Just back from the Breeze - 4/8

[pwc115]

Just some thoughts on our trip -

We are platinum cruisers but this was our first time on the Breeze.

LOVE the ship and LOVE the cruise director, Lee!

Honestly, this was the first time that I felt one way or another about a CD...Just never paid that much attention, I guess, but Lee was great!

 

FOOD- we had early dining; 6 of us; This is one area I noticed a huge improvement. The past few cruises we were disappointed in the slow service and noticeable cut backs in dining room staff. This cruise was completely different. Wonderful wait staff - very attentive and service was quick and well paced. We ate in dinner in the dining room every night but one. Lido Buffet on Cozumel night because we were exhausted.

Guy's Burger for lunch a few times and tried the Italian restaurant one day but did not care for it. Pizza is always a hit!

 

ROOM - We had 2 balcony rooms- adjoining balconies. Did not see our room steward until the 2nd day and he never asked about the number of times we wanted our room clean....just did it twice a day. Had to call about bringing an ice bucket 3 times before we actually got it but other than that, it was fine.

 

ENTERTAINMENT - The only show we went to was Flick. It was pretty good but, to be honest, we really don't like shows too much. We enjoyed the piano bar and all of the musicians playing in the atrium, Red Frog, etc were excellent.

 

CASINO - Lost - lol Had fun but didn't win anything....

 

PORTS-

Cozumel- Paradise Beach- Great time, as always.

Belize- King David Tours- Went to the Zoo and the Howler Monkey Sanctuary- King David tours was great but can't recommend the Zoo or Monkey Santuary.

Roatan- Channin Bodden Tours- LOVE him! Been using him for 12 years and Roatan is our favorite port.

 

Platinum gift was the fleece blanket.

 

Feel free to ask any questions! I will be happy to answer if I can....

Happy Cruising!

[grandmarnnurse]

I will be sailing the Breeze next March (2019), and it will be our first time back sailing with Carnival since 2007. We’ve been sailing RCCL and NCL. I am very excited to try all the new food venues on Carnival, especially Guys, Pig and Anchor, and Blue Iguana. I like their idea of Serenity area, and hope I don’t have too much trouble finding a lounger in there. How is the Lanai area on the ship for hanging out? Is there much problem with second hand smoke from smokers (had issues with that on my last Getaway cruise)? My cabin is an inside cabin on deck 8 mid ship. Hoping that’s a good, peaceful location. We will be celebrating our 49th Anniversary on the cruise. (We have the Magic booked for our 50th in 2020 also deck 8 inside.) Will they do anything special for our anniversary? Thank you in advance.

 

 

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[pwc115]

Hey there!

First of all, Happy Anniversary, early!

I think you will love the Breeze! We sure did!

Guys Burger and Blue Iguana are both excellent....We didn't care too much for Pig and Anchor but we are pretty picky when it comes to BBQ!

Unfortunately, we didn't get to use the Serenity area on this trip. It is one of our favorite places to relax but we were sailing with our 3 grandchildren who are 11, 13 and 14 and we wanted to be able to keep an eye on their comings and goings so we hung out near the main pool and the pool at the back of the ship.

I am not sure what you mean by the "Lanai" area of the ship? The only time we noticed smoke is when we accidentally wandered over to the smoking side of the ship on Deck 11.

As to doing anything for your anniversary, they have specialty cakes and things you can order to be delivered to your cabin or dining table. You can also contact John Heald via his FB page and let him know a few days before your cruise and he will send something special to your cabin.

Hope you have a great trip!! We are sailing on the Breeze again in Feb. 2019 :hearteyes:

 

 

I will be sailing the Breeze next March (2019), and it will be our first time back sailing with Carnival since 2007. We’ve been sailing RCCL and NCL. I am very excited to try all the new food venues on Carnival, especially Guys, Pig and Anchor, and Blue Iguana. I like their idea of Serenity area, and hope I don’t have too much trouble finding a lounger in there. How is the Lanai area on the ship for hanging out? Is there much problem with second hand smoke from smokers (had issues with that on my last Getaway cruise)? My cabin is an inside cabin on deck 8 mid ship. Hoping that’s a good, peaceful location. We will be celebrating our 49th Anniversary on the cruise. (We have the Magic booked for our 50th in 2020 also deck 8 inside.) Will they do anything special for our anniversary? Thank you in advance.

 

 

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[momof4girls]

Thank you for your review! Reading this made me super excited for our cruise next year. The Breeze has been the ship I’ve wanted to try since her inaugural sailing.

 

We love going to Paradise beach when in Cozumel. I keep thinking we should try a new place but when something is great, I have a hard time going away from it.

 

How was the weather during your cruise? Both sea days and port days? Was the water warm at the beaches?

[Joebucks]

Glad you had fun! Sounds like a very fun trip. I also don't do the shows, so I can't comment on those who say Carnival's shows aren't as good. I have to try the Breeze soon. I've heard so many good things.

[grandmarnnurse]

Hey there!

First of all, Happy Anniversary, early!

I think you will love the Breeze! We sure did!

Guys Burger and Blue Iguana are both excellent....We didn't care too much for Pig and Anchor but we are pretty picky when it comes to BBQ!

Unfortunately, we didn't get to use the Serenity area on this trip. It is one of our favorite places to relax but we were sailing with our 3 grandchildren who are 11, 13 and 14 and we wanted to be able to keep an eye on their comings and goings so we hung out near the main pool and the pool at the back of the ship.

I am not sure what you mean by the "Lanai" area of the ship? The only time we noticed smoke is when we accidentally wandered over to the smoking side of the ship on Deck 11.

As to doing anything for your anniversary, they have specialty cakes and things you can order to be delivered to your cabin or dining table. You can also contact John Heald via his FB page and let him know a few days before your cruise and he will send something special to your cabin.

Hope you have a great trip!! We are sailing on the Breeze again in Feb. 2019 :hearteyes:

The lanai area is an area on a deck with loungers and hot tub. Not sure what deck it is on. I’ve read it is on some of the Carnival ships, so I’m hoping it is on the Breeze, as another option to find a lounge chair on those crowded, busy sea days.

[pwc115]

Hi Jen,

Weather was perfect except for the last night on the way back to Galveston.....was rainy and it got cold! Didn't matter though because it was absolutely beautiful the whole trip up to then. Water temps were perfect for us. There were some people saying it was a little chilly but it was fine. Pool water was perfect too!

 

 

Thank you for your review! Reading this made me super excited for our cruise next year. The Breeze has been the ship I’ve wanted to try since her inaugural sailing.

 

We love going to Paradise beach when in Cozumel. I keep thinking we should try a new place but when something is great, I have a hard time going away from it.

 

How was the weather during your cruise? Both sea days and port days? Was the water warm at the beaches?

[pwc115]

That would be Deck 5 on the Breeze, I think. There are hot tubs and loungers. We only went on the outside of Deck 5 when we were trying the Pig and Anchor so I can't say if it was busy or not! Sorry!

 

The lanai area is an area on a deck with loungers and hot tub. Not sure what deck it is on. I’ve read it is on some of the Carnival ships, so I’m hoping it is on the Breeze, as another option to find a lounge chair on those crowded, busy sea days.

[klguess]

did you notice if they are still offering wine packages that first day? We aren't interested in cheers, but usually prepay for 3-4 bottles....

[pwc115]

I am not positive but I am fairly sure I saw the table set up offering the wine packages.....maybe right outside the entrance to the Lido pool deck?

 

 

did you notice if they are still offering wine packages that first day? We aren't interested in cheers, but usually prepay for 3-4 bottles....

[riclop]

Thanks for the report.

[Clarea]

Thanks for the feedback.