I have read the other 2 reviews of this cruise & pretty much agree with what's been written.
I loved starting the cruise at New York City as it added to the excitement to see Breakaway pictures on the screen in Times Square. Sailing past the Statue of Liberty & under the Verrazano Bridge was also exciting.
We flew into EWR 2 days before the cruise & took the cheap bus to the Port Authority then walked over to "the Hotel @ Times Square" on 46th, 1 1/2 blocks from Times Square. The hotel was nice, had a level entrance, nice lobby area, free wifi & breakfast. It was across the street from a lovely little 9/11 Memorial Park, an oasis amongst the skyscrapers.
Our cabin 11878 was great, really close to the aft elevators. Our cabin steward Saiful was friendly & efficient. The cabin space is a bit tight with the beds apart but lovely just the same. We heard no noises so that was good.