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I agree. Sinan was very special. Who will be the cruise director In January?

How much is the spa pass on the Gem?

Thanks for that info. The Gem Haven Penthouses or other Haven suites don't have balconys?

How do you get an email to bid. Can you request one. I have been in the Haven on the Breakaway. My next cruise is on the Gem. They have a very small Haven area and no special restaurant although I understand you can use Cagneys for breakfast and lunch. Is it worth getting a suite penthouse, not in the Haven area. Or is the tiny Haven area worth the big bucks? I haven't made my reservation yet. The cruise is in January.

I just got off the Breakaway. It was our first time in the Haven after 6 cruises. It was something we went back and forth about since it is somewhat of a splurge. We really enjoyed the Haven and all the special service, but our vacation was almost ruined by a few very loud, hyper screechy children. There were several times, in both the cafe and the dining room, when we had to switch tables or move to the other room. Toys were scattered around the sun deck and in the pool. There was also candy in the pool with the toys. Yes, these kids had parents and grandparents. This was more than one family. There was a baby in the pool dressed and in a diaper. That was the end of the pool for me. Obviously the staff does not supervise the area. The staff was aware of these loud, screechy children as we had to move in the dining area. By the way, the school aged kids were not a problem. They were not around much. There will be a follow up letter to management.

How much is the water?

I have sailed NCL several times. This will be my second time on the Breakaway, but the first time in the Haven H5. I always join the spa. Is this suggested as a Haven guest?

I have sailed NCL several times. This will be my second time on the Breakaway, but the first time in the Haven. I always join the spa. Is this necessary as a Haven guest?

Any decent TV or Movie channels in the rooms?

Perhaps they are going to have a freestyle option. Any time, any where, with anybody!

Thanks for that information. I'll have to decide if its worth the preplanning. I'm having trouble planning my shows and reservations for my Oct. 6 Breakaway cruise!

I wonder if it is crazy to ask for low sodium meals. The last 2 cruises (gem and jewel) there was so much sodium in the food that my ankles swelled like crazy. this happens nowhere else.

Thank you Gambee for all your time and patience with posting! Ann from Philly

There are a lot of Philly posters. We should all get together for coffee or lunch. I live in Center City.

Mike, thanks so much. I feel like I have been on the ship. I'll be on the last Bermuda cruise in October. My husband and I are also from Philly. We live in Center City. I'm sure our paths have crossed. Thanks for all the info. I am assigned to a mini suite on deck 10. They changed me to deck 12 but I changed back because it was too near all the kids activities. I've been on both the Gem and the Jewel in the mini-suites and loved the larger balconies. I'm trying to decide if I need to change cabins or upgrade. Do you know if those hump balconies are mini-suites?