Son of a son of a ... Posted February 10, 2019 #276 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Sid - For your next cruise, I’ll kick in $10 to crowdfund unlimited internet so we can get real-time updates. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtwien Posted February 10, 2019 #277 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Following thanks sid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseratheart_09 Posted February 10, 2019 #278 Share Posted February 10, 2019 What a hilarious and fun day in Cozumel! Sounds like you had blast. Now I’m thinking about Cozumel and eating delicious lobster rolls and the best way to avoid sea urchins!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojoshumate Posted February 10, 2019 #279 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Hi Sid—enjoying your adventures on the Breakaway—we did the Getaway last year—and had Vibe passes!! So fun! Your sea urchin story reminded me of another—sitting on the beach here on my home island of St Croix and watching some folks run in to the water on a rocky beach and run out—then sit down and look at their feet! As they were leaving they told us to watch out for the SPLINTERS in the water😂😂! At least I did not need to pee on their feet!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanBlueWaters Posted February 10, 2019 #280 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Hi Wilson! You have been a hoot as usual! RE: Sea Urchin / Topless Girls / Liquid Transporting for Medicinal Purposes: That is WAY TOO FUNNY! You were in the right place at the right time to make you smile. And pee. On topless girl's foot. LOL! Enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 10, 2019 Author #281 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I'm going to go ahead and blow out my thirty free Platinum internet minutes while we're sitting here in harvest caye. From the looks of some of the comments the past 24 hours, yesterday's adventure was quite amusing. I'm still trying to put together the broken pieces of my memory of it all. I'm drinking beer today just to try and keep it together. I don't have time for a detailed post of the day, so we'll just start with this morning. At the cruise critic meet and greet the other morning, I inquired with Nenad, the assistant hotel director about possibly getting a tour of the Haven for the review. A day or so later I got a message from Florence at guest services that my request had been approved. In fact, Nenad said that he had read my review up to that point, and was quite amused by my account of the journey. I met Florence at guest services, and soon we were off to the luxurious enclave. We headed in near the concierge desk and bar area. We then toured the courtyard and outdoor sundeck, and finally the Haven restaurant... With my budget, there's no way that I could ever afford to stay in such accommodations. I was just happy to be invited inside, if only for a brief visit. We were about to leave, and I asked if it would be possible to order a drink from the Haven bar, and she was happy to oblige. I asked if he could make a smoke and fire, the drink that I enjoyed my very first time on the Escape, but sadly he had never heard of it. I asked if he could make me a spicy margarita with some of their infusions, and he ended up making me a regular margarita, while quite good, but I was hoping to have a special moment here. Well, little did I know, that while I was drinking my margarita, he was busy in the background making something very special indeed. It was served in a martini glass, and featured jalapeno and green peppercorn infused vodka, and other ingredients I failed to remember. Let's just say that this drink has been the star of my experience so far on the Breakaway. He called it a roaring sunderband... I'm not really sure about the spelling, but I believe he was referring to the sunderband tiger in his native India. I will upload pictures as soon as I get a chance, as I don't want to waste my precious internet minutes waiting for the upload. I really appreciate all of you making it this far, and I will get some more good content up as soon as I get to Grand Cayman... 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 10, 2019 Author #282 Share Posted February 10, 2019 One from my adventure today in Placencia today... thank you all again... Until next time... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafedumonde Posted February 11, 2019 #283 Share Posted February 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Son of a son of a ... said: Sid - For your next cruise, I’ll kick in $10 to crowdfund unlimited internet so we can get real-time updates. Definitely. Sid, you are a great storyteller. I want one of those lobster sandwiches in Cozumel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNance Posted February 11, 2019 #284 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I really want to see the pic of the Spicy drink in the Haven Bar!! Nice job getting a tour! With your reviews, they should give you some consideration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deedle7544 Posted February 11, 2019 #285 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I'm kicking in another $10, and thank you Sid or taking the time for today's update If I ever win the lottery, I'll book you a Haven suite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieSFO Posted February 11, 2019 #286 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Sid, I'll be on the Breakaway in April. Who are the senior officers currently on? I'm pretty sure JC Sanchez is the CD. You mentioned Nenad as assistant HD. Who's the HD and Captain? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bina Posted February 11, 2019 #287 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Hey Sid, glad i found your review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstimecruiseronncl Posted February 11, 2019 #288 Share Posted February 11, 2019 15 hours ago, sid_9169 said: I asked if he could make a smoke and fire, the drink that I enjoyed my very first time on the Escape, but sadly he had never heard of it. 1 I had that when we stayed in the Haven on the Breakaway last March! I had seen it on an NCL special and I mentioned it to the bartender, luckily they knew what it was. It was such a big production to make it. It was also delicious!! I think it was a smoky old fashion. I asked for it when we were on the Escape in July, but the bar had been busy at the time so the bartender couldn't make it. After that, we never really made it back to the Haven bar because we spent so much time in the Vibe --- so we never had it on that trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly1966 Posted February 11, 2019 #289 Share Posted February 11, 2019 So glad I remembered you were cruising in Feb! Live or not, I'll take another Sid review any way I can!! Thanks again for everything you put in these reviews...they are the BEST!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latitude918 Posted February 11, 2019 #290 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Whether it be on Carnival or Norwegian, I always love a good Sid review. Looking forward to the rest of the story when you get a connection. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyJA Posted February 12, 2019 #291 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just binged. Followed you on your Bliss as we just were off. And we will be on Breakaway later this year. Who's stalking whom? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHonu Posted February 12, 2019 #292 Share Posted February 12, 2019 How did you like Placencia? We are on Breakaway in April. I'm considering a visit, instead of hanging out at HC again. Loving your stories, thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30palms Posted February 12, 2019 #293 Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/7/2019 at 12:49 PM, sid_9169 said: Someone inquired earlier as to whether the Vibe public bar is opened for sail away. They said that it is... Thanks for a great review, can’t wait to read more. DH and I are on the Breakaway at the end of April out of Miami. Our only other cruise has been on the Sky which we loved but we’re looking forward to a bigger ship. We’re not planning on trying for Vibe passes but I’m curious, what’s the Vibe public bar? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&JfromSDL Posted February 13, 2019 #294 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Loving your review. Mezcalito's is a MUST STOP for us as well. We ventured out there a few cruises back and now we pick Western Caribbean itineraries just to revisit. Crazy to read about the sea urchin. This guy paid us a visit last time we were there: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted February 13, 2019 Author #295 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I've been trying to get a connection here in Grand Cayman here for the better part of the last four hours now... I had hoped to knock out a nice chapter or two today, but it appears that it's just not going to happen. I have burned up about twenty percent of my battery life and finally got the page to load, but it's about as stable as me after about 15 stiff drinks... I'm not even going to attempt to try to upload any pictures, but just wanted to thank you all again, and I will continue when I get back to New Orleans... 11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhcw Posted February 13, 2019 #296 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Too bad! But hope you’re enjoying the cruise and we’ll wait until you get back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Von & John Posted February 13, 2019 #297 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Sid -- Enjoy your time -- internet/data can be such a challenge when traveling... Thanks for thinking of us & enjoy the rest of your trip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted February 13, 2019 #298 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Sid wondering if word has spread on your ship about the NCL Epic issue hitting the pier in San Juan? Enjoy the rest of your cruise. Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNance Posted February 13, 2019 #299 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Enjoy your trip! We will wait(impatiently)😁for your post trip report! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigNance Posted February 13, 2019 #300 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Wait. The Epic hit what??!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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