Norwegian Breakaway Review
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We set sail on a showery Sunday afternoon. As we swanned down the Hudson Estuary, we swept by the iconic NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty. "Huddled Masses" was subjected to substitute significance as we skirted Elias Island, and stood shivering on deck as the sun set on this dismal December Solstice.
Our first night out we experienced rough seas, a storm, and much seasickness. By noontime day two, we were able to shed our jackets and the grey skies started to lighten. By evening we barely could feel the ship's saccadic rhythm to its sway. Our third day situated us in sunny Port Canaveral, Florida.
My daughter has degrees in Biology, Ecology, Geology etc... and experience in Ornithology, so she selected a slow moving pontoon wildlife excursion on the Banana River. It was thoroughly enjoyable and we'd highly recommend it to those that have seen the Orlando attractions and Kennedy Space Center.
Cabin Review
Mid-Ship Mini-Suite with Balcony
We were two in a cabin that can sleep three. We had the twin beds kept together to give us a few more inches of walking space. I worried that this arrangement would cause my tossing to wake my daughter. However, this was not the case, as the separate mattresses prevent such disturbance. Storage was plentiful, although some of the cabinet space is odd. I suggest you remove the extra pillows and linen from the sofa drawers, put them up high in the closet (space that is too high for most of to utilize comfortably), and use the drawers for clothing. My daughter used the closet and I used the drawers. This allowed us each to essentially have half of the room and to stay out of each others space.The bathroom is roomy by most standards. The shower is impressive in size and features. I wasn't traveling with young children, but could see how a parent could easily assist a young toddler in showering in this. Lower spray jets could be used instead of the rainfall showerhead. However, I never did figure out how to use those jets properly, and they seemed to be rather low for adult use. The balcony is small, just enough room for two to sit out. I suppose that one doesn't need more room than that, but I wished for a little more space. The view is superb. My daughter spotted some dolphins from the bed one morning and then sat out on the balcony watching them at length. This was only possible because the railing is a clear glass.