All Things Breakaway (secrets, tibits, to do)

[mjkacmom]

We did not have this problem on our other 2 ncl cruises, but the kid's club was open all day then. I wonder if this is because they now close down for 2 hour increments twice a day so then people are scrambling to get the kids back so they can go to dinner or a show. We are also on deck 12 in a BA near the aft elevators so I hope we can get out of our room around this time!

 

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You will be fine by the aft elevators. We were by the forward elevators, and ran into the mass a lot, but could still get by (it was kind of fun watching parents trying to convince their little ones how much fun it was going to be!).

[popeyeandolive]

Does anyone have a really good outside picture of the ship? We are surprising our adult children with a cruise vacation on the Breakaway and I am making a Christmas card. Thank you in advance. My email is molloyrocco@yahoo.com

[Vinegarjoe10]

Gizmo911 - Your question about fee's for getting cash on the Breakaway.

 

In the casino, if you present your room card you can get cash and they charge a 3% fee. ( for example, you ask for $100.00 they charge your onboard account $103.00)

 

This is significantly cheaper than a cash advance on a credit card.

 

Regards,

 

Vinegarjoe

[popeyeandolive]

I just received three beautiful pictures of The Breakaway from Vinegarjoe10. So I am set.

This is what is so wonderful about Cruise Critic. I asked and in 5 minutes, I had exactly what I needed.

[nutley chick]

I just received three beautiful pictures of The Breakaway from Vinegarjoe10. So I am set.

This is what is so wonderful about Cruise Critic. I asked and in 5 minutes, I had exactly what I needed.

 

Maybe you or Vinegarjoe can send them to me also? I just want to make it my desktop on my computer. It was snowing this morning and I would rather look at that than the snow.... :mad:

 

Email: Rosanna0702@gmail.com

 

Thanks in advance

[nutley chick]

Thank you for the pictures Vinegarjoe! They are beautiful!

[gizmo911]

I have a SPA question..... I am traveling with friend who is handicap. She may or may not feel up to using spa facilities. Can we purchase one pass and share?

[coffeebean]

You can use anything....piece of cardboard, for example.

 

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I bring an empty gift card or and empty Starbuck's card to keep in the slot by the door.

[hpecorari]

I have a SPA question..... I am traveling with friend who is handicap. She may or may not feel up to using spa facilities. Can we purchase one pass and share?

 

No.

 

Harriet

[ruchaos]

Thanks everyone for all this great info! I sail in 11 days! So excited!!! One thing I always do before a cruise is study the deck plan! I know ahead of time where things are & there is a lot less confusion

[coffeebean]

Does the Uptown Bar and Grill offer bacon, sausage and potatoes for breakfast? Thanks.

[comcry]

Hey fellow cruisers!

 

Firstly, thank you very much for taking the anxiety of cruising on a new ship away! :)

 

I was wondering if I too could get a copy of the picture (Christmas gift) comcry@yahoo.ca

 

When are fireworks?

 

Does anyone know if we can we pre-purchase liqour in our room (how much)? Also, I read about the Ultimate beverage Package costing $396...what exactly does this include?

 

I was also wondering if anyone knows the cost of the pop card? I've only travelled on Carnival. Trying something new. Please do continue the updates, tips tricks and everything inbetween. Thank you!

[comcry]

Sorry, forgot to ask...does anyone know anything about the behind the scenes tour? Cost? How it was? Etc?

[English101]

Hey fellow cruisers!

 

Firstly, thank you very much for taking the anxiety of cruising on a new ship away! :)

 

I was wondering if I too could get a copy of the picture (Christmas gift) comcry@yahoo.ca

 

When are fireworks?

 

Does anyone know if we can we pre-purchase liqour in our room (how much)? Also, I read about the Ultimate beverage Package costing $396...what exactly does this include?

 

I was also wondering if anyone knows the cost of the pop card? I've only travelled on Carnival. Trying something new. Please do continue the updates, tips tricks and everything inbetween. Thank you!

 

Fireworks are on Friday, I believe.

 

I have read about all these things but can't recall details. Search NCL forum (http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=107) for "Breakaway fireworks", "bar set up" (for liquor in room), and the UBP (Ultimate Beverage Package). Be aware: everyone in cabin has to purchase UBP. If there are children, they will have to get soda package. Follow that link, click "search this forum", directly under page numbers of forum, and type in your search terms. Hope this Helps.:cool:

[popeyeandolive]

Does anyone know the depth (on each end) of the adult swimming pools on the Breakaway?

[Alliezona09]

Hey fellow cruisers!

 

 

Does anyone know if we can we pre-purchase liqour in our room (how much)? Also, I read about the Ultimate beverage Package costing $396...what exactly does this include?

 

 

I was also wondering if anyone knows the cost of the pop card? I've only travelled on Carnival. Trying something new. Please do continue the updates, tips tricks and everything inbetween. Thank you!

 

 

http://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/Ultimate-Beverage-Package07192013.pdf for info on UBP~

 

To order a bar set can be a bit pricey~ bottle start out at $80 + a $3 service charge per bottle ordered~ Most bottles are 1 liter some are 750ML~

 

These alcoholic beverages are sold as Bar Set Up amenity orders. Bar Set-Up is available on all Ships excluding Pride of America.

Please Note:

Bar Set-Up is available for all stateroom categories.

Bar Set-Up is not available for purchase onboard.

Bar Set-Up must be pre-arranged before the voyage and can be requested up to the day prior to sailing.

Prices are subject to change. Service fee of $3.00 per bottle will be applied.

 

Bourbon/Whiskey

 

Seagram's 7 Crown $80 1 Ltr

Jack Daniel's Black $100 1 Ltr

Crown Royal Special Reserve $100 750 Ml

 

Cognac

 

Courvoisier VS $120 750 ml

Rémy Martin V.S.O.P $100 700 ml

 

Gin

 

Beefeater $80 1 Ltr

Bombay Sapphire $100 1 Ltr

 

Liqueurs

 

Baileys Irish Cream $100 1 Ltr

Southern Comfort $100 1 Ltr

Disaronno Amaretto $100 1 Ltr

Godiva Chocolate $100 750 Ml

Grand Marnier $100 1 Ltr

Kahlua $100 1 Ltr

 

Rum

 

Bacardi Superior $80 1 Ltr

Captain Morgan $80 1 Ltr

 

Scotch Whiskey

 

J&B Rare $80 1 Ltr

Glenfiddich $100 1 Ltr

Chivas Regal $100 1 Ltr

JW Black $123 980 Ml

 

Tequila

 

Cuervo Gold $80 1 Ltr

1800 Reposado $100 750 Ml

Don Julio Reposado $120 750 Ml

 

Vodka

 

Smirnoff $80 1 Ltr

Absolut $100 1 Ltr

Absolut Citron $100 1 Ltr

Absolut Apeach $100 1 Ltr

Grey Goose $120 1 Ltr

Grey Goose L'Orange $120 1 Ltr

Grey Goose La Poire $120 1 Ltr

 

When guests purchase a bottle of liquor they can choose 3 garnishes and 3 mixers from the list below once they arrive onboard.

 

• Bloody Mary Mix

• Apple slices

• Pepsi

• Banana

• Club Soda

• Carrot

• Cranberry Juice

• Celery

• Diet Pepsi

• Lemon slices

• Grapefruit Juice

• Lime slices

• Orange Juice

• Maraschino Cherries

• Pineapple Juice

• Orange slices

• Sierra Mist

• Peppers

• Sweet and Sour Mix

• Pineapple wedges

• Tomato Juice

• Pitted Olives

• Tonic

• Strawberries

 

These prices were from 9/2012~

[Mis94]

 

When are fireworks?!

 

I think fireworks are normally the night you go to GSC (Wednesday?) but since we skipped it due to rough seas on the Nov 10th sailing they were on Friday night.

 

 

Carnival Destiny 1998

Carnival Legend 2000

RC Voyager of the Seas 2003

Norwegian Dawn 2006

Crown Princess 2007

Norwegian Breakaway 11/10/13

[Alliezona09]

The cost of the soda card is:

 

12 & under $4.50 per person per day x Cruise days plus 15% gratuity

and applicable taxes Souvenir Thermal mug included in the purchase of the program

13 and older $6.50 per person per day x Cruise days plus 15% gratuity

and applicable taxes Souvenir Thermal mug included in the purchase of the program

 

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Mt. Dew, Ginger Ale, Tonic water, Club Soda.

The entire cruise must be purchased. Non-Refundable.

 

 

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As for the depth of the adult pool, I have searched everywhere and can't find that answer~I've even looked at the brochure I have all about the Breakaway and nothing~ and since I haven't been on her yet I would have to guess and say it's no more than 5 feet deep, if even that~ I hope someone can answer the question for you!!

[comcry]

Thank you everyone. That extensive bar list is great! Much appreciated.

 

Has anyone gone on Carnvial and Breakaway? Just curious to know how to would compare the two. I've been on the Liberty and it's sister ship.

[meatball_nyc]

We've been on both the Carnival Legend and Miracle.

 

Cruising for the first time on NCL thIs summer on the Breakaway. I will let you know in July!! Lol.

 

Happy Sailing!

 

 

 

~robin and brian

 

Norwegian Breakaway 2014

Carnival Miracle 2010

Carnival Legend 2008

[comcry]

thank you Meatball NYC...I look forward to hearing what you think. :)

 

I also read somewhere that if you book 3 restaurants in advance, you are offered a discounted rate...does anyone know anything about this? If it is true or not. Thx again.

[traclr]

I know on some ships there are Interactive things to do like a cooking class or dance lessons. Does anyone have information on any activities offered?

[miataman19]

I also read somewhere that if you book 3 restaurants in advance, you are offered a discounted rate...does anyone know anything about this? If it is true or not. Thx again.

I was thinking the same thing. Celebrity has a package deal on its specialty restaurants. Purchase 3,4 or 5 nights in them at a discounted rate. Too bad they don't have the Unlimited Specialty Dinning package. We had that on Reflection, that package was awesome :D.

[Demonyte]

I also read somewhere that if you book 3 restaurants in advance, you are offered a discounted rate...does anyone know anything about this? If it is true or not. Thx again.

 

The package is three specific speciality restaurants and the discount is only $8pp total, little over $2pp per restaurant. Also one needs to prepurchase it online before the cruise paying it with CC immediately when making the reservations.

[ClaireAndMike]

Thanks for this awesome thread. I will be on the Breakaway in August for an "extended family" vacation. It will be my 4th NCL cruise and the first on NCL for my relatives. They've cruised before but on Royal Caribbean, Princess and Holland America. I feel that NCL is "my" line, ha. I hope they enjoy it!