Norwegian Breakaway Review
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I've been writing this review in my head since the moment I stepped on to Norwegian Breakaway on Feb. 2, and, over the last week, I've realized there's no way I can make this review sound like I wasn't paid off by NCL. (I wasn't, I swear.)
I know there are some cruisers who like to hear about every minute detail as they plan their trips, and others who just prefer the bottom line. So for the latter, here it is: This was unequivocally the most incredible, gorgeous, amazing, impressive ship I've ever been on. I could unspool a list of adjectives a mile long and still feel like I didn't do it justice. My only fear is that I'm now so spoiled that no ship will ever be able to match up to the splendor that is the Norwegian Breakaway.
For the former … here's plenty of detail, coming at you!
Cabin Review
We had a spa balcony, 14122 (forward), which had, again, a very understated, calming feel and motif. The room was laid out very efficiently. I'd read a lot of complaints about the size of the balconies, but we found ours sufficient. Does it fit two chairs and a table? Does it face the great outdoors? OK, great, works for me. The bathroom felt like the largest we'd ever had. Lots of shelf space and a shower you could actually turn around in without smashing your face into the wall. There were a lot of neat technological touches in the room. In lieu of the wheel you turned to request service, indicate "do not disturb," etc. on the Gem, the Breakaway has actual tiny lights over the door that you switch on from within your room. Red = do not disturb, green = make up the room. Also, the activation of electricity in the room required your room key, so a white light went on above the door when the room was occupied.