Norwegian Breakaway Review
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The ship is immaculate and the crew is friendly and responsive to the passengers. The decor in the public areas is nothing special. One of the nicest rooms on the ship is the Manhattan Dining Room which is ArtDeco in style and provides a nice atmosphere for dinner. The lack of a walkaround deck with deck chairs was a huge drawback in our opinion as we sail because we like being on the ocean and enjoy sitting and walking on deck. We think the outdoor dining feature is a waste of space that could have been used for a walking deck and deck chairs for those of us who didn't want to sit by the pool and endure the non-stop noise provided by way too many people in a confined space and the loud music that was always blasting in that area. Although the weather to and from and in Bermuda was perfect, we saw very few diners elect to eat outside.
The pool area is too crowded with double rows of deck chairs, the waterslides, the rock and rope climbing area plus a bar and the marketplace. It was really unpleasant trying to sit in this area and talk or just enjoy being on a ship.
The Atrium on deck six is a logjam due to there being a stage with a large screen plopped in the middle with the surrounding areas featuring a large bar, the customer service desk, the tour office, the internet cafe, and a coffee and pastry bar. It was incredibly noisy in this area and anyone trying to use the computers at the internet cafe had to put up with singing, game playing, a movie being shown and the general noise of the bar conversation. The internet cafe needs to be walled off from the rest of the Atrium and become part of the library which offers a semblance of quiet.
Cabin Review
Balcony Stateroom
Cabin was very quiet. Balcony is small but OK for sitting and reading. Bathroom is compact but not too small, there is enough room for toiletries on the shelves. Cabin had a queen bed and large sofa. Flat screen TV was 32" and is interactive so you can check your account, make reservations for dinner, tours, shows etc. Good TV channel selection. Hairdryer is permanently plugged in under vanity with a holder under the vanity to keep it out of the way when not being used -- good idea. There is a clever footstool in the room that provides storage space and can be used as a seat or if you put on the wooden "cap" -- it can serve as a table. Lighting in room is very good, adequate storage space and closet space. Room has a coffeemaker and a refrigerator. Could have done without the coffeemaker but I guess some people have to have one. Entire ship is WiFI including the cabins so all electronics work -- there is a fee of course but still -- great convenience to be able to use a laptop or tablet in the cabin.