Just off the Breakaway this morning - ask me anything

Did you check out the Taco place on GSC?

 

 

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Didn't do GSC this time. Wanted to maximize my time on the extended balcony. I'll be back at GSC, not sure if/when I'll ever have an extended balcony again.

Didn't do GSC this time. Wanted to maximize my time on the extended balcony. I'll be back at GSC, not sure if/when I'll ever have an extended balcony again.

Ah ok! A nice big balcony is great!

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My wife and I have never sailed on NCL before so was this your first cruise OR have you cruised with NCL before. So sorry to hear about how 'the ANIMALS' act when it's feeding time at the buffet:eek: IF it's any consolation, we saw the same thing on the Oasis of the Seas, 10/2013 so as you can see SOME people/animals NEVER change their spots or manners:rolleyes: I told my wife, after witnessing such nasty habits,'You'd think, by their ungodly actions, they MUST think this IS their last meal. Or someone's gonna come and take the food away. I'm sure the buffet staff have seen worse, and probably do (and with some good reason) have such a low opinion of some Americans. No wonder some will NOT visit the buffet. Kids, I try to excuse because after they see HOW the adults slop at the trough?

 

Mac

I only want to ad, that it is very common behavior at any buffet at sea or on land

Curious, What was your room number for your extended balcony mini suite?

Curious, What was your room number for your extended balcony mini suite?

Don't see the need to disclose that. It was a starboard side M6 minisuite.

Perhaps the cruise lines should show a video on proper buffet etiquette as they do on safety in general?

Probably the people who need to see it the most, would not bother to view it...:rolleyes:

RCI had a musical animated video about general hygiene including buffet etiquette re: using your hands and fresh plates/glasses that they played on one or two of the CCTV channels at least twice per hour (at least they did back in 2015).

RCI had a musical animated video about general hygiene including buffet etiquette re: using your hands and fresh plates/glasses that they played on one or two of the CCTV channels at least twice per hour (at least they did back in 2015).

Lol that song was stuck in my head for weeks..click below:

Its been a number of years since I sailed NCL, so excited about Thanksgiving on the BA. Do they supply shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the cabins? If so, any idea of quality/brand?

Lol that song was stuck in my head for weeks..click below:

 

My wife still sings it when it worms back into her head randomly, haha.

I only want to ad, that it is very common behavior at any buffet at sea or on land

I ABSOLUTELY agree with you, Letsgo:eek: BUT.. I've seen more children do it on land based buffets(while their over indulged children-like parents, either ignore OR even worse, laugh at their child's 'antics'.) This, of course encourages the child to try and do it even more, thinking, 'Hey ! This MUST be okay ! Look at how hard Dad's laughing !!' Makes one wonder WHO actually is the real child here ?? No wonder the kids don't know any better. I guess they should stop the offending families from using the buffet but odds are they (cruise line) won't. MIGHT cause the 'bean-counters wayyyy back in the home office to lose a dime.So very, very SAD.:mad:

Mac

Its been a number of years since I sailed NCL, so excited about Thanksgiving on the BA. Do they supply shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the cabins? If so, any idea of quality/brand?

Looks like we are on the cruise with you.

They do provide it, but it’s a shampoo/conditioner combo also body wash.

I bring my own because I don’t like what they provide, unless you are in the Haven those I like.

Marion

Glad you had a nice time!! Did you happen to notice what the hours were for the noodles bar? I hear they have restricted hours is that true?

Looks like we are on the cruise with you.

 

They do provide it, but it’s a shampoo/conditioner combo also body wash.

 

I bring my own because I don’t like what they provide, unless you are in the Haven those I like.

 

Marion

We are sailing on Thanksgiving too! It's almost our turn. Did you guys join the roll call?

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Thanks Marion, Daniella - yes joined the Nov 19th roll call. cant wait!!

I'm picky too about my shampoo so will bring my own but what ncl provides should be fine for my daughters. Thanks!

Glad you had a nice time!! Did you happen to notice what the hours were for the noodles bar? I hear they have restricted hours is that true?

Washy Washy, did you noticed any nightly specials at O'Sheehan's ?

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I ABSOLUTELY agree with you, Letsgo:eek: BUT.. I've seen more children do it on land based buffets(while their over indulged children-like parents, either ignore OR even worse, laugh at their child's 'antics'.) This, of course encourages the child to try and do it even more, thinking, 'Hey ! This MUST be okay ! Look at how hard Dad's laughing !!' Makes one wonder WHO actually is the real child here ?? No wonder the kids don't know any better. I guess they should stop the offending families from using the buffet but odds are they (cruise line) won't. MIGHT cause the 'bean-counters wayyyy back in the home office to lose a dime.So very, very SAD.:mad:

 

Mac

Totally agree

I was on the Breakaway in April and I was looking forward to O'sheehans" dinner specials. I loved the BBQ ribs and prime rib nights. I liked their venue better than the MDR and other dining rooms because I get claustrophobic and they seem to get us seated and out the door quicker then the other dining rooms...I was devastated (fanning myself :)) that they had done away with the dinner specials starting with MY cruise. I hope that enough complaints that they brought it back.

Its been a number of years since I sailed NCL, so excited about Thanksgiving on the BA. Do they supply shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the cabins? If so, any idea of quality/brand?

There's shampoo and body wash in dispensers in the shower. I don't know the brand.

Glad you had a nice time!! Did you happen to notice what the hours were for the noodles bar? I hear they have restricted hours is that true?

Never hit up the noodle bar.

Shanghai's hours were basically 5 or 5:30 to 10 pm nightly. Portion size for noodles soup were small, cup/bowl sized ... as in small.

 

Washy Washy, did you noticed any nightly specials at O'Sheehan's ?

 

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I didn't pay very close attention, so I don't recall if they had nightly specials or not. I usually avoided O'Sheehan's because it's so close to the cigarette stink of the casino. I only ate there once late at night and once for lunch. Didn't notice any signage either time promoting specials.

Maybe you could tell us what you did do, as a lot of the things people are asking seem to be things you didn't do.

Maybe make a list of what you experienced to save on questions you can't answer.

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HI, I was on the cruise also :) I hope I can jump in.

I don't think you can use the dinning plan in Ocean Blue. Try to check that out. O'sheans does not seem to have themed dinner nights anymore.

The shampoo they provided stripped my hair color out last time !!!! so ladies bring your own. There is a bar of soap by the sink, and body wash in the shower.

We saw Burn the Floor (Dancing) - and LOVED it. We saw Rock of Ages and really liked it a lot. Alvin was great, I don't care for Dan Dan.

I did a review on cabin 10848 Balcony if you want to see pictures.

Smoking: Deck 8 Maltings, Pool deck port side, and casino

Asking for a friend who will be sailing on the Breakaway later this month and is new to cruising.

Do you get wifi on the ship?

Is it free or do you have to pay for it?

Thx much.

Maybe you could tell us what you did do, as a lot of the things people are asking seem to be things you didn't do.

 

Maybe make a list of what you experienced to save on questions you can't answer.

 

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I don't think size matters since you can order as much as you want. On my Getaway cruise last time, they were also open for lunch time during sea days. but that was a while ago.

HI, I was on the cruise also :) I hope I can jump in.

 

I don't think you can use the dinning plan in Ocean Blue. Try to check that out. O'sheans does not seem to have themed dinner nights anymore.

 

The shampoo they provided stripped my hair color out last time !!!! so ladies bring your own. There is a bar of soap by the sink, and body wash in the shower.

 

We saw Burn the Floor (Dancing) - and LOVED it. We saw Rock of Ages and really liked it a lot. Alvin was great, I don't care for Dan Dan.

 

I did a review on cabin 10848 Balcony if you want to see pictures.

 

Smoking: Deck 8 Maltings, Pool deck port side, and casino

Yes you can use your SDP at Ocean Blue, if you pay a $15 upcharge and agree not to order the (overrated and overpriced) seafood platter.