Norwegian New Orleans Cruise Reviews

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Too Many People, Poor Service.

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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uklxa1326
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

The trip overall was enjoyable because of the fun group we traveled with, but the Norwegian Breakaway ship had WAY too few crew members to support the number of guests on board. Significant wait times for everything. Primary point of issue was the severely understaffed bar/drink areas. Doesn't matter if you would like a soft drink, beer or mixed drink, you should plan to wait 5-15 minutes in ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Family Balcony Stateroom

Traveled with children


Awesome Cruise !!

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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cavedweller2001
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

From the moment I arrived at the terminal I walked right in. Went straight to the check in desk and checked in. We only waited less than an hour when we were sent through the line and onto the ship. It is so amazing ! It took me over an hour to walk thru all the public areas. Ate lunch in the Garden Café and than had a few drinks. I had a solo room and was advised that the room was ready. When I ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Studio Stateroom


Honeymoon Cruise

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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Malak04
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

We had an amazing time on the Norwegian Breakaway! Embarkation was extremely smooth and fast - we got off of the shuttle and walked straight through the line without stopping until we made it to the desk. Everything was so fast and easy and there was no hold up during the process. The ship was gorgeous and so clean, too! We had an aft balcony cabin, and it was such a great room! We loved our ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Balcony Stateroom


Spring Break and 13th Birthday Cruise

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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JeanetteM
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We had a fantastic time on this trip. However, I feel the service on NCL is slipping. Bar service was the worst I have ever experience. Getting a drink was a hassle. The definitely need more bar staff. I also felt the dining staff wasn't very happy, maybe they need a vacation. Our cabin was nice we had a balcony room and our room attendant was very very good. The ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Traveled with children


Overall a good cruise, but not the best NCL cruise I have had

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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Renee68
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We chose this cruise as we were going with friends and one of them is a teacher so the timing was great and it was within driving distance for us. I think had it not been spring break it would have been better. This, of course, is not the fault of NCL. The service in all of the dining rooms was excellent. Our room steward was excellent as well. The pool was crowded on sea days so they did a ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Spa Balcony Stateroom


Breakaway has it all

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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Dickv
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

What an amazing ship. We went during spring break and the ship was packed, but overall the staff handled it beyond belief. Once we had all dining and show reservations made everything went like clockwork. Highly recommend dinner at six in the Manhattan Room as they had dancers perform from the show burn the floor. We also bought the thermal spa package as we knew the pool area would be packed. ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Oceanview Stateroom with Large Picture Window


An amazing Spring Break vacation for my family!

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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Dturnbull831
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

We chose this cruise for length and destinations of warmth to escape the long Ohio winter. This was our first time sailing Norwegian and we boarded with ease at Port NOLA. Helpful tips we wished we knew: while in port, you are still taxed on all your beverages, so hold off on all those drinks until after the ship embarks; the mini-suite can sleep 4, but the beds are left out the entire cruise ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony

Traveled with children


Sick and Understaffed

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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tonyasnews
6-10 Cruises • Age 20s

Half the staff, including those handling food, were coughing the entire cruise. More than half the passengers were sick with colds. Day 3, two of my family members caught colds. Many staff and passengers didn’t bother covering their mouths. Seemed like they were understaffed, long lines and waits everywhere, especially at the bars. Many of the staff members were friendly others seemed as if the ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Spa Balcony Stateroom

Traveled with children


Group Cruise

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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Gdavieswill
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We had a group of 59 meet in New Orleans for 3 full days before boarding for our cruise. Our agent did a fabulous job putting together A swamp/plantation tour, visit to the New Orleans Cooking School and a scavenger hunt. Our days and nights there were amazing! We stayed at the Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown and it was a great location to the heart of the city. Did most of our seeing of the ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony Stateroom


Huge ship but not enough public space.

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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senoragilbert
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

Yes, this is a huge ship with lots of entertainment options, but because another 4000+ passengers want to do the same things, you'll encounter long lines everywhere or sold out tickets, restaurant reservations, etc. Even the teen club was overcrowded, which is almost comical. After our son found out on the first night that there was a line outside of kids waiting for someone to leave in order to ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Balcony Stateroom

Traveled with children


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