Shaded Lady Posted March 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Carnival's site posted the following 2 days ago: Carnival Breeze dry dock: 4/16/17 - 4/29/17 Routine hotel maintenance Cosmetic enhancements in lounges and public areas such as new carpeting, wall coverings, tile work and lighting Alchemy Bar (will replace Plaza Bar at Ocean Plaza) Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que (will replace Fat Jimmy's Seaside BBQ) During all dry docks, vessels receive routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements in lounges and public areas such as new carpeting, wall coverings, tile work and lighting. As additional details are confirmed, information will be updated below. So finally all the rumors are confirmed, Breeze is getting the Alchemy Bar and Guy's Pig & Anchor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamericannn Posted March 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Carnival's best ship is finally getting Carnival's best bar added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwellen Posted March 18, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Hopefully they are planning lots of work for the Waterworks area. We were on it last month and even though all the slides were operational pretty much none of the other water features were working. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaded Lady Posted March 18, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Hopefully that's part of the 'regular maintenance'. I also heard that one of the recent dry docked ships came out with much better, less slippery tiles in the Lido buffet area. I hope that's true for the Breeze as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inconspicuous Posted March 18, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I also heard that one of the recent dry docked ships came out with much better, less slippery tiles in the Lido buffet area. I hope that's true for the Breeze as well! Agreed.....I was surprised at how those tiles were constantly slippery on our Breeze cruise last week. Made things a challenge when carrying an 18 month old and avoiding other passengers. Glad I didn't see more than a couple people wipe out on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwellen Posted March 19, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 19, 2017 The interesting thing about the floor tiles is that on our last cruise on the Breeze we did the Behind The Fun tour. When we were in the galley we noticed that the floor in there was exactly the same as what the lido buffet has. In fact I would say the floor was even more slippery in the galley. Almost felt like I was walking on ice in some places. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted March 19, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Carnival's site posted the following 2 days ago: Carnival Breeze dry dock: 4/16/17 - 4/29/17 Routine hotel maintenance Cosmetic enhancements in lounges and public areas such as new carpeting, wall coverings, tile work and lighting Alchemy Bar (will replace Plaza Bar at Ocean Plaza) Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que (will replace Fat Jimmy's Seaside BBQ) During all dry docks, vessels receive routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements in lounges and public areas such as new carpeting, wall coverings, tile work and lighting. As additional details are confirmed, information will be updated below. So finally all the rumors are confirmed, Breeze is getting the Alchemy Bar and Guy's Pig & Anchor... Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted March 19, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Nice to know of the changes. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybluecruiser Posted March 19, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks for the info..... I patiently waiting to see what they are going to do with the elation during her month long drydock in the fall. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mamiamjo Posted March 19, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks for sharing the update news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleeb12 Posted March 20, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Agreed.....I was surprised at how those tiles were constantly slippery on our Breeze cruise last week. Made things a challenge when carrying an 18 month old and avoiding other passengers. Glad I didn't see more than a couple people wipe out on them. Was much of the waterworks area not working on your cruise, too? We are sailing in two weeks and I'm getting nervous that the ship will be in poor condition. Did it look like it was in dire need of repairs? Were most venues still in good condition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwellen Posted March 20, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Was much of the waterworks area not working on your cruise, too? We are sailing in two weeks and I'm getting nervous that the ship will be in poor condition. Did it look like it was in dire need of repairs? Were most venues still in good condition? I commented before on the Waterworks but I will give you some more comments on the rest of the ship. Overall the ship is still great and is still our favorite ship we have been on in 11 cruises. Our first cruise on her she was only 8 months old and our most recent cruise was mid-February so obviously she has "aged" some. I will say that all of the interior portions of the ship looked great. Our cabin was in very good condition. Nowhere on the ship did I see any carpet that looked like it should have been replaced already. The outside areas of the ship (upper decks) which are exposed to the elements were the areas that definitely needed some TLC. The main pool deck was obviously faded and I saw one spot where there was a 6-inch circle where the coating had chipped off leaving a bare spot. Everything else pretty much needed a good coat of paint. The ropes course worked fine. The mini golf worked fine but we could see a few areas that needed some work to repair some things. Overall the ship is still in very good condition. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired_to_Cruise Posted March 20, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Carnival's best ship is finally getting Carnival's best bar added. The unfortunate part of the Alchemy Bar on the Breeze will have to be the same as on the Magic. There is no room there to have the second row of chairs and the semi-circular table. There is only the bar. When that fills up (rather quickly), you have to sit in the Ocean Plaza area and the experience is not as intimate as on the Conquest class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okgirl Posted March 20, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 20, 2017 The unfortunate part of the Alchemy Bar on the Breeze will have to be the same as on the Magic. There is no room there to have the second row of chairs and the semi-circular table. There is only the bar. When that fills up (rather quickly), you have to sit in the Ocean Plaza area and the experience is not as intimate as on the Conquest class ships. I agree it won't be the same and with all the activity in the Red Frog and on the stage on Ocean Plaza it's going to be just a bar (that wasn't getting much action) serving fancy martini's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan4182 Posted March 20, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Was much of the waterworks area not working on your cruise, too? We are sailing in two weeks and I'm getting nervous that the ship will be in poor condition. Did it look like it was in dire need of repairs? Were most venues still in good condition? Is there ANYTHING you are not nervous about? This is based on the over all tone of your prior posts. Chill out and enjoy, the glass really is half full, not half empty! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleeb12 Posted March 20, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Is there ANYTHING you are not nervous about? This is based on the over all tone of your prior posts. Chill out and enjoy, the glass really is half full, not half empty! Sent from my iPad using Forums No, probably not. I'm quite neurotic and I have OCD and travel anxiety. I come to cruise critic to "manage my expectations" so that I am not caught off guard when I get there. I know how annoying I can be, but it's how I cope with my anxieties. Unfortunately I do not understand the concept of "chill out." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleeb12 Posted March 20, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I commented before on the Waterworks but I will give you some more comments on the rest of the ship. Overall the ship is still great and is still our favorite ship we have been on in 11 cruises. Our first cruise on her she was only 8 months old and our most recent cruise was mid-February so obviously she has "aged" some. I will say that all of the interior portions of the ship looked great. Our cabin was in very good condition. Nowhere on the ship did I see any carpet that looked like it should have been replaced already. The outside areas of the ship (upper decks) which are exposed to the elements were the areas that definitely needed some TLC. The main pool deck was obviously faded and I saw one spot where there was a 6-inch circle where the coating had chipped off leaving a bare spot. Everything else pretty much needed a good coat of paint. The ropes course worked fine. The mini golf worked fine but we could see a few areas that needed some work to repair some things. Overall the ship is still in very good condition. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Did it still seem very clean and somewhat new? There are a bunch of first-time cruisers in our group and I just want the experience for them to be a good one. Would you even notice what needed repair if you weren't looking for it and hadn't sailed on it before? Sorry to be annoying. I really, really appreciate your feedback and willingness to help my troubled mind? 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeebcruizn Posted March 20, 2017 #18 Share Posted March 20, 2017 We just got off the Breeze yesterday.......I had read some of the remarks on here about the Breeze being a little tired and carpets needing to be replaced but I found it hard to identify this. The ship is in great shape overall, you may notice some things if you're looking really hard but your first time cruisers will still be wowed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleeb12 Posted March 21, 2017 #19 Share Posted March 21, 2017 We just got off the Breeze yesterday.......I had read some of the remarks on here about the Breeze being a little tired and carpets needing to be replaced but I found it hard to identify this. The ship is in great shape overall, you may notice some things if you're looking really hard but your first time cruisers will still be wowed!! Thank you. 👍🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Mom Posted March 21, 2017 #20 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I agree it won't be the same and with all the activity in the Red Frog and on the stage on Ocean Plaza it's going to be just a bar (that wasn't getting much action) serving fancy martini's. We love the Alchemy Bar. It's one of hubby's favorite amenities. We prefer the circular seating with extra seating behind it, but I'll take the straight bar (like we had on the Inspiration) over no Alchemy Bar at all. It's the only place he can find bartenders that can make a proper Sidecar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipbound Posted March 21, 2017 #21 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I was on the Breeze last April my favorite bar was the Red Frog Pub a great place to hang out and meet people the only draw back the music was too loud. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn911 Posted March 22, 2017 #22 Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) :) No, probably not. I'm quite neurotic and I have OCD and travel anxiety. I come to cruise critic to "manage my expectations" so that I am not caught off guard when I get there. I know how annoying I can be, but it's how I cope with my anxieties. Unfortunately I do not understand the concept of "chill out." :)Working on it ll the time..think most of us are on some level or we would not be planning here...I just found your answer honest and refreshing... Have a wonderful time...worry and then relax...give yourself more relax than worry and taking breaks breathe in nose and out mouth 5 times slowly to count of 5, say numbers in head...one two three four five on breath in and the same out...it is amazing...just a wonder...drink plenty of water and walk and do a few stretches...my tricks. I just know Breeze is a favorite and wonderful ship from reading here, can not wait to try her with or without Alchemy...I think she is a favorite and that happens because all is moving in the right direction for most on her...she is newer but not newest and kinks worked out..leaving your group more simple and more complicated Carnival to try later...perfect choice and so is Carnival for not having to worry about perfect little details of a pickier crowd (not that this is bad)..but it is simply a very nice simpler experience with just the right amount of options..not too much...not too little..and happy happy nice crew always. And large cabins and all for a mainstream cruise...so nice that way..and comfy sheets and beds. Edited March 22, 2017 by sjn911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacruiser4life Posted March 26, 2017 #23 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I agree it won't be the same and with all the activity in the Red Frog and on the stage on Ocean Plaza it's going to be just a bar (that wasn't getting much action) serving fancy martini's. I agree. We love the Breeze and the Alchemy Bar, but the Ocean Plaza location is very disappointing. Also there will not be the same amount of traffic that you get by the bar on the Freedom. We will see how it is as we board her right after this dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherCraig Posted April 5, 2017 #24 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Was just on the Breeze in Sept/Oct and loved. Didn't see any wear and tear since it is pretty much a new ship but really missed the Alchemy Bar. So happy that they will be adding it this month. Doing the same cruise on the Breeze in mid-May so excited. BIG NEWS!!!! What is the big news that John Heald is going to announce on Apr 30th about the Breeze and a new addition? I can't wait to hear about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMtnPea Posted April 6, 2017 #25 Share Posted April 6, 2017 We just got off the Breeze on Sunday April 2nd. The ship was NOT in a state of disrepair. It was not icky, or stinky or any of the other words I can't think of right now. ;p We (husband, our three kids (21,17,15) and friend and her son (18) had a fabulous time on the Breeze and loved our vacation. Looking forward to being on the Dream in December. We were last on her in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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