Norwegian Breakaway Review

Our week on the Norwegian breakaway was my 16th cruise. My wife and I are in our late 50’s and we have cruised on most of the major cruise lines. We are empty nesters who are just beginning to enjoy cruising without the kids. I have read a number of negative reviews on this ship, but we really enjoyed her.

We chose this week to travel in spite of knowing that there would be over 1,000 kids on board. Many NJ schools were closed for the week due o election day and the NJ teacher’s convention. My wife, a school administrator, had the full week off so it was a good time for us to travel. Because of the number of kids, we booked a spa balcony, which is similar to a regular balcony but includes access to the thermal suite and is located close to the spa. The spa can be purchased separately for $199 per person for 7 days, but is a better deal if you book the spa cabin which includes it in the price. And it is well worth it. Only a limited number of people can purchase spa passes so it will not become too crowded. The spa is located on deck 15 just above the bridge. It includes a salt room, saunas, plenty of lounge chairs and heated loungers overlooking the ocean, a hot tub and a thermal pool. Coffee, hot water for tea and old water are available. Robes, towels and lockers are provided. It provides a great view for sail away and is the perfect place to be on the first and last sea day which are too cold to be on deck. And it is away from all the kids. I would never take a Norwegian cruise without a spa pass! We spent many hours relaxing there and reading. A real treat. My wife’s only complaint about the spa was that there was a scale in the women’s locker room. Who, in their right mind would think that a woman would want to use a scale on a cruise? Read more