Our Beautiful Breeze cruise (with pics) 8/15/15

[Jamman54]

Once inside the doors, the process moved very quickly. After having our documents checked, then going through the screening process, we were directed to the Captain’s Lounge, where we were given our sail and sign cards…..

 

 

We were one of the first ones in the lounge…..

 

 

Soon it will be our time to board!!

 

 

Shortly after 11am they made the announcement that it was time for us to board. There was no distinction between Diamond, Platinum, or suite guests, just one big push to the door. I do know that those with FTTF were seated in another location. Because of where we sat, we were fairly close to the front of the line. We were led right to the gangway. We didn’t get an opportunity to take an embarkation photo, simply because the photographers were just beginning to set up as we were led past.

 

As we got close to actually boarding the Breeze, I told Patti that I was “going to go for it”. Let me try to explain. The first person to present themselves at the Red Frog Pub, is given a free beer, and their picture is taken and posted at the Pub, and also on John Heald’s Blog. My cruise review buddy gapearl had accomplished this feat on her Breeze cruise, so I thought that I would try to start a tradition amongst us cruise reviewers, and try to repeat her feat.

 

With Ryan leading the way, we boarded the Breeze, and made a beeline to the Red Frog Pub, following gapearl’s advice to take the stairs and not the elevators. However, upon arrival at the Red Frog Pub, we discovered that we were not first. It seems that a wedding party, whom we had not seen, had boarded before anyone else, and decided to take the prize. Talk about an unfair advantage!! Oh well, Patti had caught up to us, and began to take pictures like she always does. She likes to take pictures before the masses board. So she started with a few of the Red Frog Pub. Don’t worry, she’ll cover this venue more extensively as the review progresses! Lol.

 

 

 

Here is Bonsai Sushi, which is right next door to the Red Frog Pub on Deck 5…..

 

 

To be continued…..

Edited September 2, 2015 by Jamman54

[jbhcw]

Wonderful pics of the port of Miami!! Sorry you weren't first at the pub:(

[Jamman54]

All of the photos on the next few pages were taken on the Promenade Deck 5. The Plaza Café…..

 

 

Ocean Plaza…..

 

 

The Fun Hub, one of several sprinkled around the ship…..

 

 

Here are a few views of the Winner’s Luck Casino…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Here is the Casino Bar…..

 

 

Some of the Fun Shops, which are located by the Atrium…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued….

[Jamman54]

Here are a few of Cherry on Top, which is also located by the Atrium…..

 

 

 

 

A Sail & Sign Kiosk and Fun Hub near the Atrium…..

 

 

DJ Jblendz is spinning tunes from his perch in the Atrium…..

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Patti catches me at the Breeze Bar in the Lobby, ordering my first Thirsty Frog Red of the cruise…..

 

 

Looking down at the Cheers Table in the Lobby…..

 

 

Patti moves down to the Mezzanine Deck 4, and the Library Bar, also located by the Atrium…..

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

Here are a few more pictures of the Library Bar…..

 

 

 

Pixels Photo Gallery is located on Deck 4 on both sides of the Atrium…..

 

 

The Breeze (Lobby) Bar…..

 

 

I am in the VIP line at Guest Services to get Patti a key card to our cabin. She was originally booked in Ryan’s cabin…..

 

 

The Ovation Theater is closed for rehearsal…..

 

 

To be continued…..

[homeofthedogs]

Awesome!!! Will check back to read more. Please keep it coming. :)

Lu

[Jamman54]

Jeff, Thank You for your reviews. I so look forward your reviews.

 

Thanks for following along!

 

First let me say I am so sorry for your loss :( I am looking forward to this review as I will be on the Breeze in 81 days and I am soooo excited to see all the pictures :) and hear all about her.. Thanks!!

 

Thanks for your kind words. I'm sure you'll have a blast on the Breeze!

 

Looking forward to another great review! Great pictures, and great commentary.

 

Thanks for reading!!

 

Jamman54 you have the best reviews. Can't wait for more

 

Thanks for your kind words. Much more to come!!

[Jamman54]

Love reading your reviews! It helps pass the time till my cruise. Thanks for writing them and the pictures are so good!

 

Thanks so much for reading!!

 

Oh I am a Happy Camper now.....another Jamman review. Thank You.

My friend just surprised me with a cruise on the Ecstasy for my birthday next month so that'll be my next review but this one came at the perfect time. Love it [emoji2]

Your son Kevin was cruising with you....he made sure to keep ya safe on your journey to Florida

 

Hey Brianna!!! Glad to have you along for the ride once again!! What a great surprise. It's good to know another wrigley80 review will be coming soon. I know Kevin was with us. He would never miss a cruise! :)

[Jamman54]

loving this review. cant wait for more. we are going on the breeze in february

 

We sail the breeze in January- great review so far!

 

Thank you both for reading, and enjoy your cruises on the beautiful Breeze!

[Jamman54]

Wonderful pics of the port of Miami!! Sorry you weren't first at the pub:(

 

Thanks!! I gave it my best shot!! :)

 

Awesome!!! Will check back to read more. Please keep it coming. :)

Lu

 

Thanks for reading. Just getting started!!

[tlw440]

Great, keep it going, we cruise on the Breeze in October.

[Delta Dear]

Hi Jeff, I'm excited about seeing the Breeze though your eyes and Patti's camera. This is the first review of yours that is about a ship we've actually sailed. I feel as though I am boarding all over again. What fun, thanks for the memories.

 

I can't wait to see if Ryan wins some money to pay for those college books. Best wishes to him on his new adventures.

[jenfusc]

Yay! I have been waiting for this!!! It was so nice meeting you and chatting with you at the Red Frog, read all your reviews & usually stay quiet, but truly appreciate all the tips from you great reviewers. Looking forward to reliving our cruise through your eyes! Miss the ship so this will help. Also thank you for the advise on sailing out of New York. We are def looking into it.

Great dedication to your son, no parent should have to go thru that kind of pain. Bless u and your family.

[SunnyDayz4me]

Thanks for the kind words and for following along. We have a ton of pics from St.Kitts and San Juan, so stay tuned. Glad you enjoyed your cabana at GT. Did you have Ricardo or Winsome as your cabana attendant?

 

 

I can't remember his name but he was great ! Really nice guy and fun to talk to....we did get cabana #9 (perfect location) and had so much fun in the pool, on the beach and playing with the pups :D

[anewmac]

Loving the Play by play. So sad you weren't 1st at Red Frog. Can't wait till read more

[awarren114]

Wow, great review! We are going on our FIRST cruise on the Breeze 11/15/15. I've been so nervous/anxious not knowing what to expect from the hotel, to Bayside, to embarkation, to the ship itself. I'm a very visual person and your photos are already helping me relax, now that I know what to expect! I'm so excited to read the rest!

[Jamman54]

It was time to go check out our cabins, so we made our way up to Empress Deck 7, then all the way to the front of the ship. As I mentioned earlier, we had two category 4J cabins which are listed as an inside with a walkway view. Patti and I would be in cabin 7202, and Ryan would be next door in cabin 7201. The funny thing is that we would each have different cabin stewards, but we soon got to know all four of them. Cabin 7202…..

 

 

Here are some views of our cabin and my Diamond information. Ryan’s cabin was a mirror image of ours…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[KatyAGoGo]

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[Jamman54]

The 12 pack of water that we pre-ordered for $2.99 has already been delivered…..

 

 

Our stocked mini fridge…..

 

 

This was our flat screen television. The screen swung out so it could be easily seen from the bed…..

 

 

Here is our bathroom sink. We liked the color…..

 

 

We then stepped out on our “secret” deck to take in the views. The Carnival Glory is docked right in front of us…..

 

 

Looking across at the causeway.....

 

 

To be continued…..

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Looking towards Miami…..

 

 

Looking into our cabin windows…..

 

 

 

The Carnival Breeze bench in front of our cabins…..

 

 

Looking up at the bridge, one deck above us…..

 

 

 

To be continued…..

[Jamman54]

We were starting to get hungry, so we made our way up to the Lido Deck. The Seaside Theater…..

 

 

Here is the Red Frog Rum Bar…..

 

 

The Beach Pool towel hut….

 

 

Here are a few views of the Beach Pool…..

 

 

 

 

To be continued…..

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The Blue Iguana Cantina is open for lunch…..

 

 

Looking up at the Carnival Waterworks…..

 

 

We decided to have lunch at Guy’s Burger Joint. Here is the menu…..

 

 

I have my burgers…..

 

 

They have anything that you could want on your burgers at the Toppings Bar…..

 

 

My masterpieces. They were good!!!

 

 

To be continued…..

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The Blue Iguana Tequila Bar…..

 

 

The signs at the Blue Iguana Tequila Bar for the Sail Away party and tonight’s movies…..

 

 

 

We immediately made friends with the bartenders at the Red Frog Rum Bar…..

 

 

We took a walk up two decks to the Carnival Waterworks. Here’s a shot looking back at the whale tail…..

 

 

Carnival Waterworks…..

 

 

To be continued…..