Kreativ' Gal Posted October 17, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Looking for some recommendations for lunch the first day, somewhere not too crowded to sit down and eat, maybe somewhere people don't discover the first day. :) And where is the best place to be for sail away? Just looking for suggestions/opinions. :o I know, to be "on board" for sail away is the BEST place. :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worktocruise610 Posted October 17, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 17, 2015 The buffet is always crazy busy, I think O'Sheehan's or MDR is a better bet. I always try to find a "not too crowded" spot, which is usually near the sports deck (basketball court) but haven't been on BA yet so not sure that is an option. When are you going? I am sailing in 3 weeks & cannot wait! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maywell Posted October 17, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 17, 2015 O'sheenan, MDR or Moderno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershep Posted October 17, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 17, 2015 On the Breakaway we went to the very top deck in the front of the ship (not sure what deck it was). It was pretty empty and we were able to stand at the railing and get all the pictures we wanted. Not sure where to go in cold weather but hopefully it won't be that bad next week. Sometimes we just get a drink and stay on our balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted October 18, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 18, 2015 MDR for lunch. Best way to start the cruise, and I always get a kick out of no check coming, and just leaving. Safe sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maywell Posted October 18, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) Forgot about the uptown grill above the buffet too. That's also empty on embark day since people don't know about the good hamburgers, fries and salad there, yet. Edited October 18, 2015 by maywell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted October 18, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) Looking for some recommendations for lunch the first day' date=' somewhere not too crowded to sit down and eat, maybe somewhere people don't discover the first day. :) And where is the best place to be for sail away? Just looking for suggestions/opinions. :o I know, to be "on board" for sail away is the BEST place. :D:D[/quote'] Go to Taste/Savor for lunch. Less crowds. We have done sail away on deck 16 sun deck moving from port to see Manhattan to starboard to see the Statue of Liberty Edited October 18, 2015 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worktocruise610 Posted October 18, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 18, 2015 So you need to be on starboard side to see SOL? Thanks, I've been trying to figure this out (remember) but couldn't. Our cabin is on port side, balcony, thought maybe if it was too cold out (leaving from NY Nov 8) we could "hide" in room & watch from balcony when passing Statue but guess not. Oh well, guess we'll be sure to have warm coats on lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby0215 Posted October 18, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Spice H20 is where the sail away party is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted October 18, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 18, 2015 So you need to be on starboard side to see SOL? Thanks, I've been trying to figure this out (remember) but couldn't. Our cabin is on port side, balcony, thought maybe if it was too cold out (leaving from NY Nov 8) we could "hide" in room & watch from balcony when passing Statue but guess not. Oh well, guess we'll be sure to have warm coats on lol Port side has beautiful NYC skyline with the new freedom tower, very impressive too. Best part is going under the bridge Safe sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird in Jersey Posted October 22, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Looking for some recommendations for lunch the first day' date=' somewhere not too crowded to sit down and eat, maybe somewhere people don't discover the first day. :) . And where is the best place to be for sail away? Just looking for suggestions/opinions. :o I know, to be "on board" for sail away is the BEST place. :D:D[/quote'] Taste or Savor every cruise. best sail away location my balcony stateroom or upper decks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin0504 Posted October 22, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I read somewhere that our carry on bags can be dropped at headliners upon boarding. Do they store/secure them - or just offer an open area? I cannot chance mine disappearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby0215 Posted October 22, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I read somewhere that our carry on bags can be dropped at headliners upon boarding. Do they store/secure them - or just offer an open area? I cannot chance mine disappearing. I limit my carry ons to my backpack and my wife's big purse. Do you really need much more just for the time that your luggage is delivered to your room? You could just check everything else. Just a suggestion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momoftwinteens Posted October 22, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 22, 2015 It has been four years since I sailed from NYC and I cannot remember...how quickly does the ship move from the Statue of Liberty to going under the bridge? We have an aft balcony and we are sailing in March so sailaway through NY Harbor will probably be spent on our balcony. However, I know that the top decks are best for when the ship goes under the bridge(just trying to figure how fast we have to run):p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Quimby Posted October 22, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 22, 2015 uptown grill,,,most people dont discover this secret till later on in the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted October 22, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 22, 2015 It has been four years since I sailed from NYC and I cannot remember...how quickly does the ship move from the Statue of Liberty to going under the bridge? We have an aft balcony and we are sailing in March so sailaway through NY Harbor will probably be spent on our balcony. However, I know that the top decks are best for when the ship goes under the bridge(just trying to figure how fast we have to run):p Just checked my picture of going under the bridge - time stamped was 5:00 ( 4:00 sailing ). I believe it is about 20 min to Statue, 45 to get near the bridge. Plenty of time to move topside. Safe sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momoftwinteens Posted October 23, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Just checked my picture of going under the bridge - time stamped was 5:00 ( 4:00 sailing ). I believe it is about 20 min to Statue, 45 to get near the bridge. Plenty of time to move topside. Safe sailing Awesome! Thank you. We are sailing with a first-timer and I don't want her to miss the feeling that the ship is going to hit the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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