Joyful Alaskan Cruise

Garden Cafe

One of the best ship buffets I've encountered. The service hours are strict, so double-check the schedule before you assume it will still be open after a show. It can get crowded at busier times. I never had to wait in line much, but the seating would fill up. I usually brought an extra sweatshirt in case I thought I'd need to find a seat outside.

The Waterfront

I love the Waterfront area on all the Breakaway ships. Even though I have a balcony, it's nice to walk along this area, or crash on one of the couches, as the world floats by.

Observation Lounge

This is such an awesome area, particularly for an Alaskan cruise. If I would have had an inside cabin, I would have spent even more time here.

Sugarcane Mojito Bar

I've fallen in love with mojitos after this place. We had the solo traveler meetups here and I'd usually pickup a bedtime mojito here just before last call.

The District Brew House

So many beers, so little time! Great entertainment, efficient bar staff.

The Cavern Club

Karaoke was here. We had a lively group for that on our cruise.

Spice H2O

This area looks to be smaller than the Spice H2O areas on the other Breakaway ships. But, it has a full bar and the giant hot tub which were great for this Alaska cruise.

Aqua Park

During my week-long Alaskan cruise, I went on the Ocean Loop free-fall water slide 50 times! Yes, 50 times! Only had to wait in line a couple of days. Unfortunately, there are only 2 of the big slides, so there will probably be lines when the ship sails warmer waters.

Social Comedy & Night Club

This is where our Alaskan cruise held the 80s and Glow parties. It did get crowded on the dance floor and the bar was usually packed, but I'll give it 5 stars since there are plenty of other places to get another drink nearby and come back to rejoin the party.

Race Track

Unless you're sailing in really warm weather, bring gloves! I really enjoyed the racetrack and probably should have checked on a package rather than just one ride. It isn't cheap (which is why I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars), but it is fun. And steering counts as an upper body workout the faster that you drive through all the curves.

Laser Tag

So much fun, especially since our team won. I should have booked a package to do this more often, particularly after dark.

Galaxy Pavilion

It was fun, but I give it a 4 because I got so nauseous on a couple of the VR rides and you kinda have to hurry to get in as much as you can in 90 minute time limit.