!!! BREEZE !!! Western Caribbean ^_^ The Ultimate Review and Complete Pictorial Guide

[gambee]

Sounds like you are having a great cruise! I am loving your report, as usual.You mentioned a southern exotics option for a Breeze itinerary. I may have to look into that. In fact, I think I'm going to do that right now. :D

 

Yeah the southern looks great, plus they are ports that my mom has always wanted to visit. We will see when we can make it, hopefully sooner than later :)

[retiring soon]

HI all!

 

gambee ~ I'm enjoying your review even more than usual since I was on this sailing with you, got to meet you & show you my cove balcony.You found places to eat I haven't even after 2 cruises on Breeze!

 

I was surprised by the Peter Max art as I thought he was affiliated with NCL.

 

Sure sounds like you really enjoyed the cruise so I can hardly wait to see it's rating. Hope you get to cruise with your Mom on it, maybe the 8 day itinerary would let you see all it has to offer.

 

~ Jo ~:)

[gambee]

HI all!

 

gambee ~ I'm enjoying your review even more than usual since I was on this sailing with you, got to meet you & show you my cove balcony.You found places to eat I haven't even after 2 cruises on Breeze!

 

I was surprised by the Peter Max art as I thought he was affiliated with NCL.

 

Sure sounds like you really enjoyed the cruise so I can hardly wait to see it's rating. Hope you get to cruise with your Mom on it, maybe the 8 day itinerary would let you see all it has to offer.

 

~ Jo ~:)

 

Right, the amount of free dining venues available on this ship are just great. That was my thought about Max, I guess maybe he is liked across the industry :confused:

 

Going to work on the last sea day and post later on today :)

[peggyg]

Gambee - you have outdone yourself on this review the pictures in GC of the stingrays are beautiful and loved the boat race. Great job - Carnival should give you a free cruise for making their ship look so beautiful:D

 

Peggy

[shaycamp21]

I hardly ever post on CC but I just wanted to express how much I enjoy your reviews. I was a little nervous about booking on Carnival having mostly done DCL cruises (and one on NCL -- Pride of America--which was meh), with the last one on the fabulous Disney Fantasy (btw also loved your Disney Dream review). However after reading your review I am excited to be on the Breeze this July with DH (sans the kiddos woo hoo---reason enough to be excited;)). I am also curious to read how you rate the ship overall. Looking forward to your next post!! Cheers:D

[gambee]

Gambee - you have outdone yourself on this review the pictures in GC of the stingrays are beautiful and loved the boat race. Great job - Carnival should give you a free cruise for making their ship look so beautiful:D

 

Peggy

 

Thank you, glad you're liking the pictures despite all the camera talk/issues, lol.

 

Thank your kind comment :)

[gambee]

I hardly ever post on CC but I just wanted to express how much I enjoy your reviews. I was a little nervous about booking on Carnival having mostly done DCL cruises (and one on NCL -- Pride of America--which was meh), with the last one on the fabulous Disney Fantasy (btw also loved your Disney Dream review). However after reading your review I am excited to be on the Breeze this July with DH (sans the kiddos woo hoo---reason enough to be excited;)). I am also curious to read how you rate the ship overall. Looking forward to your next post!! Cheers:D

 

Thank you for posting, I am sure you will enjoy the Breeze, she is a fantastic ship!

 

Going to get started on the next set :)

[gambee]

Day 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[gambee]

Day 6, Last Day.

 

 

 

I woke up pretty late (about at 9:30am) and I immediately notice that we were finally having some ship movement, FINALLY!!! I was waiting for that the entire cruise, I enjoy sea days that you feel the motion of the ship. Granted it was nothing like my Breakaway or Silhouette cruise, but it was some movement. I found the Breeze to be a very stable ship, some people may enjoy that while others might not.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was a HUGE WAVE!

 

 

They were breaking with tremendous force, it was also insanely windy that day!

 

 

Maybe too windy for my own good :-/, but I was loving it!!!! Ins't this after all one of the reason we cruise?

 

 

Edited May 27, 2014 by gambee

[gambee]

 

My collection was growing, I wish I did not dispose of the first two. Oh well...

 

 

 

I had to get ready fast and take off, we were all supposed to meet at 10am for breakfast in the MDR.

 

I much rather these traditional signs that the new ones that Breakaway is using. I always leave the digital ones on by mistake...

 

 

When I got there, everyone was already waiting there, oooops. I also noticed another CC member who I am actually friends with on Facebook and she offered me to check out her Cove balcony. This was definitely something that I wanted to check out before the cruise was over.

 

I will admit, those rooms are amazing! They are so close to the water and offer a view like no other balcony does, very impressible I must say. I think in the future I will probably try one of these out, I also think that they are slightly larger than the other balconies, but I could be wrong there.

 

In addition to that for those who like sleeping with the balcony door open, these balconies offer some amazing ocean noise. I really have to try them out. Although I think they are only good towards the aft, those front ones should get their good share of salt water. But at least now I know this, and so do you ;-).

 

 

Just look how neat those wave break!

 

 

They get you really close to the action!

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a video of the waves breaking down there, it is really neat!!

 

 

 

[gambee]

These balconies should also offer the best chance at spotting marine life. That is a favorite pass time of mine, so far I have only spotted flying fish and birds.

 

 

 

In the past I down talked these balconies, goes to show you never judge anything unless u have tested it yourself. My main complain was they would close them due to bad weather, but quite honestly I don't think that happens often. I loved it!

 

 

I just noticed that you can also put your drinks on that little ledge.

 

 

 

The only thing with these balconies is that if the weather is bad, then they will seal them until it clears up. So you wont be able to go outside until the weather calms down. I wonder how often they do that.

 

[gambee]

 

I went back to the MDR to meet with the group, I got pictures of the last night menu. No worries I dine in the MDR that last night, so you get to see the pictures.

 

 

 

When I got back from my balcony tour they were still waiting for me, I thought they would go in and get started. Kind of felt bad, but I think they were also waiting for more who did not show up.

 

This dinning room is very pretty.

 

 

Very airy and lots of light, I usually enjoy aft MDR's much more than the ones in mid-ship. This one was really pretty, maybe up to par with the Allure one? I think better, the Allure has has limited windows.

 

 

 

Again we got sat far from everyone on the second floor :D.

 

[gambee]

 

The menu is exactly the same to the one I posted for day 3, its the brunch menu. Service was very fast that morning, most of the group had their free drink coupon. But since it was my first Carnival cruise, I had none.

 

Fruit plate not mine, they gave it to me by accident. Looked nice.

 

 

My usual. Great just like last time. The bacon was nice and crispy and the hash browns were my favorite, next time ill ask for more. There are way too many selections and I could not make my mind up. Like I said, this ship deserves a second time around. I think this is the first time I say that, if you follow my reviews, you probably know that ;-). I get bored easily and that is why I don't repeat ships.

 

 

Not mine, they looked fantastic! Kind of wish I got those instead. Someone else also had the bagel with smoked salmon platter that looked really tasty as well. I think I will frequent the MDR for breakfast more often on the breeze next time. Just look how fluffy they look.

 

 

Huevos rancheros, I think? Not mine. They said they were slightly spicy and good.

 

 

We sat there for a little while and talked. We had a table towards the back and we had a great view of the wake. Funny enough we started talking about ships sinking, sharks and such. Very appropriate topics ;-) lol. It was a good thing that one of our members was not afraid of sharks, because if the ship was to sink I had thinking on using her a as raft. Oh my, I think she is reading, lol. Remember I am petrified of sharks, and since she was not, well then she could protect me, right? Just messing with you, or am I? Kind of funny, it is just like that episode of American Dad, when Stan uses Roger as a raft, I think that is were I got the idea from ;-). Just being silly :D

 

It was a nice relaxing breakfast, after that we parted ways and agreed to meet one more time for dinner in the MDR. Each had different plans, some wanted to relax by the pool, other the casino, shop, pack. Me? Oh my, I had a busy day ahead of me!

 

[gambee]

There was no pattern in this day, I tried a lot of food and I took a lot of pictures and video. I will be all over the place, so try to bare with me. I was trying to document as much as possible before the cruise was over, it was actually a very tiring day. I think I walked the entire ship about 3-4 times. Here we go!

 

First I stepped foot outside to check out Jimmies BBQ. They were setting it up for later that day.

 

 

 

 

Then I headed to the room to change into something more comfortable. I found these 2 on my bed. Also the bag tags, not exactly something that I am keen of seeing.

 

 

[ch27088]

Gambee, I think this is my favorite review of them all. I just love the pictures, they way you walk us the different stories, I just love it. Although the stingrays were beautiful, I LOVED THE SAILBOATS! Now I wouldn't go on one, too much work for an old girl like me, but the video's and pictures were just awesome. Thanks again for sharing your cruise with us.

[gambee]

Looks cool right? When my mom collects them, I usually destroy them, lol. Kind of mean, ok ill stop...

 

 

From my balcony I noticed a RCCL ship in the distance, just not sure which on it was. One of the smaller ones for sure. I am not very familiar with their line yet.

 

Enchantment? This picture is full zoom and cropped, she was pretty far out.

 

 

 

And there she goes.

 

 

 

Here is the video, you can really notice how windy it was.

 

 

 

 

 

After relaxing in the room for a little, I went on a eating spree.

 

[gambee]

Gambee, I think this is my favorite review of them all. I just love the pictures, they way you walk us the different stories, I just love it. Although the stingrays were beautiful, I LOVED THE SAILBOATS! Now I wouldn't go on one, too much work for an old girl like me, but the video's and pictures were just awesome. Thanks again for sharing your cruise with us.

 

You could always go on the sail boat as a cheerleader, trust me they are a blast. Thank you for posting, it is always appreciated :)

[gambee]

The Beach pool was PACKED!!!

 

 

Well the pool itself was not bad, but everyone was out enjoying the sun after a horrible winter.

 

 

Overall I found her in very good condition, nothing to point out.

 

 

The rope course was closed, it was way too windy. I know a few from our group waited until the last day to try it out. Not sure if they even opened it that day. If you want to try it out I suggest you go early during your cruise. Same thing happened on my Breakaway cruise.

 

I went and tried the hot dog joint. It was good, but I just wish they offered more toppings, it is very basic, so don't expect much.

 

 

The hot dog was good, warm weiner and soft bread. Just wish I could of added all the cool stuff that they offer on the place near my house.

 

 

It was way too windy to open the umbrella. But you get the idea of where it is located. Remember my reviews are all about helping you plan your cruise, that way you know what you want before you board =). All for the greater good.

 

 

[gambee]

I wonder why they had one jacuzzi closed? Maybe they were cleaning it?

 

It seemed more relaxed in the aft pool, and the music was much more my type. Please Carnival, cover those Jacuzzis!

 

 

 

 

Then I decided to try out Tandoor. Keep in mind that everyone that I spoke to said if you do not like spicy food, try to avoid it. However I found two things that I loved!

 

 

 

 

[gambee]

 

 

 

 

Hmmmm, I just noticed the cucumber and yogurt. I think I would of liked that.

 

 

 

 

[gambee]

 

A lot of it were very spicy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wonder what it is that I loved?

 

Hummus, flat bread and the tomatoes with the goat cheese :D lol

 

 

They were right, the fish was really spicy for my taste, I could not put it down. It was a very popular place, but the line moved very fast. I saw several officers dinning there as well, they were behind me in line.

 

 

[gambee]

 

Then I walked inside the buffet and I noticed the chocolate buffet, so I got in line. The line was very long, and there was only one person cutting cakes. Which meant that it moved very slowwwwwwww. Honestly if they had all the cakes pre-cut it would move very fast or just add one more guy and at least cut the time in half.

 

 

I started talking to the lady in front of me about the line and she agreed. It was quite long, but little did I know that she was from our role call. I introduced myself, and she said oh yeah I know you. Very nice gal =)

 

 

See only one person for maybe 20 type of cakes... Mind you personally I am not a fan of cakes, but I had to review them, thats pretty much why I waited.

 

 

But then I noticed a white chocolate cake, that I HAD TO TRY! I am a fool for white chocolate!

 

 

But if you're a chocolate lover this is your place!

 

 

 

 

[gambee]

That's right, White chocolate cake!

 

 

 

A lot of the items just seemed like simple snacks.

 

 

 

There was no chocolate fountain, or at least I did not see it.

 

 

 

[gambee]

I wish I had some of the Banana ones.

 

 

 

 

Here is what I got, white chocolate cake, chocolate wonton and chocolate churro. The cake was great, the other 2 were just ok. Maybe they sat for too long. Still I did not want to fill up and ate just a little from each. I asked him for a small piece and that is what I got, lol.

 

 

After that I decided to go check out the BBQ.

 

They were doing Bingo on Beach Pool. That is definitely a great idea, I saw a lot of people playing. I am sure Carnival comes out as a big winner by doing bingo in the beach pool.

 

 

[gambee]

 

The BBQ gets very busy, I went down there with the thought of trying it, but there was no way I was going to make that line for something that I just don’t like that much. A few people have commented that the BBQ is not that good, so just keep that in mind.

 

 

 

 

Maybe I might had enjoyed the grilled veggies, those are my favorite!