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Norwegian Breakaway is ready to whisk you away to your best vacation yet. Take a Bermuda cruise and build a pink sand castle, swim with dolphins in the Caribbean or Bahamas, step back into history on a Europe Cruise, or just enjoy relaxing days on a Transatlantic voyage. There’s something on board for everyone. Breathe in the fresh ocean air and connect with the sea like never before along The Waterfront, a quarter-mile oceanfront promenade lined with restaurants, bars and spectacular views. Indulge in more than 25 dining experiences, including three new, dedicated seafood venues. And enjoy dazzling Broadway performances - Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams & Dinner Jungle Fantasy. Norwegian Breakaway combines the best of New York City with the most magnificent amenities at sea.
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2013Year Refurbished
Year Entered Present Fleet
2013Country of Registry
The BahamasTonnage (GRT)
144017PAX (basis 2)
4028Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
3963Passenger Decks
14Number of Crew
1400Officers' Nationality
InternationalCruise/Hotel Staff Nationality
InternationalSuites
346Balcony
0Oceanview
162Oceanview No Balcony
0Oceanview With Balcony
0Balconies
998Interior
508Accessible
20Total Number of Accommodations
1000The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony
Aft-Facing Club Balcony Suite
Family Club Balcony Suite
Club Balcony Suite with Larger Balcony
Spa Balcony Suite
Club Balcony Suite
Club Balcony Suite
Club Balcony Suite Sail Away Guarantee
The Haven Owner's Suite with Large Balcony
The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Balcony
The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony
The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse With Master Bedroom & Balcony
The Haven Courtyard Penthouse With Balcony
The Haven Forward-Facing Penthouse With Balcony
The Haven Spa Suite with Balcony
Haven Penthouse Suite With Balcony
Located in the Haven, these Suites offer amazing ocean views, a living and dining area with wet bar and an extra-spacious wraparound balcony. They include a king-size bed that faces floor-to-ceiling windows, luxury bath, separate shower and two modern vanity sinks. Large wardrobe and dressing area with full closet, double sofa and guest half bathroom. Accommodates: 4 Total Approx. Size: 932 sq. ft. Balcony Size: 204 sq. ft.
Aft-Facing Balcony Stateroom
Family Balcony Stateroom
Large Balcony Stateroom
Spa Balcony
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Solo Balcony Stateroom
Family Oceanview Stateroom
Family Oceanview Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom with Picture Window
Oceanview Stateroom with Picture Window
Oceanview Stateroom Sail Away Guarantee
Solo Oceanview Stateroom
Family Inside Stateroom
Inside Stateroom
Inside Stateroom
Inside Stateroom
Inside Stateroom
Inside Stateroom Sail Away Guarantee
Solo Inside Stateroom
Studio Stateroom
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Cruise reviews reflect the opinions of travel editors and cruisers/ readers and may not represent those of our company.
SUBMIT A REVIEWNOVEMBER
We found the Breakaway very clean and most dining experiences were enjoyable. We never went hungry. I missed speciality night dining that you find on other cruise lines. We purchased the Spa package, and thank goodness. It was so relaxing and such a nice place to relax after a long day of exploring. We did have trouble with our excursions, one was canceled because we arrived later in the port because of the ship’s technical problems. We were refunded our ticket for the excursion, but there were no other options for us to use. We had to travel on our own. Also, we got double booked and I had to prove that I did not take both excursions to get refunded. The ship’s main theater offered three shows, one that was not family appropriate, one that was very amateur, and one that was actually entertaining.
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OCTOBER
The cruise itself was good, but NCL does not tell you what you should be aware of prior to the sailing. They failed to tell you that you are subject to a 22% sales tax on all purchases on the ship, they fail to tell you that there are no nightly live shows planned in the theatre, these are expected for those individuals who are frequent to cruising. Over the years we've seen cruise companies cut back on services to improve their bottom line, but NCL takes it to a new level, they nickel and dime you for everything. I won't say all of the staff were rude, but I did meet a number of crew members who were. I also met others who were exceptional, such as Mahendra Bandodker and Janet from Taste and Jeff the manager at the Manhattan, these individuals went above and beyond.
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FEBRUARY
<div>This was a fantastic cruise that we will do again. The Haven was outstanding. The service was great, the food was way above expectations, and they pampered you always. This was one of the best ships we have ever traveled on.</div>
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JULY
I will focus on the ship as shore excursions will vary by group and need. I am fulltime single father traveling with my teenage son and his best friend. There was plenty for us to do together and separate. Syd Norman's Pour House, The show Burn the Floor, comedy show, magic show, dueling pianos were all the best entertainment nightly. The show "Six" was not bad, but it was not my cup of tea. My boys were not at all into it and we would have preferred to watch Burn the Floor a second time or another show. After the shows the boys would go back to the room and I headed out for some night life. I love to dance and while I was not looking at this as a singles cruise I found a couple of people to socialize with and dance with until 2am when the clubs closed. Club H2O was the go to and both the latin night and Glow Party night were awesome. It would end at 11:30pm at which point everyone would go to the Bliss club until 2am. Day time activities including the art auctions, finding a chair on the sun deck, slides, high ropes, etc. were all spectacular. I am in finance and so did not have an issue with how billing works daily in the cruise app. However, lines at the service counter were long as I asked and most people would be constantly confused about their bills. The staff were amazing in all areas (dining, bartending, housekeeping, etc). Super friendly, always looking out for the littlest thing you may need. 3:1 ratio definitely works and we never went without. My boys pointed out how their waters would be refilled within 2 minutes of being empty. We made a game of it and confirmed. The staff is on top of things on this ship!! Already booked my next cruise with Norwegian. That should tell you everything.
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MARCH
Really enjoyed the cruise and the food at the buffet was the best I've had in eleven cruises. All of the crew were extremely friendly. There were only about 2800 passengers out of 3964 capacity. Pools were extremely small and the ship seemed to be geared for families with young kids. Did not like the live music at the Manhattan Dining Room as it was too loud to talk.
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MARCH
The Breakaway does not do particularly well with crosswinds. And we had two days of high winds. Low ceilings, dark paneling, and narrow passageways make the ship seem crowded. Given the large number of passengers on the ship there are relatively limited pools and hot tubs. Boarding was rather chaotic, slowed by extra security introduced to ensure passengers with recent travels to China didn't board. The entertainment was very good, though there was little dancing during convenient times. Musicians were talented, though the band in Syd's Pour House need to learn that volume is in direct opposition to music quality. I doubt more than half a dozen people on the ship understood the history behind "Six". The comedians did a fine job. The mainstage performance by Syd's Pour House band was so loud the performance lasted three stanzas for us. There was little "upscale" food like lobster, shrimp, salmon, steaks, escargots outside of the specialty dining restaurants. Perhaps to encourage people to eat there. Service was exceptional by both the stateroom stewards, wait staff, and hostesses, particularly in the Manhattan and Savor restaurants/ One thing that I noticed is that information was available only if it was asked about. The welcome-back party was announced only 5 minutes before the event was held. Elite-tier events, if they were held, were not announced nor invitations offered. Although tendering tickets were given, it did not appear that they were used. Tender boats were filled by one large line.
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DECEMBER
This trip was definitely one of the best trips I've ever been on! Every stop we went to was absolutely amazing. We had perfect weather everywhere we went and the ocean water was SO BLUE! Absolutely breath-taking! 10/10!
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NOVEMBER
The ship is beautiful easy to get around, be prepared to walk but that was fine for me. The cons may seem lengthy but I feel being aware of the situations can help for a more pleasant travel experience. I travel by myself and the room that I got was a perfect size for me, I was in 10810 Balcony. The Porter Kept it clean and he was a great guy. I needed distilled water and he brought it right to my room within 5 mins. Entertainment venues for the most part are located amid ships with 2 theater exceptions and that is fine as it provides for a better theater experience. The food at the specialty offerings was great the main open dining rooms and buffet were ok. I love the freestyle dining NCL provides I cant eat late. Bartenders are attentive considering the large amount of passengers to deal with and drinks are made very well. You get the right bartender and they are fun to deal with. Some staff to mention, If you see Gabby Go to whatever she is doing, her energy is contagious, The Baristas at the coffee shop Rachelle and Alexandra are fun, Funny and fast. Chris was my Porter he did a great job on my room. I dont tend to leave a mess but what little mess there was the place was kept nicely. Cons No Dedicated Adult Swim area, not everyone wants kids crawling all over them or listen to Zumba classes or loud music at the pool. There needs to be a dedicated adult swimming area or time where adults can converse and have relax time with no loud music or Kids. I spent 199.00 for the spa package and will not do so again if the setup is the same on other NCL vessels as it was on Breakaway. I dont want to listen to couples arguing or women chattering about itchy bosoms. YES IT HAPPENED I went once it was a huge waste of cash. If the offering has a men's and women's only areas and coed great. otherwise I can listen to that kind of conversation on deck. I also desired a private prayer area with a small alter and couldn't find it also was told none was available. The sizable gymnasium was never completely in use I could imagine a small area could be carved out for a small prayer area.
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NOVEMBER
Boarding and disembarking were quick and easy, The 1 show I saw Velvet was a great show and well performed. The bartenders and our cabin porter were top notch. The rest of the staff was either very good or very bad with no middle ground. All the upcharges were disappointing seems most everything had a charge to it. The dining package is overpriced as far as I,m concerned $30.00 pp, it appears no consideration is taken into account for the meals already paid for in the price of the cruise. Prices were extremely high on the menu's compared to comparable restaurants elsewhere, even taking into consideration its aboard ship .
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NOVEMBER
Great experience
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NOVEMBER
Enjoyed the room, amenities, staff and food.
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NOVEMBER
My full 7 day experience with Norwegian Breakaway was an awesome experienced thzt Ill always remember
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JULY
It was an amazing first time experience cruising. I will definitely do it again
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APRIL
My friend and I had a wonderful trip; she had never been on a cruise before but enjoyed every minute of the adventure, as I did. We got to visit other countries and explore their culture in a safe environment, which we would not have done otherwise. Loved every minute of the trip! Thank you NCL.
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APRIL
Great trip.
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MARCH
<div>Thank you for a great vacation.</div>
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FEBRUARY
Do not wish to make any comments.
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FEBRUARY
Large ship that didn't feel overwhelming. Lots of smaller venues to enjoy. Cirque Dreams dinner show WOW! Staff was very fun and friendly. Extremely clean. Lines were sometimes long (tendering) but usually manageable.
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FEBRUARY
<div>The entertainment was sometimes an bit long and the one show about the bands was a kind of risqué for my wife who is not a prude. I believe the average age on this cruise was over 60 and this show was more appropriate for the 35 to 45 age group.</div>
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FEBRUARY
First off, I love the studio cabin option. Just what I wanted and needed. Lots of room for storage, full size bed. Mini fridge would have been nice. Staff was wonderful and plentiful, extremely helpful, never a cold shoulder. The bartenders are very generous with the cocktails. The officers are very visible. 40 yr old solo on a cruise targeted to 55+ and children. Obviously, not the ship's fault, but it colored my opinions a bit. That being said, the line absolutely caters to solo travelers like no other line! The food was not bad, but the good meals all cost extra. And the restaurants and shows all need reservations, no room for walk-ins. 11 night cruise, the review shows were repeated rather than a unique one each night. The ports were full 8 hrs, which was very nice for long excursions.
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JULY
This was my first cruise, and a wonderful experience. Staff throughout the ship were VERY cordial, well-informed, and helpful. Our suite was very comfortable, well-designed, and clean. The entertainment was FIRST-RATE— only wish they could have been a bit longer. I love kids — have two young grandchildren, but many children were unsupervised— running and bumping into other passengers, screaming and running around in restaurants, etc. staff did nothing about this.j
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JUNE
The lady plays violin, is a excellent show. June 6, 9:30pm Burn the Floor is excellent show, I wish in the future I have chances to watch it again.
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APRIL
great entertainment, great food, needed a little more time at destinations
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NOVEMBER
Our room Stewart was very thoughtful & Pleasent to us :-) We had FUN IT's a party ship!!! I felt great the whole trip, sea air SOOO clean. Didn't want to leave.
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AUGUST
We had a great time - we did find that we had to entertain our pre-teens & Teens around the pool in the afternoons. They were disappointed they could not be involved in the games by the adult pool and they did not want to be inside with the club. Overall great family time!!
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AUGUST
I witnessed 2 guest slip and fall because of a wet deck.Overall the cruise was wonderful
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AUGUST
Extremely disappointed on boarding the ship and getting off the ship. This should have been more organized. It took several hours to do both.
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JUNE
So many choices of activities, including deck chairs for quiet relaxation. The four water slides and the rope course with the eight foot plank overlooking the ocean, as well as the zip lining were exhilarating. From Cirque acrobats to Second City Comedy, always top notch entertainment options. Delicious food in both complementary and speciality restaurants, including a Japanese Steakhouse, a French Bistro and a Brazilian churrascuria! They even allowed flexibility to change reservations when we chose to do so.
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JUNE
I dont know where to begin such a friendly staff and so many fun things to do we were never bored....... made our 25th anniversary celebration all that much better thank you all it was a blast!!
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JUNE
We found the service staff was very hard to understand and had a hard time understanding us. They were also not the typical friendly, accommodating people we are used to on the Norwegian line. The stateroom was a balcony room but set up with the bed within 8" of the balcony door rather than when you first walk in. A couch was where the bed is normally and was only 8" from the closet making it difficult to stand in front of closet. Disembarking from the ship was horrible -- never ran into this before. We are Latitude members and should have priority status leaving, but there was no way of telling who was leaving at what point in time. The lines to enter the port were very long and we waited an hour in line after leaving ship to enter port which caused us additional fees to our limo driver due to wait time. Never experienced this in the past. It was a good trip but certainly not what we have been accustomed to in the past when cruising with Norwegian.
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APRIL
<div>It was great lots of room food was good disembarking was terrible they must fix that was very scary not being able to sleep and you had to and families were separated not cool</div>
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OCTOBER
This was a nice trip and the ship had a lot to commend it. A lot of good dining places with plenty of variety in food options. The staff was uniformly excellent, with the cruise director staff being particular good--made the activities a lot of fun, but I wish there were more activities going on. The smoky casino on Deck 8 was unavoidable when going along that deck. Balconies are small and cabins lack drawers, but the bathroom in the mini-suites are great--big double sink and giant shower. Beds are very comfortable. The entertainment is great--Rock of Ages, Cirque Dreams, and Burn the Floor are particularly good, but more production shows would have been nice.
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JUNE
We have sailed a number of times with NCL. We enjoy the freestyle concept. The excursions are well planned and quite enjoyable.
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JUNE
For many sports fans not being able to get scores of games especially the Stanley cup playoffs is very upsetting. The ships are equipt with lots of technology now a days and to not get sports games is a big disappointment.
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AUGUST
The customer service and Solo Host were exemplorary. NCL really caters to the solo traveller.
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This ship was a lot of fun, nice people, great food. A lot of things to do. My kids just loved being on the Ship and didnt want to go home. They are looking forward to the next one.
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