Breakaway 3/22/2015 live sailing update

[fstuff1]

[ATTACH]344199[/ATTACH]Notice about shows.

 

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too small.

cant read even when I enlarge it.

 

what does it say?

[bjtravelnews]

use eBag packing tubes for easier storage.

 

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What are "e-bags"? Thanks!

[flifish]

Have you used I-concierge on your smart phone? If so what are your thoughts? Thanks for taking us on your cruise!

[hpecorari]

Pix from M&G with about 60 of us, no chance or time for Q&A from anyone, introduced senior officers by JC Sanchez, CD n then they left.

 

 

How convenient for them!

 

Harriet

[mking8288]

Some pic didn't go thru, will resend them. Lunch in buffet, watched movie in altrium n back in cabin. Signal for T-Mobile is horrible here at the pier but usable from deck 10, so plan accordingly. IConcierge free features are good to use, strong signal, use it to book specialty dining where sodas are not from cans but from fountains only, with higher prices & 18% gratuity.

 

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[mking8288]

Internet plans are by data used, better deal than minutes. Didn't see much use in calling, some in M&G do and let them review later. Just download free app at home first.

 

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[mking8288]

Sun is out, finally get a chance to sit on balcony, noticed a few left their balcony light on for past 2 nights.

 

eBag is an online luggage store with their own premium luggage, been using them for over 5 years, especially carry-ons and their packing cubes in assorted size, amazing when DW can pack 7 nights of clothes in a 22" rollers - excellent lifetime warranty. Breakaway & similar ships have lots of open storage shelves but no drawers, except 2 big ones under the sofa in balcony cabins, so they help in keeping clothings neat, organized & easy to unpack/pack, almost everything from a 22" suitcase fit into one shelf inside the closet - very helpful with 3 or 4 to a cabin.

 

Next week is Spring break, my advice is to plan to use the MDR to eat if you can, buffet can be mad crazy full, O'Sheehan is serving Chicken as specials tonight, Garden Cafe is Steamship & Country Western tonight (last night was Seafood & BBQ Ribs) Two elderly ladies sitting in the buffet next to us joked ? are looking for (still) lobster at lunch today - food is SUBJECTIVE, make sure all the free options. Sure looked like those with UBP are making good use of them, even at breakfast time, LOL.

 

 

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[Mack704]

Just an FYI:

 

mking8288, none of the pictures you are posting can be enlarged enough to be readable. At least on my iPad. Anyone else having the same problem?

 

Thanks muchly for your review. Following intently. Love food porn and menus etc. Just can't see them.

 

Harvey

[mking8288]

Just an FYI: mking8288, none of the pictures you are posting can be enlarged enough to be readable. At least on my iPad. Following intently. Love food porn and menus etc. Just can't see them. Harvey

Got it, Harvey - checked it while relaxing & watching movie, poor T-Mo signal inside the ship's steel hull, going to re-pose as much as I could with minimal comments, pictures speaking for themselves. If I can take some questions later before we sail at 9PM & then lose coverage completely, I will try to answer & help out - knowing some of you are sailing next week or after, or simply can't wait.

[mking8288]

Issues with the image/attachment upload might be with Tapatalk's app/software conversion, going to take a quick look to see what I can do, with slow speed & handicapped access to Dropbox/Cloud storage, will do the best I can and/or reload them after we can back this Sunday.

This/next pictures are from MDR - embarkation lunch & served also daily - popcorn shrimp & salad with chicken was good. Poached salmon is good, ordered it 2 days in a row for lunch.

 

 

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[Mack704]

[ATTACH]344268[/ATTACH]

 

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Love the picture. Still can't enlarge it enough. Maybe it's my iPad. I've seen this before on other posts. It has something to do with the way the picture is posted, I think.

 

Harvey

[watchdiva]

Much better picture...able to enlarge on my iPad with no problem. Food looks yummy.

[mking8288]

Harvey, try that from a Macbook or desktop / notebook PC later. Meanwhile, sending more pic.

 

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[mking8288]

size of mini safe, ipad2 will fit as tilted.

 

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[mking8288]

Small frigerator with temperature control, note dinner plate won't fit.

 

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[mking8288]

M&G info -

Capt. Hakan Svedung is running the ship - photo session in Atrium, day 2 from 5:45 to 6 PM.

Cruise Director - JC Sanchez, ext. 27900

Djamel Benatmane, Hotel Director, ext. 28888

Tom Aberg, Asst. Hotel Director, ext. 28801

Shailendra Swant, F&B Director, ext. 28900

Elmoth Neverson, Executive Housekeeper, ext. 25800

Nomita Rambhunjan, Guest Services Manager, ext. 28802

Charles Fernandes, Executive Chef, ext. 28094

Dindo Ramos, Beverage Manager, ext. 28960

 

Guests are asked to contact the appropriate person while on the cruise/ship to discuss concerns & have problems resolved ... instead of just writing on CC afterward. Could that explain that I got visited 5 times over lunch & dinner in the MDR asking how's everything, by the head waiter as the place was quite busy, LOL. And, have yet NOT to get a table for 2 by the windows in the MDR, even at breakfast & lunch.

 

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[mking8288]

Hamilton Beach commercial 1 cup coffee maker in balcony cabins, brand - CLR Roaster coffee in flat pod/filter provided (2 reg & 2 decaf) good for a decent 6 oz cup, half-n-half creamer & sugar setup.

 

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[mking8288]

LeBistro coffee & dessert is the way, our free wines are going home, I think.

 

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[mking8288]

MDR beef dinner steak cut, better cut than last year & generous with 2 pcs.

 

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[mking8288]

Had crab cakes starter on day 1 in Savor. Happy with it over baby shrimp cocktail.

 

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[mking8288]

DW had curry chicken n rice, quite tasty n tender.

 

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[mking8288]

Dessert in MDR nicely presented, mango flavored cheese cake.

 

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[mking8288]

Have use of one 220 volt outlet for Sony notebook PC with simple adapter, two 120 volts outlet for charger n power cube by Belkin. Notice unmarked balcony light switch. Lt

 

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[mking8288]

Notice balcony lights left on all night, only a few that I could see.

 

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[mking8288]

Mini refrigerator is on 220 volts inside desk dresser, thin n small storage space above it. Hairdryer is 220 volts rated at 1500 watts next to it on a holder.

 

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