MsJax

www.sla.ny.gov/unlimited-drink-specials:

 

"The [New York] ABC Law prohibits from selling, serving, delivering or offering* to patrons an unlimited number of drinks during any set period of time for a fixed price. ... The statute also prohibits licensees from creating drink specials which, in the judgment of the Authority, are attempts to circumvent the law. This includes offerings of free drinks, or multiple drinks for free or for the price of a single drink, or for a low initial price followed by a price increment per hour or other period of time."

 

This is confusing to me because I live in NY and every Sunday there are tons of bottomless brunches where for two hours you get unlimited drinks for a set price.

The last time we went to Barbados, we took a cab to the Boatyard. It was $12, I believe, to get in and it includes a drink and your cab back to the port. They have lounge chairs and umbrellas, as well as, a rope swing and some inflatables in the water.

After a couple of hours there, we walked down the beach and there are a bunch of smallish motorboats that you can hire (we shared with some people we met on our cruise and two randoms) to take you out (maybe 100yds from shore) to swim with the turtles. They give you snorkel gear and throw some food out and next thing you know there are a bunch of turtles around you in the water! Best experience in a port so far!

I would be concerned about the safety of the teen attending 21+ events. Alcohol is flowing at the nightclub, people's inhibitions are lowered, and some people's inhibitions aren't all that high to start. I would be concerned that someone might buy the teen drinks, perhaps put something in the drinks and try to take advantage of a teen's naivete. Not everyone on a cruiseship has good intentions, unfortunately.

 

I understand that the Teen Club hosts some dance parties. That would be a safer venue for a teen to have a night out.

My concern with the Teen Club is when you have 13 year olds and 18 year olds partying and dancing together. I teach at a Middle School/ High School and you can bet we never let the 8th graders and 12th graders attend the same dances!

Such a great review, love the pictures!

We will be sailing the Gem on July 9th, cant wait to hear more :)

Subscribed!! :p

My dumb mom told me wrong. Thanks for the correction -- I'll try to help her figure out how to edit. My grammar and spelling aren't bad though, right? For 2.

Excellent... better than some of my high schoolers!

Awesome job! I love this review. I think you have quite a future "H".

The teacher in me would be remiss if I didn't point out that "The Scream" is by Edvard Munch.

Can't wait to read more! I've subscribed!

Pre-book your shows and any Specialty Restaurants before you board. The shows sell out fast and you'll have a better chance of getting a preferred time for your dinners if you do this.

Is there anyway to make reservations for the restaurants ahead of time without paying for them? We would like to use our OBC for them.

Loved both the Breakaway and Bermuda!

 

Pools get super crowded so don't bother, head over to H20, adults only and much nicer (plus free, the Vibe cost money and I didn't think it was owrth it after seeing it) They serve Coney Island hot dogs around 3 pm!

 

The bar at H20 was a great place to hang out waiting for the sailaway but once you get moving you want to get to the top deck so when your going under the Verrazzano Bridge you can see the whole thing!

 

Try to eat dinner one night outside on the Waterfront, really neat.

 

Cirque Dreams is an extra charge but a great show, Rock of Ages included but just ok, Howl at the Moon is also included and a blast

 

Bermuda, buy the three day bus and ferry pass at the booth as soon as you get off the ship. Great value and easy to use with very friendly and helpful bus drivers.

 

Tons of beaches to see, most rent chairs, some have lockers and showers and food but the smaller beaches with no services were to me the prettier ones.

 

We did do a day pass at Coco Reef Hotel for our swimming beach day, great value and a nice resort. Price included lunch with a glass of wine, use of pool, beach, chairs, umbrella, towels and a shower.

 

We used the bus to see the island, stopping when we wanted to and getting back on when we wanted to.

 

Very enjoyable trip for us!

 

Have fun

Thanks so much! Thank you for being specific. Do you know if Horseshoe Bay has lockers?

Thanks for the info about Coco Reef! Was looking for something along those lines! Definitely will check it out

My BF and I JUST booked The Breakaway sailing on the 27th, that's right, just 9 short days from now!:eek:

Normally I am a hyper-planner, spending hours devoted to looking up reviews, recommendations and fact-checking. This time, it just isn't possible!

I was wondering if all the lovely CCers out there could please help me out and post what to do and what to avoid on the Breakaway and in Bermuda.

Thank you all so much, in advance!