Sand and Seas

Breakaway is Western itinerary for July 28th

Doubtful. For hotel to port, suggest you call your hotel's front desk and ask their suggestion. (We usually use a taxi from port to South Beach, but we are retired and like to take it easy!) There is an Express bus from the Miami airport to Miami South Beach. Our son used it and said it was easy. I believe the cost is $2.25. Here is a link to airport/bus info: https://miami-mia-airport.com/transportation/bus/#:~:text=A one-way ticket for,costs 2.25%24%2F2.10€.

Thanks for posting these for us! Not an extensive menu, but some good choices. I do like that they have a Soup of the Day available as we have always enjoyed NCL's MDR soups. (Haven soup choice never changes.) Right now I'm thinking about the Banana Banoffe and that 7Layer chocolate cake😋

Good information! Thanks😊

I've tried the search menu but could not find. While the Haven is wonderful, prices are very high for these ships so we are looking at Suites for comparison. While we loved our Club Balcony on Prima, we did miss some of the special touches you get with Butler & Concierge. If I understand correctly, Suites guest would have breakfast & lunch available at a restaurant onboard? If so, are the menus same as Haven or something simpler? Would love to see photos of menus.

I guess we have been lucky! We have cruised from NOLA once or twice a year for the last decade or so (except for covid cancels) and have never been stopped by a train. During one of the startup cruises, NCL sent us all back that same way to be tested at a local hotel. (I think it was Marriot?)

We used to walk that way through the mall, but the last few years we just walk from our hotel to the cruise terminal without using the walkway inside the Riverwalk Mall. We just roll our bags on the sidewalk by the 'whale' lot (outside the mall) and cross the tracks to the port. There are porters there to take your luggage and a police officer to help you cross the tracks/road.

We have used Galveston Saltwater Moms for two different cruises, one from Bush and the other from Hobby. Absolutely zero problems. They watch your flight # for arrival time and then text you with information about meeting them. Both drivers were very friendly and took great care of us.

The Breakaway (not a B'way plus) is listed from Boston and New York for a couple of Bermuda cruises in 2026. I can't NCL having a ship of this size sail from Boston?

I found it interesting that Breakaway will be out of Boston for cruises to Bermuda & Canada. Is this the largest NCL ship that has sailed from Boston?

We have now sailed twice in Forward Facing thanks to your recommendations! Now looking forward to a couple of more FF Havens. Love the extra front room and the wonderfully spacious bathroom. So nice to have our breakfast delivered to our outer room before I have gotten out of bed and put my makeup on Although we have been in side the Haven 'proper' before, we enjoy these larger cabins. Not a problem for us to get to the Haven several times a day for meals or to hang out on the sundeck.

We stay at the Hampton Inn Blue Lagoon for the night before the cruise. Free shuttle from airport and inexpensive shared shuttles to port. Haven't done much there except cross the street to the Publix (grocery) or Burlington store to purchase forgotten items for cruise. However, AFTER most of our cruises, we like to stay in South Beach for two or three days before flying home. Beautiful beach and great food in area. Nice way to enjoy a few extra days😎

Yes, great information to share here. We allowed the family behind us in line to take the larger SUV taxi (with 30% surcharge) and we waited for a regular size taxi.

We generally love the soups on NCL and have had some great ones in the MDR and The Local. However, I quit ordering soup in the Haven. I would love if they would do a 'soup of the day' and bring a couple of gallons up from the MDR galley. Loving this review and all the great pics!

Well stated. It is sad with the changes they have made at CAS. For us, since we retired, we have been fortunate to be able to cruise about 4 times a year. During those four cruises during their Tier year, it has been easy enough for us to make Ruby in the casino. With the new CAS tier benefits, Ruby level is indeed the 'sweet spot' for benefits. I truly feel sorry for those that earn several thousand tier points per cruise but can't reach a decent level in their club during their tier year and no longer receive decent comp offers.🙁 It is truly short-sighted on their part to not induce you to cruise with them again.

I love the way you think! I'm going to try the Udon noodles....but I will be trying some of hubby's fried rice😋

Wow! That doesn't sound right. I hope you try calling back and getting a different agent with some brains to look up your play. I called once and was offered an OV for a 12 day cruise. I said 'no thanks', then called back later that week and got a more experienced agent. On that next call call, I was booked a Club Balcony for the same 12 day cruise. (Balcony would have made me happy!)

Joy has Food Republic which can be a nice change for lunch to utilize one of your meals. I am disappointed to see a couple of our favorite items are now missing from the specialty restaurants. However, we can certainly find enough to enjoy. When we are in Haven for a 7 day cruise, we decline the FAS dining and just use our two Platinum meals. It's hard to find a better restaurant than the Haven.

We enjoy the spicy shrimp appetizer too. Now, it looks like another good starter, the gumbo, is no longer available😒

We enjoyed both lunch and dinner menus. We actually would eat there for both lunch and dinner some days and enjoyed the variety.

Okay, now I've got to know. What's in a Rumcake?

@Tallulah20, Thank you for posting the change! Nice to hear how NCL is handling the situation for you. Hope you have an awesome cruise😎

If you have Onboard Credit you need to spend, you can wait and buy it the first day onboard. Otherwise, you can buy it pre-cruise. Once you have the package, your onboard keycard will say 'Soda' and you can get your sodas at any bar or restaurant.

I really need to try that flatbread appetizer! I haven't got past the Fritto Misto yet. We also enjoy the Courtyard 'snack' menu for a late lunch. You can get a decent burger, hot dog or Caesar chicken wrap. More importantly....LOVE the Tempura fried veggies & Ice cream sandwiches😎

If you happen to be in a Club Balcony, you will get a free bag of laundry as noted below from this NCL page: https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-accommodations/minisuites-and-balconies Club Balcony Suites provide additional amenities and privileges at no additional cost. Amenities include the option to pre-book onboard entertainment as early as 21 days and dining as early as 125 days prior to sail date, complimentary treats delivered to your stateroom, a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, and a choice of one valet laundry or pressing service.