Tips for the Breakaway

[UnaPalomita]

Sailing Sunday. Any last minute tips or exciting places to visit, etc? :) We're a couple in our mid-thirties and we're bringing our 5.5 year old. We also have a mini suite/ balcony. This is our 5th cruise (4th Norwegian), but first time on a 'mega' ship! This is going to the be 14 day Southern Caribbean sailing. Any tips or exciting things we definitely need to check or (or avoid) would be so appreciated!! :D

Edited January 27, 2017 by UnaPalomita

[BostonGal35]

Sailing Sunday. Any last minute tips or exciting places to visit, etc? :) We're a couple in our mid-thirties and we're bringing our 5.5 year old. We also have a mini suite/ balcony. This is our 5th cruise (4th Norwegian), but first time on a 'mega' ship! This is going to the be 14 day Southern Caribbean sailing. Any tips or exciting things we definitely need to check or (or avoid) would be so appreciated!! :D

 

the waterslides are amazing! there is a height and weight limit, so prepare your little one so they arent disappointed at the top. the ropes course is for any age, be sure to pack sneakers (you need fully closed in shoes, no flip flops, crocs, etc.). you can stay up there as long as you like, so dont feel like once you go around you have to come down.

 

the Vibe area is wonderful, but its adult only.

 

definitely eat a specialty and dine on the waterfront.

[sabres431]

If you are going to use the water slides make sure ALL jewelry is off before you go up all those stairs. Wedding rings, earrings, etc. or they won't let you go.

[MICHLEV1974]

Have a great time! If you need help with pool loungers, just go see Deck Hand Turnell from Saint Lucia, he's my sweet boyfriend and he loves to help guests have a great time on the pool deck. :)

[UnaPalomita]

Have a great time! If you need help with pool loungers, just go see Deck Hand Turnell from Saint Lucia, he's my sweet boyfriend and he loves to help guests have a great time on the pool deck. :)

 

Aw! I will see if I can find him! :)

[UnaPalomita]

If you are going to use the water slides make sure ALL jewelry is off before you go up all those stairs. Wedding rings, earrings, etc. or they won't let you go.

 

Noted! Going to tell the husband to leave his ring in the safe too :)

[UnaPalomita]

the waterslides are amazing! there is a height and weight limit, so prepare your little one so they arent disappointed at the top. the ropes course is for any age, be sure to pack sneakers (you need fully closed in shoes, no flip flops, crocs, etc.). you can stay up there as long as you like, so dont feel like once you go around you have to come down.

 

the Vibe area is wonderful, but its adult only.

 

definitely eat a specialty and dine on the waterfront.

 

Yes!! I read about the height limits, my son is about 41" maybe he'll be okay for the one family slide. They let him go on the one on the Gem even when he was way shorter at 3 years. Hoping no tears!

 

Packing sneakers now!!

[SwedishChefChicky]

Enjoy! I will be boarding on the 12th. I'm a little jealous that you have a much better itinerary :p

[beachys]

Ladies don't forget about hair tires with metal on them. They don't allow those either on the free fall slides.

[Jezo]

Have a great time! If you need help with pool loungers, just go see Deck Hand Turnell from Saint Lucia, he's my sweet boyfriend and he loves to help guests have a great time on the pool deck. :)

Did he assist with chair hogs?

[traveler1980]

Are there loungers around the kids pool? I was reading another thread that said they didn't have lounge chairs there, only around the adult pool. We are traveling with a 4 and 7 year old and unsure if they'll use the Splash Academy, so want to know as much as we can to plan our time for the kids time at the kids pool. Is the kids pool big enough to actually go in and swim?

[mjkacmom]

No lounge chairs, big enough to swim.

This blog has good pictures http://ctmommyblog.com/cruising-norwegian-breakaway-small-kids/

[luvtheships]

Noted! Going to tell the husband to leave his ring in the safe too :)

 

 

I'd leave all good jewelry at home in a secure place

 

 

Haven't worn good jewelry including wedding rings on a trip in years

 

Stunt doubles are fine fir nighttime if you feel you must wear a wedding ring

 

 

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[Son of a son of a ...]

Here's a tip: don't take a 5 Y/O on a 14 day cruise.

 

Just kidding ... have a great time! :)

[luvtheships]

Here's a tip: don't take a 5 Y/O on a 14 day cruise.

 

 

 

Just kidding ... have a great time! :)

 

 

Actually it's not really a joke IMHO

 

I've been on the long cruises in winter and yes the 5 yo will certainly be in the minority

 

Splash academy will be open of course

 

Since the child is either in K or homeschooled this cruise will be time better spent for them than being in classroom indoctrination lol

 

I'm serious here. Travel is the best education around.

 

 

 

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Edited January 29, 2017 by luvtheships

[spleenstomper]

Noted! Going to tell the husband to leave his ring in the safe too :)

 

Just to let you know, the safes have an override code of 000000 where anyone can open.

[smilz]

Just to let you know, the safes have an override code of 000000 where anyone can open.

 

Why would you ever post that?!?

[sabres431]

Why would you ever post that?!?

 

I was thinking the same thing....

[Son of a son of a ...]

Just to let you know, the safes have an override code of 000000 where anyone can open.

 

If your BofA credit card ends with "2" you can use it as a key card to enter any cabin.

[shof515]

Just to let you know, the safes have an override code of 000000 where anyone can open.

 

i thought it was 123456

[luvtheships]

224466 worked for me lastvtime

 

 

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[ncklhaus]

Actually it's not really a joke IMHO

 

I've been on the long cruises in winter and yes the 5 yo will certainly be in the minority

 

Splash academy will be open of course

 

Since the child is either in K or homeschooled this cruise will be time better spent for them than being in classroom indoctrination lol

 

I'm serious here. Travel is the best education around.

 

 

 

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We have been on the 2 week cruises 2 years in a row. There were around 500 children on board. They actually sent out a letter informing us of this and that thereally may be a delay or long lines when dropping off or picking up children from Splash Academy.

 

 

Have no fear, you will have a great time.

[ncklhaus]

Actually it's not really a joke IMHO

 

I've been on the long cruises in winter and yes the 5 yo will certainly be in the minority

 

Splash academy will be open of course

 

Since the child is either in K or homeschooled this cruise will be time better spent for them than being in classroom indoctrination lol

 

I'm serious here. Travel is the best education around.

 

 

 

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We have been on the 2 week cruises 2 years in a row. There were around 500 children on board. They actually sent out a letter informing us of this and that thereally may be a delay or long lines when dropping off or picking up children from Splash Academy.

 

 

Have no fear, you will have a great time.

[luckyinpa]

the celebrity dance off in atrium is one of the few things worth fighting for a seat for.

 

dover sole in ocean blue is good

 

in the MDR the crab potato skin has real crab..get a few!

[Sotermarler]

Does the BA have heated pools in the winter?

 

 

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