Embarkation was a breeze. Once called, we were on the ship within 10 minutes, and went straight to O'Sheehan's for a very nice lunch. Soon after, we were in our mid-ship balcony rooms settling in and then went exploring. The Breakaway is a beautiful ship. I found the decor throughout to be understated, yet chic.

Our balcony cabins were a very decent size with enough room for all of our belongings. The bathroom was also roomy with plenty of storage. The beds were beyond comfortable....I had my best sleep there. Balconies were on the small side, just enough for two, which is ok....I wasn't planning a party out there, it was fine for enjoying the view, relaxing with a cup of coffee. The room was completely quiet, the only sounds we sometimes heard was the entertainment from Fat Cats, which we really enjoyed from our balcony. Our room attendant, David, was a real sweetheart.

Most staff were wonderful, with just a few exceptions. Whenever we passed staff in the halls, they were quite friendly. The staff serving at the buffet were just indifferent, although the staff walking around the tables were very nice. The staff in the specialty restaurants were extremely attentive. The staff in the complimentary restaurants were very good, considering how hard they were working. Read more