Norwegian Breakaway Review
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You probably already know that the Norwegian Breakaway is a HUGE ship with a New York theme. This theme goes throughout the ship including over crowded venues, small rooms, expensive prices, sold out shows and great food. The cruise we went on was sold out and one of the crew said there were 4600 people on board. Overall we loved this cruise.
We parked at the pier, it was expensive at $245 for the week, but it was paid for by the travel agent. I've read on the boards that the parking lot fills up fast and to be there by 11am. This is totally false, I talked to the parking attendant and she said they have 3 lots and they have never even filled up 2 of the lots during the cruises. (When we returned I noticed the 2nd lot was not even half filled)
We arrived at 11:45 and the cruise lobby was very crowded. They separate you by decks, but it was still about an hour wait in line. All the employees, from the porters, security, customer service and photographers, were very friendly and efficient. When we got on-board the ship we could go to our room immediately.
Cabin Review
The room is located in the back near the elevators. The bed is near the balcony and the bunk beds block the closet.The room is the most expensive we have ever paid for on a cruise... and it was the SMALLEST. I realize that you don't spend much time in your room but with 4 people and the bunk beds out, 2 people could not walk at the same time. The bathroom is large with good water pressure. We were on deck 9 which is above "The Waterfront", the roof of the Waterfront is below, so when you look directly down you see an 8 foot roof. During the cruise I saw a couple of items that people dropped from above accumulate on the deck including an ipod. I was in my room and I saw that there was a woman looking in my room! It scared the $#@1 out of me, it's not something you expect to see on a cruise at sea. She was picking up the ipod that was dropped. The room is directly above Cagney's Steakhouse. We never had a problem with noise or odors from the restaurant.