dudput Posted August 22, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Going on breakaway in October. Any tips from from fellow passengers? Or favorite foods or favorite hangout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted August 22, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Get a spa pass - the spa on this ship is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worktocruise610 Posted August 22, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Get a spa pass - the spa on this ship is amazing. I'm going in November & thinking about the spa pass. Couple of questions: how much does it cost what kind of services does it offe is it for the entire cruise or can you pick days Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted August 22, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I'm going in November & thinking about the spa pass. Couple of questions:how much does it cost what kind of services does it offe is it for the entire cruise or can you pick days Thanks for the help! $199 Pool, hot tub, heated and regular loungers, sauna, steam room, salt room... If it isn't sold out there are supposed to be day passes on port days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worktocruise610 Posted August 22, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thank you so much for the info! I've heard the salt room is amazing though some have said just sit on the deck for a while & it's the same thing for cheaper. Would go for a day pass but like you said they may be sold out so not sure if I should chance it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTBob Posted August 22, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) O'Sheehan's for breakfast has eggs made to order. Also try Moderno for breakfast although check the schedule to make sure they are serving. They have a buffet with a separate egg station for omelets. The Martini bar with seating on the Waterfront was our favorite night time hangout. And the Spa pass is $179 if you purchase it online before you go. And you can drop off your carry on luggage at your cabin when you board, you don't have to wait until the cabin is ready. There really are minimal menus at the bars but they can make almost anything. Don't be afraid to ask. Edited August 22, 2015 by CTBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmak8 Posted August 22, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Dinners in the MDR is fine. We do not pay for specialty restaurants because it takes the free out of freestyle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted August 22, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Fat Cats Headliners, when it's time to Howl at the Moon. Rock of Ages, you will either love it or hate it. Get an aisle seat to make escape easy. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maywell Posted August 22, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Uptown grill for Breakfast/ Lunch & Buffet anytime - really good to the point you don't have to eat at the MDR in the evening,if you don't want too. Plus, there's wine machines and a bar in the buffet. Waterfront - for a different change of pace. Burn the Floor - its really good and its free!! Try a Martini Tasting whenever its scheduled - true not free, but for 6 drinks for about $20 including tip, its not a bad deal to sample what they have. :) MDR - If you don't like loud noises, go to the Taste or Savior. If you don't mind being entertained with music and hearing people talk loud, there's the Manhattan room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifevicarious Posted August 23, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Dinners in the MDR is fine. We do not pay for specialty restaurants because it takes the free out of freestyle! With that logic, the price of the cruise takes the free out of freestyle. As does paying for a drink, or the daily tipping. If you are OK with food that is just "fine", then stick with the MDR. If you like good food, for a nominal additional cost, specialty restaurants are definitely worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backstage Traveler Posted August 25, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 25, 2015 If you are a carnivore, have dinner one night at Moderno. If you are more of a salad person - have dinner one night at Moderno!!! Best salad bar at sea. And the little cheese bread balls are incredibly addictive!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigby the Dog Posted August 25, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 25, 2015 With that logic, the price of the cruise takes the free out of freestyle. As does paying for a drink, or the daily tipping. If you are OK with food that is just "fine", then stick with the MDR. If you like good food, for a nominal additional cost, specialty restaurants are definitely worth it. There's nothing wrong with the food in the main dining room. There is a set menu that runs the entire week and an additional menu with different appetizers, entrees and desserts each night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maywell Posted August 25, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 25, 2015 There's nothing wrong with the food in the main dining room. There is a set menu that runs the entire week and an additional menu with different appetizers, entrees and desserts each night. Plus, the menus for most restaurants (specialty & complimentary) is on the onboard account that one can access from the TV in the room. Helps with planning dinner plans for the evening. [emoji1] Sent from my SGH-T399 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backstage Traveler Posted August 25, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Try the ropes course (pics here) and waterslides! Surprisingly fun and exhilarating. Go on a port day to avoid crowds, and don't wait too late to try the ropes course - if it gets too windy, they close it down, and you may miss your chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worktocruise610 Posted August 25, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Plus, the menus for most restaurants (specialty & complimentary) is on the onboard account that one can access from the TV in the room. Helps with planning dinner plans for the evening. [emoji1] Sent from my SGH-T399 using Tapatalk I didn;t know that about the TV access - thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maywell Posted August 25, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I didn;t know that about the TV access - thanks for the tip! You're Welcome -You can also check how much you spend on your sail card from the TV as well. Also, next to the light switches, is the 'Do not disturb/ clean room' lights - hitting a switch will light up one of lights above your door outside to let your room steward know to clean your room or to leave you alone. Sent from my SGH-T399 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley_and_jason Posted August 25, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Going on breakaway in October. Any tips from from fellow passengers? Or favorite foods or favorite hangout? We are also going in October. Which dates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worktocruise610 Posted August 25, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 25, 2015 You're Welcome -You can also check how much you spend on your sail card from the TV as well. Also, next to the light switches, is the 'Do not disturb/ clean room' lights - hitting a switch will light up one of lights above your door outside to let your room steward know to clean your room or to leave you alone. Sent from my SGH-T399 using Tapatalk More useful information - thanks again! Now, at the risk of pushing my luck (lol) can you explain the key card / lights / air conditioner thing I've been reading about. I've seen posters mention to leave a card in the room (or switch?) to keep the ac on but not sure what they mean. I've only been on the dawn & Gem & they didn't have those things. Thanks again for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backstage Traveler Posted August 25, 2015 #19 Share Posted August 25, 2015 On the Breakaway, there is a card slot inside the room next to the door that you put your room key in when you enter. It turns on all the electricity to your room. When you leave, you take it out and the electricity goes off. If you bring any spare card (loyalty card, old hotel room key, etc), you can leave that card in the slot and the electricity never goes off. But would be good to turn off the lights before leaving the room if you decide to do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maywell Posted August 25, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) On the Breakaway, there is a card slot inside the room next to the door that you put your room key in when you enter. It turns on all the electricity to your room. When you leave, you take it out and the electricity goes off. If you bring any spare card (loyalty card, old hotel room key, etc), you can leave that card in the slot and the electricity never goes off. But would be good to turn off the lights before leaving the room if you decide to do that! Also, sometimes the room stewards will pop it out a little that it looks the nothing is working - Just pop it back in the slot to work. Found out the hard way. :o And old deactivated credit card or Metrocard from the NYC mass transit also works in the slot too.:p Edited August 25, 2015 by maywell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worktocruise610 Posted August 25, 2015 #21 Share Posted August 25, 2015 On the Breakaway, there is a card slot inside the room next to the door that you put your room key in when you enter. It turns on all the electricity to your room. When you leave, you take it out and the electricity goes off. If you bring any spare card (loyalty card, old hotel room key, etc), you can leave that card in the slot and the electricity never goes off. But would be good to turn off the lights before leaving the room if you decide to do that! Ah that makes sense now! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzygirl1 Posted August 26, 2015 #22 Share Posted August 26, 2015 just returned on Sunday from Breakaway to Bermuda, tips we can offer: your room may be a "walk" from the elevators, but eating a lot of food this past week, good for exercise. Lounge chairs are at first come first served , so if you want one, get out EARLY, saw people out at 5 : 30 a.m. Saturday morning . We had the UDP where we could eat at the specialty restaurants, our favorite of those was Teppanyaki with the chef show too and oriental menu. GREAT and chefs are very entertaining. We found that we LOVED MANHATTAN Dining Room, and a certain waitress was exceptional, I don't think I can divulge her name , but it is " like Christmas " . if you go, ask if she is there . We ate at Cagney's Friday night, unfortunately, we found it not to be up to par, although our grandson did order a 32 oz porterhouse steak there and ate almost all of it. Maybe it was an off night or something, but service was just not up to standard, we were seated at our arrival time 8 pm and finally got our food at 9 p.m. waiter there tried to talk grandson out of the steak, seemed non attentive after to us after that. We found the buffet to be adequate , had plenty to eat each morning there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worktocruise610 Posted August 26, 2015 #23 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Plus, the menus for most restaurants (specialty & complimentary) is on the onboard account that one can access from the TV in the room. Helps with planning dinner plans for the evening. [emoji1] Sent from my SGH-T399 using Tapatalk OK Maywell, this may be off topic but since you know way more than me, figured I'd give it a shot... Do you by any chance know if they show any NFL games while on the ship & if so where, when & which teams? We leave Sunday so prob won't get a chance to see it, but just thought I'd see if it's an option. And if so, maybe watch the night game ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maywell Posted August 26, 2015 #24 Share Posted August 26, 2015 OK Maywell, this may be off topic but since you know way more than me, figured I'd give it a shot...Do you by any chance know if they show any NFL games while on the ship & if so where, when & which teams? We leave Sunday so prob won't get a chance to see it, but just thought I'd see if it's an option. And if so, maybe watch the night game ;-) Not a sports watcher but I do remember O'Sheenan's had a soccer/football games showing on of their screens. American football? Dunno, but they might - doesn't hurt to ask while on board, they might switch one of the screens in there to it. Sent from my SGH-T399 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigby the Dog Posted August 26, 2015 #25 Share Posted August 26, 2015 OK Maywell, this may be off topic but since you know way more than me, figured I'd give it a shot...Do you by any chance know if they show any NFL games while on the ship & if so where, when & which teams? We leave Sunday so prob won't get a chance to see it, but just thought I'd see if it's an option. And if so, maybe watch the night game ;-) Well if you're leaving Sunday (assuming a one week cruise) then you won't miss anything as the NFL season doesn't start to Sept. 10. The real problem is that there is no baseball only cricket (which is like slow death). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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