Review of our 2013 Spring Break Carnival Breeze Cruise

While walking around taking pics we glanced outside and noticed the sky had opened and it was pouring the rain........and we had left our stuff out on the balcony so we hustled back only to discover that our steward had brought everything back inside and had delivered another huge load of clean laundry;

Carnival Breeze Day 7 by paulmedik, on Flickr

The best benefit of Platinum is free wash and fold laundry;

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Ship overtaking us;

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Though it was raining, the seas were very calm;

Carnival Breeze Day 7 by paulmedik, on Flickr

A quick check of the map channel showed we were just North of Cuba (I caught it mid changeover so there's some distortion);

Carnival Breeze Day 7 by paulmedik, on Flickr

PaulMedik · May 3, 2013

Bloody Mary bar was set up behind the atrium bar;

Carnival Breeze Day 7 by paulmedik, on Flickr

Bloody Mary tasted GREAT and just about knocked me out too;

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It was pouring down the rain yet chair hogs were still laying out their droppings up on the top deck near the pool. Can you imagine the dedication of chair hog club members that they practice their hobby even in a downpour?

Carnival Breeze Day 7 by paulmedik, on Flickr

Looking out to sea the ship that was overtaking us was nearly even with us;

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What are these signs that are up in place of Lido Marketplace?

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Kimberly walked by and I got a shot of her plate;

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PaulMedik · May 3, 2013

Karen went to the burrito bar and got us each a plate while I got us each a plate of chocolate;

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RCCL Independence of the Seas coming up alongside;

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Looking back into the storm we just Breezed thru;

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Athankfulheart · May 3, 2013

I am enjoying your review and photos. We had the same cabin on the Dream last year and it was simply amazing. Thanks for your review :D

soccersharon · May 3, 2013

Paul - now you've gone and done it! Next Carnival cruise for my family will be aboard the Breeze. She really is a beautiful ship.

Thoroughly enjoying your review, as always.

PaulMedik · May 4, 2013

I am enjoying your review and photos. We had the same cabin on the Dream last year and it was simply amazing. Thanks for your review :D

AThankfulheart,

Thank you.

We also had that room on Dream back in 2010. :)

Paul - now you've gone and done it! Next Carnival cruise for my family will be aboard the Breeze. She really is a beautiful ship.

Thoroughly enjoying your review, as always.

Sharon,

Thank you.

You won't be sorry; she's a fine ship and we can't wait to sail her again!

Njbosoxgirl · May 4, 2013

Paul

2 questions 1st was the ship very crowded? It doesn't seem it... Also how was the thrill theater? Ok one more.. Cost for TT?

Thanks!

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PaulMedik · May 4, 2013

Paul
2 questions 1st was the ship very crowded? It doesn't seem it... Also how was the thrill theater? Ok one more.. Cost for TT?

Thanks!

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NJBoSoxgirl,

Our sailing was full, but not once did it feel crowded. The closest it came to feeling crowded was on the last sea day after the rain stopped and we had two chairs up on the top deck......that felt a little crowded, but since I'm used to our deck and not sharing the public decks with our fellow passengers, I can't really call that crowded.

My idea of crowded is when we go somewhere to do something and there's a huge line or we can't get there for all the people. We never encountered that situation at all.

TT (Thrill Theater) is everything it's billed to be. Britt took in every show at least once and most of them twice. Hit ticket was a 'season pass' unlimited ticket for $14.99.

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Up on the top deck after the storm;

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Spencer lounging and Jaden packing;

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Karen making her way up to the sports deck;

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Aft wake view from the Sports Deck;

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Njbosoxgirl · May 4, 2013

Thanks for the info... My DS(13) will love that!!

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Packerman52 · May 4, 2013

Been lurking since the first post on this thread ;)

Really enjoying all the pics and comments! We sail the Breeze June 2 and your review has given us a lot of very useful information and ideas...we will make sure to be in the BBQ line before 2:27pm :D !

It looks like there are a lot of areas on the Breeze to relax without it being too crowded! We are in a Spa balcony cabin on deck 11, next time I think we are going with an aft...I like to sit on the balcony as much as possible and enjoy the view and from your pics it looks like the aft has a lot of room!!

Thanks for the review, I know it takes a lot of time and effort!!!!

Strmwatch · May 4, 2013

Paul,

First off GREAT review and GREAT pictures.

My GF and I are scheduled for the 6 day Breeze cruise in September, I ended up splurging on one of the Spa balcony cabins on deck 11 since this will be our first time on the Breeze.

I have a question about the aft wrap...other than the ash from the smokers above you, did you ever get soot from the smoke stacks on your balcony?

How about the privacy? I admit there were several nights on my Legend cruise I slept out on out balcony (starboard side extended one) at night since it was so peaceful. I'm guessing at the "aft" section people could look down and see most of the balcony, but what about the side section?

Thanks again for the great review!!

Phil

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lifeisgoodPat · May 4, 2013

I loved your pictures and review. Kept coming back to it for more. We were on the Breeze in the Med last October, and are booked again in December of this year. I agree with you completely, it is the best of the best. I, too, ate too many Burgers and fries. They were awesome.

gobucks_43228 · May 4, 2013

LOVE THE REVIEW!!! We will be doing this same itinerary in July. We have booked the dreams resort also so I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

I have 2 questions also:

1. Is Palm Beach the same as DePalm Island?

2. Do they still police the chair hogs?

THANKS

PaulMedik · May 4, 2013

Been lurking since the first post on this thread ;)

Really enjoying all the pics and comments! We sail the Breeze June 2 and your review has given us a lot of very useful information and ideas...we will make sure to be in the BBQ line before 2:27pm :D !

It looks like there are a lot of areas on the Breeze to relax without it being too crowded! We are in a Spa balcony cabin on deck 11, next time I think we are going with an aft...I like to sit on the balcony as much as possible and enjoy the view and from your pics it looks like the aft has a lot of room!!

Thanks for the review, I know it takes a lot of time and effort!!!!

Packerman52,

Thank you. Yes reviews are time consuming, but I get a dose of my cruise each time I share it with others. ;)

Deck 11 cabins have an advantage in terms of location with their proximity to the sun decks, spa, and of course the forward decks. Aft balcony cabins have the view and size advantage.

Paul,

First off GREAT review and GREAT pictures.

My GF and I are scheduled for the 6 day Breeze cruise in September, I ended up splurging on one of the Spa balcony cabins on deck 11 since this will be our first time on the Breeze.

I have a question about the aft wrap...other than the ash from the smokers above you, did you ever get soot from the smoke stacks on your balcony?

How about the privacy? I admit there were several nights on my Legend cruise I slept out on out balcony (starboard side extended one) at night since it was so peaceful. I'm guessing at the "aft" section people could look down and see most of the balcony, but what about the side section?

Thanks again for the great review!!

Phil

Phil,

Thank you.

Normally there will be some soot or ash from the smoke stacks that settles on the aft balconies, but we had so much wind on our cruise that the soot never made an appearance.

People can look down and see the rail of aft balconies, but can't really see the floor or back into the balcony. People in cabins beside you can easily stand at their rail and look over into your balcony, but we've never really noticed anyone doing that. The side area of the aft wrap is the most secluded and would be nearly as private as any side balcony.

PaulMedik · May 4, 2013

I loved your pictures and review. Kept coming back to it for more. We were on the Breeze in the Med last October, and are booked again in December of this year. I agree with you completely, it is the best of the best. I, too, ate too many Burgers and fries. They were awesome.

lifeisgoodPat,

Thank you.

The burgers are just too tasty to resist aren't they?

LOVE THE REVIEW!!! We will be doing this same itinerary in July. We have booked the dreams resort also so I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
I have 2 questions also:

1. Is Palm Beach the same as DePalm Island?

2. Do they still police the chair hogs?

THANKS

gobucks_43228,

Thank you.

Palm Beach is a public beach with hotels and multiple vendors. DePalm Island is a private resort style island with man made lagoons and water park. Friends of ours went to DePalm Island and while they enjoyed it they said they'd have preferred Palm Beach after seeing our pictures.

I didn't spend enough time on the public decks to notice whether they policed the chair hogs or not. The only time I noticed chair hogs was the one time during the rain storm when I noticed all the saved chairs and saw active chair hogging as it occurred. :rolleyes: