Breakaway Haven Spa Suite Sailing 9/29/19-10/06/19

[graphicguy]

OK...way out of whack on my chronology (something I’ll probably continue to do).

 

We’ve had a slider, and a FDD.  Cabin isn’t quite ready, so let’s explore.  I LOVE The Waterfront.  It’s my favorite NCL feature.  
 

Bars, dining al fresco, relaxation areas, all overlooking the water.  Let’s go!

 

 

[graphicguy]

8 minutes ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

Graphic Guy so happy you have made your way on board and have your much deserved cruise vacation underway without a hitch!  Enjoying your review.

That’s so nice.  Thanks!

[OceanBlueWaters]

2 hours ago, Von & John said:

Woo Hoo to the Great Start on this one...

We leave in 15 Days - so having some challenges focusing on the here & now...

First Sid's review & now yours will keep us going...

Glad to hear you've actually boarded, enjoyed cocktails & departed already 🙂

Yes!  I agree!  Just wondering if he can EAT like Sid!! LOL!

🍗🥩🐛🐜🐙

 

GG...have a great time!

[graphicguy]

Time For Safety drill....why is it that some

believe they are too busy, too good, too important to follow the simple instructions and show up on time?

 

Two young girls (20s maybe?) decided they were going to sit where they wanted, show up when they wanted, do what they wanted, leave when they wanted, use their phone when explicitly being instructed not to, several times!

 

This guy put a stop to that by calling them out!  
 

They huffed and snapped, but they did exactly as they were instructed after the safety meeting director jumped into their “stuff”! 
 

Not posting their pic.  But, y’all know the type!

 

It’s mandatory.  It’s simple!  Everyone has to do it!  Drama much?

 

 

[graphicguy]

10 minutes ago, OceanBlueWaters said:

Yes!  I agree!  Just wondering if he can EAT like Sid!! LOL!

🍗🥩🐛🐜🐙

 

GG...have a great time!

Thanks!  Let me answer that.  I can not eat, nor drink like Sid.  He is a LEGEND!😁

Edited September 30, 2019 by graphicguy

[graphicguy]

Safety drill over....heading back to the Haven bar before headed to my Suite.  Got one of these (aside from bourbon and Cherry wood smoke as ingredients, I have no idea what else is in it).  It was DELICIOUS!

 

[graphicguy]

2 hours ago, graphicguy said:

Thanks!

 

Let me see if I can dig them up!

How’s this?

[Laszlo]

42 minutes ago, graphicguy said:

Time For Safety drill....why is it that some

believe they are too busy, too good, too important to follow the simple instructions and show up on time?

 

Two young girls (20s maybe?) decided they were going to sit where they wanted, show up when they wanted, do what they wanted, leave when they wanted, use their phone when explicitly being instructed not to, several times!

 

This guy put a stop to that by calling them out!  
 

They huffed and snapped, but they did exactly as they were instructed after the safety meeting director jumped into their “stuff”! 
 

Not posting their pic.  But, y’all know the type!

 

It’s mandatory.  It’s simple!  Everyone has to do it!  Drama much?

 

 

 

NCL should have put them off the ship before the cruise even started Lol

[graphicguy]

Time to wander the ship.....

 

Aft walkway (again, just following The WaterFront.

 

Cagney’s has The windows facing aft.

[graphicguy]

Bowen, our concierge, said I could drop off my roll aboard and backpack in the cabin before the Suite was ready, which I did.  That was around 11:30.

 

Bu 12:30, my Haven Spa Suite was ready.  

BTW.....the bed is supremely comfortable!

 

[graphicguy]

[Rumour19]

Thanks for the great info so far.  We are first timers heading to the Haven in 4 weeks.  Any tips, insight, menus, drink recommendations are greatly appreciated. I hope you have a wonderful trip

[ggTexasGal]

13 hours ago, graphicguy said:

How’s this?

Thank you!!!

PS: Love your pics and review!

[graphicguy]

14 minutes ago, Rumour19 said:

Thanks for the great info so far.  We are first timers heading to the Haven in 4 weeks.  Any tips, insight, menus, drink recommendations are greatly appreciated. I hope you have a wonderful trip

Let me ponder that and get back to you.

[graphicguy]

A little out of order, this is the view aft from Cagney’s.....
 

These little windows view to the water, under your feet on The WaterFront are interesting...

 

 

[PortFees45]

You must be paying a pretty healthy supplement to go solo in a Haven room. 

[graphicguy]

@RedwingHockeyFan.....

 

Tonight’s MDR menu.....

 

 

[ggTexasGal]

2 hours ago, graphicguy said:

@RedwingHockeyFan.....

 

Tonight’s MDR menu.....

 

 

Looks like you are having a VERY GOOD TIME!!!🤣🤣🤣

[PortFees45]

Why are you eating in the MDR instead of the Haven restaurant? 

[graphicguy]

Thanks all for the well wishes.  I appreciate them.

 

To answer some questions, sailing the Breakaway Haven Spa Suite would have cost ME the same whether I sailed with a girlfriend or my son.

 

My fare is just about the same as it would have been for a Royal Jr Suite, a Celebrity Veranda cabin or an MSC Interior YC Suite.

 

With NCL, I got all the perks.  With the others, I either didn’t get any, or just a few perks.

 

I was tempted by the Carnival Vista Havana Suite (who is docked in Roatan with us right now), as it would have been around a $1,000 less expensive than my Haven Suite.  But, by the time you add in the drinks, specialty dining, etc, it wasn’t such a great deal.

 

Regarding MDR meals, I haven’t eaten in the MDRs (yet).  But, @RedwingHockeyFan asked if I could find and post them.  I’ll do what I can, as I can!

 

I think that covers the bases!

[graphicguy]

1 hour ago, ggTexasGal said:

Looks like you are having a VERY GOOD TIME!!!🤣🤣🤣

This a.m. was a little rough, as I closed down the Haven Bar last night!  And then, took a nightcap with me to mu balcony.  Neither are things that I actually needed to do.

 

But, I’m not driving!

Edited October 1, 2019 by graphicguy

[All-ready2cruise]

GG, you're so patient, thanks for explaining your point of view and also sharing requested info. 

 

I feel the same about the staterooms I choose to cruise in. At some point I may decide to choose an inside, but, for now, I'll stick with the GTY balcony and take all the perks I can get.  

 

Continue to enjoy your cruise. 

Cheers 🍸, here's to you and I"ll 'er meself, sláinte

 

[graphicguy]

 By this time, it was time for sail away!  You have some choices for this.  Get pushed and shoved around on the upper decks.  Or, see it from my favorite vantage points, The WaterFront (again).  Grab a drink at one of the bars and hang at the railing.....

 

 

[fallujahkid]

1 hour ago, graphicguy said:

 By this time, it was time for sail away!  You have some choices for this.  Get pushed and shoved around on the upper decks.  Or, see it from my favorite vantage points, The WaterFront (again).  Grab a drink at one of the bars and hang at the railing.....

 

 

I would never have complained if I didn’t know better, but the Waterfront would be so much nicer with those life boats tucked away. 

[graphicguy]

5 minutes ago, fallujahkid said:

I would never have complained if I didn’t know better, but the Waterfront would be so much nicer with those life boats tucked away. 

No disagreement!  They do tuck them away on the Away + Ships!