Shoppie124

10 hours ago, Call8675309 said:

Terrific first-hand account of your cruise.  I like your attitude and the review was very enjoyable.  Thank you for sharing your experience.

You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

11 hours ago, Rumour19 said:

Thanks for the great ( and very balanced) review.  I am stealing your moto for our trip in November - "if you can control it, worry about it...if you can’t make the best of it!"

 

Quick question - do you have a pic of the Haven breakfast menu ?  I am a planner and I am trying to figure out if it is worth hauling myself to the haven for breakfast or if room service will be the way to go ( we are in an aft suite). 

 

I hope our family has as much fun as yours seems to have had.

I did not take a picture however this is the menu..stolen from the internet 

enjoy your trip!  Definitely worth the trip to the Haven for breakfast!  They begin to know you and your preferences.  By day 2 they knew my food allergies- unlike my butler 

8 hours ago, Niffernay said:

That is awesome!  I hope he's still there in January (no clue how long their contracts run)!  He was a wonderful bartender and nice guy. 

Davidette told me 8.5 months 

14 hours ago, Niffernay said:

 

That is Christian!   He works at Waves during the day and Maltings in the evening 

4 hours ago, bssc said:

Thanks for the review.  Supported us getting the Haven next trip.

You won’t regret it!!!

18 hours ago, Pens fan said:

Thanks for the fabulous review!  Your recap has been a refreshing change of pace from the all too prevalent complaining and whining about trivial things on this board.  Yes, you were presented with a number of significant challenges on your cruise, but you guys made the best of it and told your story objectively and fairly.  

 

I'll just repeat what others have said - we'd love to cruise with your family - what a great attitude you guys have!

 

 

Looks like I’ll have a bunch of new friends to cruise with😊

4 hours ago, jaxw17 said:

Have read all that you have written and enjoyed every moment. How lucky is Sara to have you two as parents.

Great handstands x

 

I actually say how lucky we are to have her💕

48 minutes ago, mjcatlvr said:

Ah, Christian...... Our favorite Bartender EVER! What a Mixology Wizard! We have been able to catch up with him on three cruises so far, wonder if he will be staying on the Breakaway? Or moving on?

He didn’t say when his contact was up.  He makes a killer hurricane!

1 hour ago, mjcatlvr said:

Karl, Great lead on an amazing review! Wow and lots of hand stands by the daughter.....impressive! 😊

Thank you!

7 hours ago, KarlChilders said:

shoppie124's excellent review of the recent Breakaway sailing is loaded with pics of butler treats and more

 

 

Thank you!

8 minutes ago, graphicguy said:

So, my TA, genuinely sorry about how this "non-cruise" turned out, sent me an email today with a 9 Day Cruise out of Copenhagen on the Getaway for about the same as I was going to spend on the Breakaway on 9/1 doing the Western Caribbean.

 

Talk about out of left field, but that's intriguing.  

 

I've sailed the Mediterranean on the MSC Meriviglia and loved it.  Copenhagen isn't even a cruise I've even thought about. 

 

This would also be in the Haven.

 

Opinions?

DO IT!!!!

2 minutes ago, PelicanBill said:

Welcome home to western NY (I live near Rochester) and thanks for the great trip report.  I've had two cruises unexpectedly changed from hurricanes and one for a medical evac. Some people get so ugly it is shameful. We all must roll with it.  

 

The curious thing is I am one of those always saying "please get trip insurance." And in this case, it did not help a lot of people who had changes to their cruises that were not trip interruption or cancellation!  Very trickly but an unprecedented situation.

 

Oh, and the Bills are undefeated!  Woo hoo!

Thanks!!!

I am going to attempt to file a claim with my travel insurance.  We will see what happens.  I'm not out a ton of money.

GO  BILLS!!!!

8 minutes ago, pinkpanther52 said:

Fabulous review Shoppie 

 

What a love Adopted daughter you have. 🙂

 

Really enjoyed the handstand photos I remember when I was young enough to do those 🙂

Thank you!!!  She is certainly loved!  I couldn't imagine my world without her!

Her gym does a where in the world did you go at banquet.  The kids submit their handstands from their vacations.  Most people submit beach photo's...

4 hours ago, Travelicious said:

All those phones!

I sure this video was taken by multiple people from all the angles

4 hours ago, pe4all said:

Fantastic review!  Love how you rolled with everything thrown at you.  We have only been diverted once due to a hurricane, and it didn't bother us, but omg- I felt so bad for the hassle the crew went through with rude passengers who thought the captain and crew could control the weather.  Hope your daughter had a great few days back in school.

Like I told Bowen...  The next person who starts at you.. hand them the life ring and say land is X nautical miles that way!

Sara is glad to be back in school however since we came home we were on The Love Boat... She came home with a new "boyfriend" who lives in Orlando!  She can't wait to cruise again!!!

5 hours ago, newmexicoNita said:

 

don't we wish everyone had your attitude? Thanks for filling us in and making us feel like we were part of the cruise, the good part, just because you let us live your experience thru detail. Thanks again. It makes me even more excited about our upcoming Breakaway cruise. 

You will have a blast!  Guaranteed!!!   Stop by and see Christian at Maltings!!!

16 hours ago, Iworktocruiseandtravel said:

Thank you so much for your review!!!  I ❤️ Ur attitude 😊😊

Thank you!!!

1 hour ago, Peachypooh said:

Me too Shoppie, I loved your review. Truly appreciated you taking the time to post it.

I’m glad you liked it!

31 minutes ago, NLH Arizona said:

I so enjoyed your review, it was very well balanced.  I also love your attitude and glad you had a great cruise.

Thank you!  Even with all the twists and turns we had a great time!

34 minutes ago, Run14 said:

Seriously great trip report.  Objective in the info, highlighted what was your opinion, etc.  My wife and I would cruise with you three any day.  High five for handling everything that was thrown at you and brushing it off.  The smoker on the plane made me LOL, because of COURSE you needed another wildcard on your trip.  

Thanks again for a great review!

Thank you!  I really appreciate it!

10 minutes ago, C cruise said:

Enjoyed your report and enjoyed your pleasant attitude.... I was happy to read you made the most of the extra days knowing nothing could be done about it.... when I watch the video of that enraged man I think of all the people he is getting upset (imagine his family) ... loved your pictures - loved the handstands - loved the cocktails... thanks for the detailed report!

You’re welcome!  I’m glad you enjoyed it!

28 minutes ago, bluesea777 said:

 

Yes, prolly when they didn’t get dibs for a berth in POM.

 

By the way, great report!

 

Thank you!

41 minutes ago, bluesea777 said:

One more thing, I looked at the Marine Traffic on Sept 3, the day the POM opened, and there were 5 or 6 ships there already, so it might be the reason your ship went to NOLA.

 

 

They made the decision to go to NOLA long before the port reopened.

8 minutes ago, graphicguy said:

Great advice.  Great review!

 

Got to give you huge kudos, if it wasn’t for your posts, I would not have known what was going on with my Breakaway cruise on 9/1.  My TA couldn’t get through to NCL, and neither could I.

 

Many thanks!

Thank you!  I'm glad it helped!

I just sent my email off to Andy & Vivian @NCL ...  Let's see their response!

47 minutes ago, SenatorsFan said:

Thanks for taking the time to review your cruise. I'm sure the uncertainty was hard to take, but you seem to have made the best of it and gave us a balanced, enjoyable report. 

Wow, that video is scary and I would not have wanted to be anywhere near that!

Heather

I'm glad you enjoyed it!