Rare SimplyAlbert Posted February 5, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Our boarding time was 11:30 to 12:00. We were on the ship by 12:30. Staterooms we’re not ready until 2:30. There was a sign at guest services that the ship is full so there could not be any stateroom changes. Because the rooms are ready on embarkation day the stateroom attendant will not be back in the evening. If you need anything you need to call housekeeping (which we did). We didn’t have any wait times in getting seated/served in the dining room for lunch or with getting a drink at a bar. There were also plenty of dining reservations available throughout the week for specialty dining at good times. I didn’t book ahead as online was only giving me 9:30 on. Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll try to answer them. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SimplyAlbert Posted February 5, 2023 Author #2 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Sailing away from New Orleans! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kohanfam Posted February 6, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) Were early show reservations available to make Edited February 6, 2023 by kohanfam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rjm11 Posted February 6, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 6, 2023 have a great cruise! Please let us know if they changed any of the port times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lupush Posted February 6, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Will be following throughout the week. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molokai-Chuck Posted February 6, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 6, 2023 SimplyAlbert ... great start with that sunny sailaway! Looking forward to your postings for the week. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMG2014 Posted February 6, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) We are on in a few weeks. Could you post shows and show times? Wanting to plan dinner around them. Thank you Edited February 6, 2023 by TMG2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdog52 Posted February 6, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 6, 2023 13 hours ago, SimplyAlbert said: Our boarding time was 11:30 to 12:00. We were on the ship by 12:30. Staterooms we’re not ready until 2:30. There was a sign at guest services that the ship is full so there could not be any stateroom changes. Because the rooms are ready on embarkation day the stateroom attendant will not be back in the evening. If you need anything you need to call housekeeping (which we did). We didn’t have any wait times in getting seated/served in the dining room for lunch or with getting a drink at a bar. There were also plenty of dining reservations available throughout the week for specialty dining at good times. I didn’t book ahead as online was only giving me 9:30 on. Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll try to answer them. when we were on the Joy the TV's near the elevators were not working for reservations. Do you know if the Headliners Comedy Club was open and taking reservations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheersforbeers Posted February 6, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 6, 2023 We were on Breakaway Jan 15-29 and the box office was open for show reservations and Headliners was open for dining reservations on embarkation day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdog52 Posted February 6, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Thank You!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesIowa Posted February 6, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Have a great cruise! If you want great service, stop by spice. The head bartender, David livingston, is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantravel1 Posted February 6, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Hope you have a great cruise on the Breakaway! I'll be following you this week and am interested in your thoughts on the cruise. One question for you - last time we were on the Breakaway we spent a lot of time in Shakers listening to the music. Who is the Entertainer/Guitarist on the Breakaway this week? We just want to plan our time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted February 6, 2023 #13 Share Posted February 6, 2023 DO NOT miss the Syd Norman's band--this one is the best of the best! Come early! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melday Posted February 7, 2023 #14 Share Posted February 7, 2023 We have a party of 14 going in May. The online reservations for dinner only allow for 8, is there a way to book a large party? Non specialty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjb0704 Posted February 7, 2023 #15 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I'll be following along as we are on the Breakaway in 26 days. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnoliaBlossom Posted February 7, 2023 #16 Share Posted February 7, 2023 9 hours ago, melday said: We have a party of 14 going in May. The online reservations for dinner only allow for 8, is there a way to book a large party? Non specialty Call your PCP or TA. They should be able to do those reservations for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcslecocq Posted February 7, 2023 #17 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Thank you so much for posting. We are on the Breakaway in 4 days! If you have a second could you ask where the Superbowl will be shown on the ship? (Specifically, we are hoping Atrium/O'Sheehans). Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted February 7, 2023 #18 Share Posted February 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, Bcslecocq said: Thank you so much for posting. We are on the Breakaway in 4 days! If you have a second could you ask where the Superbowl will be shown on the ship? (Specifically, we are hoping Atrium/O'Sheehans). Thank you! It should be shown in various places including the Spice H2O, the Atrium, O'Sheehan's and probably on the TV in your cabin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcslecocq Posted February 7, 2023 #19 Share Posted February 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, www3traveler said: It should be shown in various places including the Spice H2O, the Atrium, O'Sheehan's and probably on the TV in your cabin. I wanted to be prepared specifically because someone posted this on a FB group yesterday. We are from the Philly area, so its very important to my family (specifically 2 adult stepsons). Does anyone have any info/insight on the post from FB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted February 7, 2023 #20 Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Bcslecocq said: I wanted to be prepared specifically because someone posted this on a FB group yesterday. We are from the Philly area, so its very important to my family (specifically 2 adult stepsons). Does anyone have any info/insight on the post from FB? Lets think about that. Superbowl kickoff is scheduled for 1730 Central. Breakaway departs NOLA at approximately 1600 hours Central. Breakaway won't reach the mouth of the Mississippi until after midnight. If being in international waters is a requirement, then you can watch reruns after midnight. Perhaps Breakaway won't show the game until after Breakaway departs NOLA. But since Breakaway departs an hour and a half prior to kickoff.... Maybe the requirement is to be away from the dock??? Edited February 7, 2023 by RocketMan275 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcslecocq Posted February 7, 2023 #21 Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, RocketMan275 said: Lets think about that. Superbowl kickoff is scheduled for 1730 Central. Breakaway departs NOLA at approximately 1600 hours Central. Breakaway won't reach the mouth of the Mississippi until after midnight. If being in international waters is a requirement, then you can watch reruns after midnight. Perhaps Breakaway won't show the game until after Breakaway departs NOLA. But since Breakaway departs an hour and a half prior to kickoff.... Maybe the requirement is to be away from the dock??? I was thinking it maybe "away from dock" requirement (same as casino?). I had googled how long it takes to get into international waters from NOLA pier and got a little worried. We definitely want to watch it live. I didn't know if anyone else had any other insight/info/thoughts. Thank you for your thoughts! Edited February 7, 2023 by Bcslecocq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted February 7, 2023 #22 Share Posted February 7, 2023 8 minutes ago, Bcslecocq said: I was thinking it maybe "away from dock" requirement (same as casino?). I had googled how long it takes to get into international waters from NOLA pier and got a little worried. We definitely want to watch it live. I didn't know if anyone else had any other insight/info/thoughts. Thank you for your thoughts! I can say i was on the Breakaway for the playoffs a few years ago and the games was absolutely on while docked and while we left. I am sure they will have the game on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNcruisingcouple Posted February 7, 2023 #23 Share Posted February 7, 2023 On 2/5/2023 at 4:33 PM, SimplyAlbert said: Our boarding time was 11:30 to 12:00. We were on the ship by 12:30. Staterooms we’re not ready until 2:30. There was a sign at guest services that the ship is full so there could not be any stateroom changes. Because the rooms are ready on embarkation day the stateroom attendant will not be back in the evening. If you need anything you need to call housekeeping (which we did). We didn’t have any wait times in getting seated/served in the dining room for lunch or with getting a drink at a bar. There were also plenty of dining reservations available throughout the week for specialty dining at good times. I didn’t book ahead as online was only giving me 9:30 on. Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll try to answer them. We are going to be on the Breakaway on 2/19 sailing. I'm trying to find out if I could use onboard credit to purchase the Free at Sea Plus package while onboard. Do you know if they were offering it on embarkation day? Or would you be willing to go to guest services and ask if it's possible to purchase? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry_s_taco Posted February 7, 2023 #24 Share Posted February 7, 2023 On 2/5/2023 at 5:24 PM, SimplyAlbert said: Sailing away from New Orleans! Great pics. I can't wait until we board in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SimplyAlbert Posted February 11, 2023 Author #25 Share Posted February 11, 2023 On 2/5/2023 at 7:02 PM, kohanfam said: Were early show reservations available to make Yes, they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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