Live from the Breakaway 3/10 - 3/17

[justhappy]

3 hours ago, RocketMan275 said:

What drink is that?

The first one was a poinsettia, champagne and cranberry juice, the other pic is a painkiller.

[justhappy]

To correct a few things I got wrong, DH didn’t play arcade games because you needed to purchase a package, he was just swiping his card wrong and saw the sign about arcade packages and assumed he needed to purchase one. So you can still play them without purchasing the package.

Also the port fee credit was from missing Harvest Cay.

[justhappy]

Apparently when your travel agent notes on your reservation that you’re celebrating your birthday the word gets around!

Every where we went today I was wished a Happy Birthday.

Every time I entered the Haven restaurant I was sung Happy Birthday 

and brought more treats.

From my stateroom attendant-

 

From the restaurant servers-

 

 

 The server made a napkin rose for me 🌹

 

I can’t say enough about how kind all the staff of the Haven are.

And not just to me and DH.

 

We spent the better part of the day reading in the warmth and sunshine knowing that tomorrow it would be cool and possibly raining.

 

Around 4pm we packed our suitcases so we wouldn’t have to worry about it later.

 

  Dinnee in the Haven restaurant then we headed to Howl at the Moon and enjoyed some very talented musicians before heading back to our stateroom.

  We spent  a few minutes watching the harbor pilot board the ship for our slow trip upriver.

 Off to bed for an early wake up tomorrow.

[we12brich]

14 hours ago, justhappy said:

Day 7 at sea

 

We are sadly headed back to New Orleans, the captain says we will enter the mouth of the Mississippi River around 9:30 pm tonight.

Chance of rain this afternoon, likely rain tomorrow.

Love New Orleans, but sad to be heading back.

its a funky place 

 

 

We will be boarding her tomorrow. I hope we get Sheila as well. We are in one of the DOS. Belated Happy Birthday!

[justhappy]

6 hours ago, we12brich said:

We will be boarding her tomorrow. I hope we get Sheila as well. We are in one of the DOS. Belated Happy Birthday!

I hope you have a great cruise!

[justhappy]

As usual my internal alarm clock had me awake way before the 6 am alarm I set.

In stepping out on the balcony at 6:15am it was warm and so far no rain.

Radar shows it’s moving in though.

 

 

We will head up soon for breakfast and then  wait to be escorted off by the concierge team. We are in no rush as I don’t think the LZA garage at 100 Poydras opens until 8:30 or so. Of course by the time we get our luggage and get through customs we still have to wait for the shuttle bus back to the garage.

 We will have a short drive of 1&1/2 hours to the Beau Rivage in Biloxi MS where we will spend the night before finishing the drive home on Monday.

 

The Breakaway trip reports continue with @YVRteacher for the next two weeks.

Her trip reports and photographs are excellent so I’ve handed off the reins to her!

[justhappy]

After a nice last breakfast and handing out tips and goodbye hugs we were escorted down at 7:59am. We scanned off the ship and joined the line of what looked to be most self assist passengers. By 8:15am we had our luggage, through customs (Yay for facial recognition!) and got on a shuttle bus for the garage at 100 Poydras St.

 Amazing that we had a private ride.

 

By 8:30 am we were in our car and headed to Biloxi.

And just like that, our fun week was over.  
 

 

Thanks for following along, 

and may the spirit of Captain Ron be with you always!

Edited March 17 by justhappy

[YVRteacher]

The staff loved you and sure took care of you beautifully! When NCL get it right, they get it really right!

 

Thank you for sharing your relaxing vacation with us and I hope you have a safe trip home.

[YVRteacher]

I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t seen Captain Ron. Maybe @sid_9169 will mail me the DVD when he is done? Not that I remember how to use my DVD player…

[cruiseny4life]

On 3/16/2024 at 10:51 AM, justhappy said:

i sure hope those of you who haven’t seen Captain Ron aren’t totally scratching your heads!

Don't worry! I'm used to not having a clue about pop culture references. My husband's working late tonight, so I'm going to see if I can find Captain Ron on one of the streaming platforms. Then I'll be educated in the way of 1992 yacht movies.

On 3/16/2024 at 3:40 PM, Oakman58 said:

 

I'm sorry but I had to Laugh Out Loud at your crowds on the pier comment.  This is what the Costa Maya pier looked like last month when we visited and there were five ships in port.

Those crowds are...absolutely incredible (and not in a good way). Wow. Just stunningly crazy wow! 

 

On 3/16/2024 at 3:17 PM, justhappy said:

DH was spotted at the bar by the Haven restaurant staff who asked him when we were coming for breakfast.

He said we had already had breakfast bug they insisted we come have just a little something.

This is the little something they brought out while they sang happy birthday to me!

Are you a 3/16 and 3/17 baby? I'm a St. Patrick's baby myself. I used to tell everyone I had not a lick of Irish in me (my family didn't think I did)...then I did the whole ancestry.com spit test thing. Welp, I do have a wee bit of Irish! Happy belated to you! 

 

Last year, on my birthday I was flying to Miami to get on Joy on 3/18. Oh, how times change! I'd much rather be on the cruise...I remember being embarrassed by the Haven Restaurant servers singing happy birthday to me too! That muffin with berries looks incredible! 

 

I hope you are home and recovering from your restful trip. 🙂

[justhappy]

On 3/11/2024 at 11:44 AM, cruiseny4life said:

I'm a day late, but you're still posting, so I'm on time! Have a lovely time! I hope the meander down the river was fun. That's the only reason I want to sail out of New Orleans. The big muddy.

 

It's heartening to see you be on a cruise, enjoying relaxing, and each other's company without having to deal with the stress of every day living. Have a phenomenal time! And thank you for sharing! 

 

I'll be the first with a super annoying question: do you know if an alternate option for lunch was offered on embarkation day? 

First of probably 100 questions for you. I feel so special! 🍻

 Hey @cruiseny4life You are about 99 questions short 🤣

 

I hope your next cruise is as marvelous as this one was for me.

Sad it’s over but on our way to pick up Daisy so not too sad.

[justhappy]

I just had to add that my adult drink total for the cruise was 18, and as DH pointed out, about 17 1/2 more than a normal week at home for me. 
DH had double the drinks I did, but he also has a glass of Tullimore Dew or Jamison’s a couple of times a week.

 

Our next cruise is on the Getaway out of New Orleans in October with friends. Back in a regular balcony stateroom, and a more active trip for sure. 

 Wishing you all fair skies and following seas! 🛳️

 

[justhappy]

1 hour ago, cruiseny4life said:

Don't worry! I'm used to not having a clue about pop culture references. My husband's working late tonight, so I'm going to see if I can find Captain Ron on one of the streaming platforms. Then I'll be educated in the way of 1992 yacht movies.

Those crowds are...absolutely incredible (and not in a good way). Wow. Just stunningly crazy wow! 

 

Are you a 3/16 and 3/17 baby? I'm a St. Patrick's baby myself. I used to tell everyone I had not a lick of Irish in me (my family didn't think I did)...then I did the whole ancestry.com spit test thing. Welp, I do have a wee bit of Irish! Happy belated to you! 

 

Last year, on my birthday I was flying to Miami to get on Joy on 3/18. Oh, how times change! I'd much rather be on the cruise...I remember being embarrassed by the Haven Restaurant servers singing happy birthday to me too! That muffin with berries looks incredible! 

 

I hope you are home and recovering from your restful trip. 🙂

DH and I were talking last night about how being born on a holiday, sometimes your birthday is overshadowed by the holiday. Not so with St Patrick’s day! Everybody just wants to celebrate and drink🍀

Glad to know you’re my birthday buddy!

My TA put down on the booking to celebrate my birthday on Saturday although it is actually the 17th.

Yes it was embarrassing after the first time they sang Happy birthday. On Sunday morning I told them I’m celebrating St Patrick’s day but I still got more Happy Birthdays. 

[tcmagnum]

On 3/16/2024 at 11:37 PM, justhappy said:

I can’t say enough about how kind all the staff of the Haven are.

And not just to me and DH.

 

 

I think part of the reason the staff of the Haven are so good to you guys is because of your attitudes.  You come across as 'real' and down to earth.  Not demanding or mean.  Your smile says it all!!  (Of course, I do think the staff of the Have does a very good job).

 

Happy belated Birthday!!

[cruiseny4life]

1 hour ago, justhappy said:

 Hey @cruiseny4life You are about 99 questions short 🤣

 

I hope your next cruise is as marvelous as this one was for me.

Sad it’s over but on our way to pick up Daisy so not too sad.

Thank you!! It is always sad, but returning to Daisy will make it a much better return. It's always a joy to pick up the pups. I'm sure your girl is more manageable at this stage than the crazies I am reunited with after cruising...still, they make me whole. 

 

1 hour ago, justhappy said:

DH and I were talking last night about how being born on a holiday, sometimes your birthday is overshadowed by the holiday. Not so with St Patrick’s day! Everybody just wants to celebrate and drink🍀

Glad to know you’re my birthday buddy!

My TA put down on the booking to celebrate my birthday on Saturday although it is actually the 17th.

Yes it was embarrassing after the first time they sang Happy birthday. On Sunday morning I told them I’m celebrating St Patrick’s day but I still got more Happy Birthdays. 

Exactly! And, happy happy birthday from the entire western world! We all raise a glass of green beer to you on your day! (that's how I feel, too)

 

40 minutes ago, tcmagnum said:

I think part of the reason the staff of the Haven are so good to you guys is because of your attitudes.  You come across as 'real' and down to earth.  Not demanding or mean.  Your smile says it all!!  (Of course, I do think the staff of the Have does a very good job).

 

Happy belated Birthday!!

Everything @tcmagnum just said about y'all!

[cincicruisers]

On 3/16/2024 at 2:40 PM, Oakman58 said:

 

I'm sorry but I had to Laugh Out Loud at your crowds on the pier comment.  This is what the Costa Maya pier looked like last month when we visited and there were five ships in port.

I have never seen so many people on the pier.  Crazy!

[laudergayle]

@justhappy and @cruiseny4life  HAPPY Belated BIRTHDAY to you both🎉🎂🍀🍀🍻.  
 

Birthday cruises are always special😊

[Mrjusthappy]

Mrjusthappy here, your DH (which I believe may stand for Dumb@$$ Husband) and your original Capt. Ron.

Thought I would join everyone else in saying that I, too, enjoyed your trip reports. It was an honor and a pleasure to be your wingman for 7 days. 

Oh, and my back is much improved from the Mega Store excursion!

 

Until the next cruise….