will probably have more pictures than "review", but feel free to ask any questions you may have and I will certainly try to answer them.

 

Just a little background....we are in our 50's and live in Yellowknife which is in Canada's western Arctic. Think east of Alaska and about 1000 miles north of Edmonton. We have only cruised on Carnival (as my husband says, "If it ain't broken, don't fix it") and this was our 8th and 9th cruise.

 

 

Three plane rides and 9 hours in the air....a long way to go for us which is why we have decided we like doing back-to-backs. Plus, our airfare is ridiculous, so it makes sense to us.

 

This was landing in Miami on Oct. 30th/13

 

 

The last time we stayed in Miami, we stayed in the Bayside Area, so this time we wanted to stay in Miami Beach. Chose a few nights at the Z Ocean Hotel; it was fantastic. Expensive, but fantastic. We had a penthouse suite (if you're going to stay there, I would recommend shelling out the extra cashola for a PH suite) and there were 2 bathrooms, small sitting area, microwave, small fridge, sink/bar, Bose sound system, and two balconies. The lower balcony had one lounger on it as well as a table and two chairs. A spiral staircase took you to the upper rooftop area (private) and you had your own hot tub, table and chairs, double lounge bed, sink, sound system. The place really was out of this world; we splurged and had a fantastic time there.

 

 

 

I will post more tomorrow....

Edited January 26, 2014 by Ykgorbie

[keene state mom]

leaving in two weeks for a back to back on the Breeze so really looking forward to your review ....

 

thank you

[cruisin_baker]

Subscribed! Our time on the Breeze is in December so looking forward to your review

 

 

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[rrraydon]

Looking forward to reading your review..thanks for taking the time to do so. :)

[becky11111]

Ha ha you're flying upside down! Your pics are upside down. Can't wait for the rest of your review. I love the Breeze!

 

 

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[Captain Carnival]

Don't stop now - keep 'em coming!

[sausimayok]

Thanks for deciding to post a review, I can never get enough of them! I understand your long day of flights, I thought ours would be long, we' live two hours east of Winnipeg. Time doesn't permit us to do a B2B, but someday.......

I'm anxiously waiting for your review to go on, stay warm and, please continue.

[michelle1836]

love a picture review! thanks for posting!

[pirate4me2]

Can't wait to read more, we loved the Breeze.

[Family Travel Story]

Heading on the Breeze in March for our 10th anniversary, can't wait to see how you enjoyed it.

[Ykgorbie]

We spent a lot of time just relaxing in Miami Beach. Had some great meals, walked around, got a round of golf in, walked to the beach, but there were purple and yellow flags out so we didn't get into the water. I asked one of the lifeguards (who was busy talking to his friend on his cell phone:() what the flags meant and he said there had been jellies. I asked what kind and he said moon and man'o'war. I was indeed surprised at the amount of people who were swimming. :eek:

Did take too many shots around Miami, but this was one of may favourites on Halloween...

 

 

Took this with my ipHone 5 and the zoom from our balcony at the Z Ocean Hotel

 

[Ykgorbie]

 

Kind of grainy, I know, but I took these using the zoom on my iPhone 5

 

 

The 4 nights we spent in Miami Beach went by quickly, we had fun, but not sure I'd stay there again. Pretty pricey for 4 days. But hey, we work hard all year long and put up with -50C temps, so we deserve it, lol. At least that's what I tell myself.

 

Nov.3rd rolled around and we were excited to get to the ship. I had purchased Faster to the Fun (for the first cruise only) but more on that in a bit...

 

 

 

I must have taken the picture above once they started boarding everybody....MUCH later than the time we arrived at POM, which was around 10:30am. There was an announcement that there were delays with getting people off of the ship. And rumors flying around (confirmed later by one of the Carnival agents) that there were police onboard earlier that morning arresting some people. In any event, they didn't start boarding until after 12:30pm. So much for Faster to the Fun. Our luggage didn't arrive at our cabin until probably 4:00pm. Don't get me wrong, it did NOT ruin our cruise, it was just something that happened that would make me re-think purchasing FTTF again.

 

Coming up....pictures of our Aft Wrap # 6470 :D

Edited January 26, 2014 by Ykgorbie
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[Ykgorbie]

Some pictures of around the ship while we waited for our luggage:

 

 

 

LOVED Deck 5 on the Breeze. Lots of open areas, seating, beautiful views and there always seemed to be seating available.

 

Hubby on the far right (trying to get out of the picture, lol)

 

[Ykgorbie]

Our Aft Wrap # 6470 :

 

 

 

 

[Jimmy Jams]

Our Aft Wrap # 6470 :

 

I like that room. It's got a unique setup. Always been in a regular balcony, but this looks pretty nice! Great review so far!

[Ykgorbie]

I like that room. It's got a unique setup. Always been in a regular balcony, but this looks pretty nice! Great review so far!

 

Yes, loved the room. We love the aft of the ship and spend a great deal of time on our balcony. The wrap balcony is way too large for the two of us, I know, but to me it is heaven on earth back there. ! Glad you're enjoying the review, although mostly pictures and not so much "review" lol

[Ykgorbie]

A few more of the room:

 

 

 

I really liked the colors in the cabins on the Breeze - very nice Caribbean feel with the blues and yellows.

 

[CatlinSTJ]

Subscribing :)

[Ykgorbie]

Our heaven-on-earth balcony, cabin #6470

 

 

 

 

This was taken with me craning my neck around to the side of our balcony

 

[Missjamis3]

Can't wait to read more and see all your pictures. Going on the Breeze in march, can't wait.

 

 

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[happy cruzin]

Our Aft Wrap # 6470 :

 

 

 

 

 

We had 6501 - the other aft wrap on 6 - for BOTH of our Breeze sailing last year. Awesome rooms - and the balcony is pretty great too! ;)

[happy cruzin]

Yes, loved the room. We love the aft of the ship and spend a great deal of time on our balcony. The wrap balcony is way too large for the two of us, I know, but to me it is heaven on earth back there. ! Glad you're enjoying the review, although mostly pictures and not so much "review" lol

 

N E V E R !! :eek:

 

;) :D

[happy cruzin]

Our heaven-on-earth balcony, cabin #6470

 

 

 

 

This was taken with me craning my neck around to the side of our balcony

 

 

Absolutely!! The balcony, the quiet, the wake....we love it all. We spent TONS of time out there reading, enjoying the sun and doing nothing!! ;)

[cruisin4fun323]

Looks Amazing!!! I always have worried about the splash from the Ocean and it being too wet. Along with people being able to see from above. Do you know if the wraps can be adjoining to other balconies?

[pbmsmile]

Enjoying the review so far! Can not wait for for more!! :D