MITSUGIRLY BREAKAWAY's 1 last time for the year-review/pictorial

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Kim, enjoying your report of your recent BA cruise.

 

I can attest to the NJ/NY driving. I grew up in NY and learned to drive there. Now live in NJ. When I'm driving at home (or most places around NJ), I'm a pretty reasonable driver. However, once I'm over the bridge or through the tunnel, all bets are off! LOL :p

 

Seat position changes, mirrors are adjusted, window down, and the aggressive driving takes over. I've been known to get within thisclosetothecarinfrontofme when driving in NYC. It's just a different way of thinking and maneuvering when you're in the city.

 

THIS IS TOTALLY CRACKING ME UP...AND I'M PICTURING IT. THIS MAY HAVE BEEN WHAT HAPPENED TO US...I WAS JUST IN THE BACK SEAT AND DIDN'T SEE HIM MAKING "ADJUSTMENTS" PRIOR TO THE CRAZY DRIVING. LOL

 

I'm sorry that your first impressions of the city were not favorable. I was horrified at the attempted theft of your bag at the airport, and then the rude employees at the pier. The driving, however....pretty standard for me LOL!

 

Looking forward to the rest of your review.

 

Oh, BTW, I remember from one of your prior reports you talking about the specific slot machines that you've always had luck playing on NCL. I sailed in August on Royal and while in the casino tried to remember the type and find it for my mom, but was not successful. So, when you get to the casino part (and I'm sure you will LOL!), can you again discuss the name of the machine and if you possibly have a picture, I'd love to see it. Sailing on Anthem for Christmas and I'd like to see if I can find it (and take mom to the casinos in Pennsylvania every once in a while so I'll look there too).

 

Thanks!!

 

Well, it all depends on which ship you are referring to. LOL

 

I always manage to find the machine on each cruise that treats me well and I try to stick to it.

 

Love your reviews!! so excited to see a new one

 

 

Thanks. Excited to have you here. :D

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I'm really enjoying your review!! We were on the same cruise and it's bringing it all back for me and also, it's fun to see it through someone else's eyes!! We've sailed from NY quite a few times but we usually arrive late and don't have to wait to board. I don't understand why everyone has to be seated and why it's handled in such a militant way!! I don't blame you for being angry for the way you were treated. I'm sure that there is a need for organization with that many people, but the way it was handled seemed harsh.

 

Hi there! I hope you had a great cruise.

 

I wouldn't have had a problem with any of it...including the moving part, if it wasn't for the way she spoke to me and what she said. Both of their attitudes and tone of voice was unpleasant to begin with, but I could have looked over that. I might have even looked over her first rude remark. But to go off to "find the guy that told us to sit here" then return and continue with the rude remarks and the things she said...that was about all I could handle at that point. :mad:

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On with the SHIP TOUR.

 

I always try to do the tour of the ship by each deck, so we will start with the lowest....

 

 

DECK 6

 

Art Gallery Area: (I didn't take a lot. I just don't really feel right taking pictures of pictures that they are trying to sell. It's like a copyright thing for me).

 

 

I really liked this picture, so thought it was ok to take one of it.

 

 

Atrium area:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Breakaway Theater:

 

 

 

 

 

Card and Games Room:

 

 

 

Card Room and Library Hall:

 

 

 

Headliners Comedy Club:

 

 

 

 

 

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Internet Cafe:

 

 

 

Le Bistro French Restaurant:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taste Restaurant:

 

 

 

 

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Savor Restaurant:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teppenyaki:

 

 

 

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Deck 7

 

Bliss Ultra Lounge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casino:

 

 

 

 

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Casino continued:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Manhatten Dining Room:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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O'Sheehans 24/7 Restaurant:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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O'Sheehans continued:

 

 

 

 

 

Shanghai's Noodle Bar:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DECK 8

 

Bar 21

 

 

 

Cagney's Steakhouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Carlo's Bakery:

 

 

 

 

 

Dolce Gelato

 

 

 

 

Fat Cats:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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La Cucina Italian Restaurant:

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Gallery:

 

 

Shakers Cocktail Bar

 

 

 

Humidor Lounge:

 

 

 

 

 

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Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MODERNO CHURRASCARIA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Raw Bar

 

 

 

Tides Boutique

 

 

 

Tradewinds:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wasabi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ocean front walkway area:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[lostone65]

Another fantastic review Kim! I have no intention of going to Bermuda but cant't resist your reviews! I can't believe Sakari is 7 already!

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DECK 6, 7, 8:

 

678 Ocean Place

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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678 Ocean Place Continued:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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...and a light...just because. It looks like a fishy. :D :p

 

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Ok, that's all for tonight. I will add some more pictures tomorrow of the ship and continue climbing up the decks. :D

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Another fantastic review Kim! I have no intention of going to Bermuda but cant't resist your reviews! I can't believe Sakari is 7 already!

 

 

Hi there Tammy!! :D Glad to have you here. I hope you are doing well.

 

Thanks for the compliments. No Bermuda trip for you? I loved it so much I had to return again before the year was up. hehe

 

I know, Sakari is just growing up so quickly. She's a pro at this cruising thing now. She's already asking where and when's the next one. :eek:

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I do love the way the Sunshines looks after they redid it. The only thing that has been keeping me from sailing so far has been the multiple reports after the refurb of it being too small of a ship for the amount of people on it and lots of complaints about the over crowding. However, I feel the same way about any of the bigger ships. The bigger ships=more people and crowding. But this was kinda a different "gripe" from passengers. Although I'm usually not one to go with what others say (obviously, or I would have never even sailed Carnival to begin with after all the "warnings" :rolleyes:) and will form my own opinion. BUT, the pricing they've had on that ship for any time I was searching for a cruise has been OUTRAGEOUS!

 

Just so you know...I'm SERIOUSLY contemplating the Epic November 12th next year when she arrives in PC. :D That's the only ship I have considered sailing for a second time in the fleet. It's the only one that Sakari did not go on with us and the only ship she talks about non-stop. We have "parked" beside the Epic several times and Sakari just talks non-stop about wanting to go on it...and well, it is still my favorite ship to date. :p

 

Well, if you sail the Epic out of PC, we will literally be on ships that pass in the port. We sail on the first Oasis cruise out of PC on Nov 5 for 8 nights, so we will be returning to port on the day you would be sailing. Once they drag us off the ship, kicking and screaming I am sure, we will be ready to surrender and head for home.

 

I have heard really good things about the Sunshine from our friends and neighbors who have sailed on her. I have not looked at the Sunshine's current pricing, but I do know that our friends have gotten some pretty good deals.

 

I am also considering booking the Epic while she is based in PC. Your review of the Epic has influenced my consideration, as has the fact that PC is just a 90 min drive from home for us. I have so many cruises I want to do, though, and so little time and money to do them with that the Epic will just have to take her place in line. :D