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Note to Self – Cabin 9918 Aft

Cabin:  I splurged and spent an extra $400 for the Aft Balcony on the 9th floor, room 9918. It was a great investment. Our balcony was 150 SF, almost as large as our 170 SF room! We ate room service breakfast out there almost every day, and the sunrise views and sunset views took my breath away! The rocking sensation in the cabin made my bed feel like a crib, and I slept like a baby. My one complaint, I found the room to be noisy the last night when we were sailing into NYC and don’t know why it was so noisy that night but not the previous 6 nights. It sounded like grinding of equipment.

Great 150 SF balcony, that had room for 2 chaise lounge chairs, two tables and two chairs. The 170 SF room was well-appointed with plenty of shelves and storage areas. The beds were heavenly! We had a problem with our TV one day, but called for a repair and it was fine when we returned to the cabin 2 hours later. Our room steward, Christian, from Costa Rica was so nice and helpful. He got me an extra table on the balcony so we could have breakfast out there and have enough room to put out all the plates and coffee. He also got us down pillows. My only complaint was the room above us that seemed to move their balcony furniture often.

 

O’Sheehan’s is a great place to go for breakfast, the omelettes are great and the service is speedy. We ate there on the days we were going off the ship and unsure when we would be able to eat lunch. Garden Cafe was a madhouse, with not a single table available the one time I tried to go there for breakfast at 9am.

From http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=222879


 

huge balcony-almost size of cabin
3/4 sheltered ideal for weather protection
front 1/4 open to sun

if no sun loungers already there you can request them-there is more than enough room!

we loved that aft balcony


 

Norwegian Breakaway Cabin # 9918
Category B1 – Aft-Facing Balcony Stateroom

Norwegian Breakaway - Category B1 - Cabin # 9918
Stateroom #: 9918
Category: Category B1 – Aft-Facing Balcony Stateroom
Description: Balcony staterooms feature a private aft-facing balcony with amazing views, and include a king-size bed, bathroom with shower, spacious wardrobe, sitting area with sofa and vanity, and extra bedding that accomodates one.
Deck: Deck 9
Occupancy: Can accommodate up to 3 guests in this particular cabin
Accessible? No
Connecting? No
Window Type: Balcony
Stateroom Size:

226 sq ft sq ft*
*Square footage is not specific to this cabin, but rather as an average in this category type.

Norwegian Breakaway Pool Areas

Note to self!  From http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=189

Which Ships: Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway

Sun Deck: Sun decks on Norwegian’s Epic, Breakaway and Getaway begin with the typical pair of pools, surrounded by fountains and an ocean of loungers, but it doesn’t end there. Little ones have their own place to frolic in the Splash and Play Zone, a shaded oasis of fountains, wading pools and animal sculptures (SpongeBob-themed ones on Breakaway and Getaway). This kiddie area is tucked under the waterslides of Epic’s mammoth Aqua Park. The main attraction here is the Epic Plunge, in which tube-riders zip into a giant funnel before dropping through a 200-foot-long chute into a pool below. On Breakaway and Getaway, passengers will also find ropes courses (complete with planks that jut out over the sides of the ships) next to the waterslides, one deck up.

For a quieter retreat, head to Spice H2O, a tiered, stage-like space that serves as an adults-only pool during the day, complete with the huge outdoor LED screen that’s becoming a staple of cruise ship sun decks these days. Another peaceful spot is the nearly hidden, unfrequented sun deck aft on Deck 18.

Distinctions: Staff are on hand to bring sunbathers chilled towels and spritz them with Evian water on hot days. In addition, you’ll no longer be harassed by waiters hawking drinks; if you’re thirsty, put the flag on your lounger up, and someone will come over to take your order. But the real VIPs are the ones who can afford a pricey Owner’s Suite, Penthouse or Villa, all of which allow access to the semiprivate Villas sun deck with pool, whirlpools and comfy sun loungers.

Poolside Dining: The Grill offers limited breakfast items and typical grilled lunch items, such as hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken, as well as salad and dessert.

 

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