SpeedsterX

I'm sitting here in 19 degree weather with snow falling and this video is keeping me sane until my southern Caribbean in a month! Thank you Matthew! It's a great video and nice looking family you have there. :)

ya didnt think of thst.I dont want to pay for a ruined mattress.. not sure if its allowed on ship but I got a inflatable cot. When deflated can fit in luggage but can inflate it and put it on balcony.

Yes, you can fit a cot in the Cove Balcony, go for it. You might wake up a tad wet from slight ocean spray for being out there that long. lol

:D

Great review Mike! I am just now getting my "cruising feet" wet. Cruising the Breeze in 46 days, same itinerary. Also staying in a cove balcony. It will be my 2nd time with a cove balcony, love them. I am also a LEO, inner city in northern Indiana near Notre Dame University. You have a crazy schedule. Mine is 6 days on, 3 off, 2pm-10pm everyday.

 

 

Thank you.

 

Did they have Eggs Benedict (my favorite)?

 

I believe so, I think Tracy had Eggs Benedict. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

 

Still no hot breakfast from room service?

 

No, unless you count grilled sandwiches as a hot breakfast. :D

 

 

Were they trying to push you off the Breeze at the end of the cruise?

 

I think you have to be off the ship shortly after 10 am.

 

How were the lines getting off the ship at ports?

 

Since we waited until the last minute to get off, there was no line getting off and at customs.

 

 

 

 

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Thanks! So looking forward to getting out of this deep freeze and to warm southern Caribbean! :)

Great review Mike! I am just now getting my "cruising feet" wet. Cruising the Breeze in 46 days, same itinerary. Also staying in a cove balcony. It will be my 2nd time with a cove balcony, love them. I am also a LEO, inner city in northern Indiana near Notre Dame University. You have a crazy schedule. Mine is 6 days on, 3 off, 2pm-10pm everyday.

Did they have Eggs Benedict (my favorite)?

Still no hot breakfast from room service?

Were they trying to push you off the Breeze at the end of the cruise?

How were the lines getting off the ship at ports?

Thanks again!

It looks like you have been on the Dream before... the Breeze is like the Dream, just with some minor differences. Not like the Ecstasy at all.

YES!!!! That's it!! Sorry, it reminded me of the DREAM that I was on last year. Very familiar! Thanks for the correction! I loved the Dream!

I am going on the Breeze for the first time this March ad I was browsing some of the Breeze reviews and noticed that the Breeze has the exact same layout as the smaller Ecstasy. Is this correct? I have been on the Ecstasy twice last year and very familiar with her. It seems like all the dining rooms, bars, shops, atrium, everything seems to be in the exact same places as on the Ecstasy except different names. Am I crazy or is this correct?

I actually live in Granger.. I like to tell people I am from Notre Dame though.. Fun! See you soon~:o

Ok, yep, we're about 3 miles away. See you on the ship! I am usually wearing sleeveless Notre Dame t-shirts. Stop me and say hello! :)

Be careful our third girl on our cruise took a cab from the Miami port to the Amtrak and the cab driver charged her $55.00, there's no way it should of cost that much....I can see 30.00 since its not that close but not 55.00. You should be able to find out approximate cost through the cab company.

I'll watch for that, thank you!

Please book your train trip to arrive the day before. Amtrak gets put into sidings for freight trains all of the time. Great way to travel, but just be prepared for delays--might not happen, but my husband tells me all the time about people that get upset because the train is delayed.

Yes, we are arriving a whole day early and staying at a hotel near the port.

You will get better responses if you post this question on the FLA departure board. ;)

 

I don't think so -- taxi (for about $30+tip) is likely your best bet. You can check with American Shuttle (based at the MIA airport); they will give you an on-line quote if they service the AMTRAK station.

 

Good luck! :)

Thank you! Will do.

Hi Speedster!

My husband and I are going to be on the same cruise.. We are flying into FLL the day before..

Hey! We are neighbors! I just saw you lived in the SB area..

See you onboard! :)

Where are you from? South Bend? I actually live in Mishawaka. We'll have to meet up at the Meet and Greet! :)

Hi all, just wondering if anyone knows if they have shuttles from the Amtrak station in Miami to the port? And vise versa? We are going southern Caribbean on the Breeze May 1st. Thanks! :)

My husband and myself were there in October and it cost 10.00 cash to have access but to buy drinks or food you had to use your credit card. You could not use cash while at the resort.

Ahhh,,, Thank you for clearing that up. :)

In a previous post it said to bring a credit card because they do not accept cash. :confused:

I will call again, I know, sounds strange for such a large international business.

Thank you for your help.

 

Since you called them, what did they say when you asked whether you could pay by cash or by credit card?

Lady said cash only. One would think such a large establishment would take credit cards. I have my doubts, but I repeated, "So you take cash only?" and she said, "Yes". Hmmmm,,,,

Also, she said you just go to the front desk and pay.

It's the old Westyn Resort in Freeport. I know you experts already know this but I have been searching and searching for this information for days here on Cruise Critic and could not find a firm and current answer.

I just called them direct and asked if cruise ship pax'ers can buy a day pass and enjoy their resort. She said YES, it is $15 per adult (half that for kids). It's use of their chairs, pools, shops, restaurants etc.. but she stressed, BRING YOUR OWN BEACH TOWELS. There's nothing included in this. No lunches, alcohol etc.. So bring money.

This might be simple known info to some but as I searched, I could not find this simple answer anywhere that was not 4-5 years old. I hope this helps.

Thanks for answering my questions Alicia! :)

I found it ironic that you had the excursion "rug" pulled from under you as it happened to me as well in St. Thomas on my 1st cruise. You can read about it in my review in my signature at bottom. I, like you, refused to let it ruin even that one day of my cruise!

Happy cruising!

Oh, also, on your first day they didn't have room for you in Anytime Dining. Was that because you didn't have Anytime Dining that you were turned away?

I am signed up for Anytime Dining and I would hate to come to dinner and find that they are "full".

Hey Alicia!

Loved the review! Spent most of yesterday and today reading and looking at the great pics! I am booked on the Dream for next January. I know, a long wait but the anticipation is half the fun! :D

This is only my second cruise, my first being on RCL's Freedom that got me hooked on cruising and when I found this cruise on the Dream for LESS THAN HALF of what the Freedom cruise was, I just had to book!

I have a ton of questions but I will keep my questions to you related to your experiences on the Dream.

1) Is there a link to the monkey "zoo" you 2 found or do I just ask the tour guy you suggested?

2) Loved the spa recommendations. How much time on average did you spend there daily?

3) What would you say the average temp was outside either on the ship or off at night that you would say?

4) At any time at any island did you feel unsafe going off the beaten trail?

Thanks! And keep up the great reviews! :)