Rare babs135 Posted July 25, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Whilst there is absolute loads of information to be found about the Breakaway, I wonder if there are any 'secrets' people are willing to share? A door people ignore, the best place to 'people watch', a quiet corner, etc Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird in Jersey Posted July 25, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Whilst there is absolute loads of information to be found about the Breakaway, I wonder if there are any 'secrets' people are willing to share? A door people ignore, the best place to 'people watch', a quiet corner, etc Thanks in advance. Embarkation: go to sit down restaurant and enjoy(most are at the buffet). If you go to buffet on embarkation, get food and head up 1 flight/elevator to uptown grill(undiscovered by most until day 2 or 3). Waterfront during the day, quiet and empty. People watch: Atrium or pool deck-crowds do not bother me. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMESCC Posted July 25, 2016 #3 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Embarkation: go to sit down restaurant and enjoy(most are at the buffet).If you go to buffet on embarkation, get food and head up 1 flight/elevator to uptown grill(undiscovered by most until day 2 or 3). Waterfront during the day, quiet and empty. People watch: Atrium or pool deck-crowds do not bother me. Enjoy!! That is so funny you mention the buffet. We really want to try something other than the buffet when we board. Its always so crowded. We were thinking of going to O'Sheehans instead, then taking a stroll to take in the whole ship as much as we can till muster/sail away. Better idea than the buffet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid43 Posted July 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted July 25, 2016 We went to O'Shehans on embarkation day with three of us, it was around 12:30 - 12:45 or so; pretty crowded, and they wanted to seat the three of us at two different tables?! We just sat at one table and pulled up a chair alongside. A little tight, but we managed. I think I heard Modero's had a sit down and small buffet that people seem to like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiBy4 Posted July 25, 2016 #5 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Regarding O'Sheehans....never had worse food or service! Breakfast and dinner both horrible. Sorry there are better places ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCapn Posted July 25, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 25, 2016 The quietest bar on the ship is connected to the Vibe beach club on the 17th deck. While you have to by access to Vibe, there is a section of the bar open to the public and there's rarely more than a couple of people (at least on my two excursions). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezo Posted July 26, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 26, 2016 The quietest bar on the ship is connected to the Vibe beach club on the 17th deck. While you have to by access to Vibe, there is a section of the bar open to the public and there's rarely more than a couple of people (at least on my two excursions). So its connected to Vibe but not inside Vibe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGem Posted July 26, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 26, 2016 So its connected to Vibe but not inside Vibe? Yes, part of the bar is inside Vibe and part is outside Vibe. I haven't cruised the BA in almost one year, but at that time, there were nice soft chairs right by that bar- a very nice area to relax. The only downside is that the area could be all in the sun or all in the shade, depending on the direction of the ship (and time of day). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird in Jersey Posted July 26, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 26, 2016 That is so funny you mention the buffet. We really want to try something other than the buffet when we board. Its always so crowded. We were thinking of going to O'Sheehans instead, then taking a stroll to take in the whole ship as much as we can till muster/sail away. Better idea than the buffet? I go to Taste or Savor(one is open, can't recall which one). It is very quiet, but the lunch menu is limited. Moderno has a buffet on embarkation, sort of an overflow area. I heard that this is quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMESCC Posted July 26, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I go to Taste or Savor(one is open, can't recall which one). It is very quiet, but the lunch menu is limited. Moderno has a buffet on embarkation, sort of an overflow area. I heard that this is quiet. Thanks for the info, I will keep it all in mind. I thought Taste and Savor was more formal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeminiBy4 Posted July 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 27, 2016 You can wear t-shirt and shorts in Taste and Savor. I saw people wearing b-suits with cover ups. IMO Breakfast is better from the buffet....we could not eat anything we ordered at Taste one morning. Perhaps you can just enjoy coffee there after you eat at buffet? Nice place to do so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted July 27, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Is Moderno still open for breakfast? This was our favorite morning spot last summer. There's a smaller buffet avail, plus a cook-to-order station over at Cagney's open kitchen area. There were never any large crowds, and it was much more pleasant than the early morning garden cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted July 27, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 27, 2016 If you don't like smoke be prepared to skip le bistro and the bars located in that vicinity on deck 6/7/8 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmama22 Posted July 28, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 28, 2016 One quiet place is the ship's library. Although pretty small compared to Holland America and maybe about the same as Princess, there are comfy couches. We stopped there in the morning about having breakfast in either Taste or Savor every day to pick up the daily soduko and crossword and there were people sitting and reading. The last morning we had a rainstorm and a lot of people found their way there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted July 28, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 28, 2016 plus a cook-to-order station over at Cagney's open kitchen area. There were never any large crowds, and it was much more pleasant than the early morning garden cafe. didnt know cagneys kitchen was open, much less to the general public on embarkation day. what do they serve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted July 28, 2016 #16 Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) didnt know cagneys kitchen was open, much less to the general public on embarkation day. what do they serve? I'm referring to the daily breakfast at Moderno, if it's still being offered. The breakfast extends over to the open kitchen in Cagneys, where there's hot breakfast fare (breakfast meats, eggs, etc). I believe they were also cooking omelettes and eggs to order. Edited July 28, 2016 by TheDougOut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juvesgirl Posted July 28, 2016 #17 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I go to Taste or Savor(one is open, can't recall which one). It is very quiet, but the lunch menu is limited. Moderno has a buffet on embarkation, sort of an overflow area. I heard that this is quiet. Ditto, but we have not found the menu to be limited. I look forward to that embarkation lunch ever time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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