Carnival Breeze 8 night Exotic Southern Caribbean Cruise Review - 07JUN2014

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Welcome to Grand Turk! What a beautiful beach!

 

We were docked in Grand Turk with the Carnival Liberty.

 

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Waiting at the beach bar for our tour:http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00317_zpse509f2c9.jpg.html

 

Horses passing by! :-)

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The water is beautiful!

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We took the tour, but likely wouldn't take another tour of Grand Turk in the future. To be honest, there isn't much on the island. The beach is the best thing about the island. Next time, we will likely stay closer to the port and just stay on the beach all day. But, it was our first time there, and we're glad we took a tour.

 

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Old Salt Ponds - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00349_zpse7356a0c.jpg.html

 

Back to the ship - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00357_zpscd3d2e12.jpg.html

 

The beach still looks beautiful - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00358_zps7379f269.jpg.html

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Time for lunch.

 

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I have to say, I LOVED the Tandor grill on the ship. I had Indian food for lunch pretty much every day, and it never disappointed.

 

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Carnival Liberty pulled out before us - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00366_zps242ce9cc.jpg.html

 

Bye Grand Turk! http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00376_zps336e5439.jpg.html

 

Cute hot dog stand on the sports deck (they are all beef hot dogs, and they are quite tasty!) - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00378_zps961730c4.jpg.html

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Time for dinner!

 

TODAY'S MENU

 

Starters:

- Prosciutto ruffles - thinly sliced italian ham and sweet melons

- Smoked chicken quesadilla - mild guacamole, tomato, cilantro salsa and sour cream with flour tortilla & field greens

- French onion soup - baked with a slice of homemade bread, freshly grated gruyere and parmesan cheese

- Black bean soup - served with steamed rice and a touch of sour cream

- Chilled cucumber soup with dill

- Chopped handpicked field greens with blue cheese, thousand island, ranch, balsamic vinaigrette or french dressing

 

Didja (as in did you ever...):

- A study in sushi - seared ahi tuna, ebi shrimp and norwegian salmon tartar, soy sauce

 

Main:

- Penne mariscos - pasta tossed with shrimp, calamari, scallops and mussels in a tomato cream sauce topped with grilled salmon (also available as a starter)

- Chicken sicilian style - stewed potatoes and crisp garlic seasoned green beans

- Jerked pork loin - slowly roasted center cut pork loin, marinated in island spices and herbs, fried rice and crisp garlic seasoned green beans

- Braised style short rips from aged premium american beef with sesame eggplant and fried rice

- Baked herb polenta - vegetarian entree; served with a ragout of wild mushrooms

 

From our comfort kitchen:

- Baked meatloaf with gravy - creamy mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese

 

EVERYDAY MENU

 

Starter:

- Fresh fruit cocktail

- Chilled shrimp cocktail - served with american cocktail sauce

- Fried vegetable spring rolls - tomato, oregano and olive oil sauce

- Caesar salad - hearts of romaine lettuce tossed with our caesar dressing, freshly grated parmesan cheese, anchovies & herb croutons

 

Main:

- Broiled fillet of atlantic salmon - served with steamed vegetables of the day

- Grilled flat iron steak from USDA choice beef - served with steamed vegetables of the day

- Grilled chicken breast - served with steamed vegetables of the day

- Indian vegetarian - two fresh vegetables, lentils and basmati rice

- Southern fried chicken - served with mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed vegetables of the day

 

All main dishes are served with appropriate sides - these listed below are optional

 

Side:

- Baked idaho potatoes with sour cream and chives

- Steamed white rice

- French fries

- Assorted steamed vegetables

 

AFTER DINNER

 

Desserts:

- Warm fig, date & cinnamon cake served with rum raisin ice cream

- Strawberry cheesecake - classic cheesecake topped with strawberries

- Lemon cake (DIET) - lemon cake with low calorie lemon cream

- Warm chocolate melting cake - served with vanilla ice cream

- Fresh tropical fruit plate

- Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan ice cream

- Sugar free ice cream available upon request

- Orange, pineapple, lime sherbert

- Cheese plate - port salut, brie, gouda, imported swiss, danish bleu cheese

 

Beverages:

- Freshly brewed coffee, regular or decaffeinated

- Milk, skimmed milk, hot chocolate, iced, hot and herbal teas

- Specialty coffee

Cappuccino - $2.95

Latte - $2.95

Espresso - $1.95

- Liqueurs

Sambuca

Kahlua

Grand Marnier

Amaretto di saronno

- Cognacs and brandies

Hardy v.s.o.p.

Remy martin v.s.o.p.

Courvoisier v.s.

- Dessert wines and ports

Croft distinction

Graham's six grapes

Washington hills, late harvest sweet riesling

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A study in sushi - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00382_zps12b11c2f.jpg.html

 

Shrimp cocktail x3 :-) - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00383_zps48bcf83b.jpg.html

 

Field Greens - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00384_zps1aa6c444.jpg.html

 

Caesar Salad - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00385_zps6eded5a6.jpg.html

 

Short Ribs - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00386_zps3a956071.jpg.html

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Southern Fried Chicken - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00387_zps8c2798b2.jpg.html

 

Baked Meatloaf - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00388_zpsc430fcd7.jpg.html

 

Chicken sicilian style - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00389_zps7ab069a0.jpg.html

 

Penne mariscos - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00390_zpsb6c0abda.jpg.html

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Cheese Plate - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00392_zpsf097dca4.jpg.html

 

Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00393_zps7e9c89b1.jpg.html

 

Warm fig, date & cinnamon cake - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00394_zps1af90f5c.jpg.html

(this turned out to be our favorite dessert during the entire cruise - so much so that they made it for our table again on the final night! AMAZING!)

 

Tropical fruit plate - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00395_zps5c9e2c84.jpg.html

 

Warm chocolate melting cake - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00396_zps7abec876.jpg.html

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Our servers doing the nightly show.

 

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Limelight lounge (where the comedy shows were held) - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00404_zps6cd655a0.jpg.html

 

Piano Bar 88 - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00407_zps3993fd6b.jpg.html

 

A nice sunset shot - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00418_zps312e3d70.jpg.html

 

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Tonight's towel animal was an elephant:

 

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That was it for Day 3.

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Woke up with room service having some hot tea (I wound up increasing the # of pots of hot water each day):

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Great view of La Romana from the balcony - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00432_zps9eefc36c.jpg.html

 

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It's quite industrial! http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00435_zps8ed034fc.jpg.html

 

The night prior to La Romana, the cruise director advised everyone to wear insect repellant because of an outbreak caused by mosquitos. We did bring some and were sure to put it on. He also suggested that if you did not have a tour, you may want to stay on the ship as there isn't much to do in the port otherwise (which was true - they had 1 duty free store, and then just transportation to tours).

 

We decided to walk off the ship and see what it was all about. Once we looked for a minute in the store, we decided to get in a taxi to have them take us to a shopping area. Once we got to the taxi, we discussed going on a private tour, and that is what we wound up doing.

 

Good thing, because La Romana wound up being an absolutely beautiful city. (We were surprised!)

 

But first, time for breakfast in the main dining room!

 

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Breakfast menu (courtesy of Zydeocruiser) - http://www.zydecocruiser.net/menus/new_11_11/break.htm

 

Omelete & bacon - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00443_zps292ba628.jpg.html

 

Eggs Benedict (yes, thats what I got) - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00444_zps0f6b1db5.jpg.html

 

French toast - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00445_zpsab0ae68a.jpg.html

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2 eggs, sausage & hash browns - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00446_zpsca897e64.jpg.html

 

Back to our rooms before getting off the ship. I loved the doors & the pretty hallways - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00448_zpsca3d14f6.jpg.html

 

The ship from La Romana - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00452_zpsec27e809.jpg.html

 

Cigar Factory - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00454_zpsf3a2adbe.jpg.html

 

Casa de Campo - this was the most beautiful place in La Romana. WOW. This hotel (and the area) was beautiful. If I go back, I'll definitely go to Casa de Campo again!

 

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Apparently this is the chapel where Michael Jackson got married back in the day to Lisa Marie.

 

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What a nice view - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00528_zps8ad78a2f.jpg.html

 

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Time for lunch:

 

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Time for dinner!

 

TODAY'S MENU

 

Starters:

- Smoked duck and caramelized oranges

- Fried shrimp - pickled cucumbers & plum sauce

- Yukon gold potato cream soup - enhanced with cheese & garlic croutons

- Tom ka gai - thai chicken soup with coconut & lemongrass

- Chilled peach cream soup

- Wilted spinach & portobello mushrooms with fresh bacon bits - walnut & blue cheese dressing

 

Didja (as in did you ever...):

- Shark & langoustino fire cracker rolls served with salsa verde

 

Main:

- Farfalle with roast turkey breast and green peas - italian bow tie pasta tossed in a cream sauce (also available as a starter)

- Assorted seafood, newburg style - black tiger prawns and ocean scallops, tossed with a creamy lobster sauce served with saffron pilaf rice

- Grilled, marinated pork steak - grilled zucchini and sauteed, sliced potatos

- Braised lamb shank in a burgundy sauce - marinated with garlic & fresh herbs - braised root vegetables

- Black bean & vegetable enchiladas - vegetarian entree; served with sour cream & guacamole.

 

From our comfort kitchen:

- Beed stroganoff - beed tenderloin tips in a creamy mushroom sauce - garnished with pickles, beats & sour cream, buttered egg noodles.

 

EVERYDAY MENU

 

Starter:

- Fresh fruit cocktail

- Chilled shrimp cocktail - served with american cocktail sauce

- Fried vegetable spring rolls - tomato, oregano and olive oil sauce

- Caesar salad - hearts of romaine lettuce tossed with our caesar dressing, freshly grated parmesan cheese, anchovies & herb croutons

 

Main:

- Broiled fillet of atlantic salmon - served with steamed vegetables of the day

- Grilled flat iron steak from USDA choice beef - served with steamed vegetables of the day

- Grilled chicken breast - served with steamed vegetables of the day

- Indian vegetarian - two fresh vegetables, lentils and basmati rice

- Southern fried chicken - served with mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed vegetables of the day

 

All main dishes are served with appropriate sides - these listed below are optional

 

Side:

- Baked idaho potatoes with sour cream and chives

- Steamed white rice

- French fries

- Assorted steamed vegetables

 

AFTER DINNER

 

Desserts:

- Bitter and blanc - warm, dark & white chocolate bread pudding with vanilla sauce

- Tiramisu

- Coconut cake (DIET) - coconut sponge cake with a low calorie cream

- Warm chocolate melting cake served with vanilla ice cream

- Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan ice cream

- Sugar free ice cream available upon request

- Orange, pineapple, lime sherbert

- Cheese plate - port salut, brie, gouda, imported swiss, danish bleu cheese

 

Beverages:

- Freshly brewed coffee, regular or decaffeinated

- Milk, skimmed milk, hot chocolate, iced, hot and herbal teas

- Specialty coffee

Cappuccino - $2.95

Latte - $2.95

Espresso - $1.95

- Liqueurs

Sambuca

Kahlua

Grand Marnier

Amaretto di saronno

- Cognacs and brandies

Hardy v.s.o.p.

Remy martin v.s.o.p.

Courvoisier v.s.

- Dessert wines and ports

Croft distinction

Graham's six grapes

Washington hills, late harvest sweet riesling

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Fried shrimp - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00570_zpsee8d2580.jpg.html

 

Tom Ka Gai soup - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00571_zpsf8abd8e1.jpg.html

 

Farfale with roasted turkey breast & green peas -http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00572_zpsc0618fc5.jpg.html

 

Assorted seafood Newburgh style - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00573_zpsa3043742.jpg.html

 

Beefstrogranoff - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00574_zps65eb8a26.jpg.html

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Black bean & vegetable enchilada - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00575_zpsb212d7e2.jpg.html

 

Grilled marinated pork steak - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00576_zpsa8c6c77a.jpg.html

 

Show time! http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00580_zpsff28a550.jpg.html

 

Ice Cream - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00596_zps8e4ef814.jpg.html

 

Bitter & blanc - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00597_zps5f1b0b59.jpg.html

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Coconut cake - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00598_zps0af9256a.jpg.html

 

Bitter & blanc after chocolate sauce is added- http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00599_zps63ec8ce9.jpg.html

 

Dinosaur today! http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00602_zps0963096d.jpg.html

 

People are catching a "movie under the stars" http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00605_zps153c0652.jpg.html

 

Okay, that's it for tonight. Day 5 tomorrow. :-) Hope you're enjoying the picture tour.

[poundcake09]

Nice Review! Can't wait to read the rest!!!

[KirkNC]

Thanks for the report!

[bluwes]

Thank you for taking the time to post such a great review, love the photos.

[Vidimom]

What a great review and I love all the pictures too! Keep them coming!

 

Thank you for sharing your cruise with us!:D

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Woke up with room service having some hot tea (I wound up increasing the # of pots of hot water each day):

http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00431_zps3be9965d.jpg.html

 

Great view of La Romana from the balcony - http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00432_zps9eefc36c.jpg.html

 

http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00433_zps393a6686.jpg.html

 

It's quite industrial! http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00435_zps8ed034fc.jpg.html

 

The night prior to La Romana, the cruise director advised everyone to wear insect repellant because of an outbreak caused by mosquitos. We did bring some and were sure to put it on. He also suggested that if you did not have a tour, you may want to stay on the ship as there isn't much to do in the port otherwise (which was true - they had 1 duty free store, and then just transportation to tours).

 

We decided to walk off the ship and see what it was all about. Once we looked for a minute in the store, we decided to get in a taxi to have them take us to a shopping area. Once we got to the taxi, we discussed going on a private tour, and that is what we wound up doing.

 

Good thing, because La Romana wound up being an absolutely beautiful city. (We were surprised!)

 

But first, time for breakfast in the main dining room!

 

http://s28.photobucket.com/user/TheCruiseBoys/media/2014-06-07%20Carnival%20Breeze/DSC00439_zps81c0609f.jpg.html

Loving the photos! Keep them coming. I'm doing this same cruise next month and was wondering how much was the taxi for the private tour. Did you have to pay $25pp at Casa de Campo? Did you have access to their beach and/or pool? Any info you can provide will be great. Thanks!!

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Loving the photos! Keep them coming. I'm doing this same cruise next month and was wondering how much was the taxi for the private tour. Did you have to pay $25pp at Casa de Campo? Did you have access to their beach and/or pool? Any info you can provide will be great. Thanks!!

 

I'll update more tomorrow. :-)

 

Regarding the taxi, there were 4 of us, and I believe we paid $25 per person for the entire tour. We didn't pay anything at Casa de Campo, but we were only there to tour and look at the hotel then the area - we didn't have access to their pool, etc.