Thank you for a great job reviewing the Haven on the Breakaway! My husband and I have sailed in the Haven before and although it’s pretty pricey the experience is SOOOOO worth it! We are taking the Breakaway in February of 2025 for our first Transatlantic 12-day cruise from Miami to Southampton, England. We can’t wait! With the priority embarkation and disembarkation, your private butler, concierge, private restaurant, lounge, bar, courtyard area, being escorted to shows and have private seating areas in the front of the theater…I could go on and on. You just have to experience it to really understand how much bang you get for your buck. ❤️
Hi! Thank you for this great video! I am just in the beginning stages of planning our 2027 cruise for our 25th anniversary. I’ve narrowed it down to Alaska on the Norwegian Joy. And I am definitely staying in the Haven. I am heavily leaning towards the same aft facing suite like you had. My question is…. Since these are in the aft of the ship and most of the Haven amenities are in the forward….did you find it a pain to get to the lounge, restaurant, sun deck etc? I’m loving the idea of the large balcony especially for Alaska, but worried about the walk to & from the lounge and restaurant. How was your experience? Would you rather have that huge aft facing deck or be closer to the Haven? Thank you again for this video, it was super helpful!
Great question. You are correct that it is a hike between the aft suites and the Haven (for the pre-Prima ships). We loved the huge balcony and would absolutely do it again. In fact, that would be my preference because of the huge balcony and the huge bathroom. But, we enjoy walking around the ship and seeing what’s going on. For someone with any mobility issues, I would recommend staying in the Haven complex. Best wishes on your anniversary and your trip planning.
I may have missed it in the video, but I heard there is a 20% gratuity at The Haven restaurant? If that's true, how much is that if the restaurant is free for Haven guests? (Basically, 20% of what?)
No, that is not correct. But a totally understandable question, so glad you asked it. The Haven Restaurant (food) is included with no gratuity charged. Drinks, on the other hand, would be subject to a 20% gratuity. If you get the unlimited open bar package then you would pay a one-time 20% gratuity when you book it. Otherwise, you would pay 20% gratuity on top of each drink. Hope that clears it up.
Looks like if you sail in haven NCL , then private crew push your wheelchair 🦽 ♿️ all the way where vehicle to pickup is . But if you are not in haven then you get pushed where suitcase pick up is . Then you r on your own. Then I have to push the wheelchair and suitcases. So disable people do get treated different . Who made up this rule . 🤔. Shame on NCL .
Thank you for a great job reviewing the Haven on the Breakaway! My husband and I have sailed in the Haven before and although it’s pretty pricey the experience is SOOOOO worth it! We are taking the Breakaway in February of 2025 for our first Transatlantic 12-day cruise from Miami to Southampton, England. We can’t wait! With the priority embarkation and disembarkation, your private butler, concierge, private restaurant, lounge, bar, courtyard area, being escorted to shows and have private seating areas in the front of the theater…I could go on and on. You just have to experience it to really understand how much bang you get for your buck. ❤️
That sounds exciting! Have a great trip!
Were there lights on the balcony, so that you could dine out there after dark?
Yes. And we did. It was amazing!
We love the Haven experience and we will probably never go back to the regular suites
Hi! Thank you for this great video! I am just in the beginning stages of planning our 2027 cruise for our 25th anniversary. I’ve narrowed it down to Alaska on the Norwegian Joy. And I am definitely staying in the Haven. I am heavily leaning towards the same aft facing suite like you had. My question is…. Since these are in the aft of the ship and most of the Haven amenities are in the forward….did you find it a pain to get to the lounge, restaurant, sun deck etc? I’m loving the idea of the large balcony especially for Alaska, but worried about the walk to & from the lounge and restaurant. How was your experience? Would you rather have that huge aft facing deck or be closer to the Haven? Thank you again for this video, it was super helpful!
Great question. You are correct that it is a hike between the aft suites and the Haven (for the pre-Prima ships). We loved the huge balcony and would absolutely do it again. In fact, that would be my preference because of the huge balcony and the huge bathroom. But, we enjoy walking around the ship and seeing what’s going on. For someone with any mobility issues, I would recommend staying in the Haven complex. Best wishes on your anniversary and your trip planning.
I may have missed it in the video, but I heard there is a 20% gratuity at The Haven restaurant? If that's true, how much is that if the restaurant is free for Haven guests? (Basically, 20% of what?)
No, that is not correct. But a totally understandable question, so glad you asked it. The Haven Restaurant (food) is included with no gratuity charged. Drinks, on the other hand, would be subject to a 20% gratuity. If you get the unlimited open bar package then you would pay a one-time 20% gratuity when you book it. Otherwise, you would pay 20% gratuity on top of each drink. Hope that clears it up.
@@iconic-adventures thank you so much!
You have to do the private club in the Bahamas private island… so worth the $$
The haven pool area was the 18 plus pool they took away from every one the suites was always around that area
Looks like if you sail in haven NCL , then private crew push your wheelchair 🦽 ♿️ all the way where vehicle to pickup is . But if you are not in haven then you get pushed where suitcase pick up is . Then you r on your own. Then I have to push the wheelchair and suitcases. So disable people do get treated different . Who made up this rule . 🤔. Shame on NCL .