We had read a few negative reviews about the ship and were pleasantly surprised by our experience
Embarkation
This was efficient and well handled but there are not enough seats in the terminal once check-in is completed. We boarded by 1pm and had lunch and then went to our cabin which was ready. Our cases arrived shortly afterwards.
Cabin
Roomy with good cupboard space for the two of ...
First of all, this is my third time on the Breakaway. Cruised last November to the Bahamas and cruised to Bermuda in May 2014. Each cruise was convenient and affordable as I live in Central Jersey. In all honesty I have been baffled by some of the reviews and can only say that although there are some areas for improvement, this is a beautiful ship, with very friendly and helpful staff, and ...
We were on the breakaway and was a great ship. Was a really awesome cruise, especially being my 1st. Me and my wife had a wonderful time. Restaurants are amazing, even the free ones. Not much bad to say for the most part. Most of the crew was very helpful and friendly. There was a few employees that were actually a little nasty on the first night and second day on the ship.
I didn't know where ...
This was my first cruise as a couple in my late 20s. Since I have sailed on NCL cruises before, had a positive experience with NCL and received many referrals from our co-workers about the Breakaway we both decided on the spot to plan this romantic getaway.
Room: Balcony cabin on 11th floor was nice. It had good amount of storage space, sofa, flat screen tv and a mini-fridge. Bathroom is very ...
Breakaway is a newer ship, our states room though small was comfortable and had a balcony. The staff was prompt in cleaning the room. I enjoyed the hot tub, entertainment shows and the food. It was my birthday celebration time and I was given a cake on the last day of trip. Also they delivered a dessert to my room by a very charming staff of Manhattan restaurant the ship is very big with over ...
I few years before the Breakaway was built i read about it and I heard about the solo cabins a a reduced price and it would be sailing from NY. These things excited me because I live in NJ and hate the idea of flying to a ship. Next on the sad note I was alone because the death of my wife to be. We traveld a lot and did our first cruise on Norwiegian. So getting my life back together I had to ...
I've cruised this itinerary several times already and just before we left last week we booked it again in February. We are not always the same but it always starts with the wife and I, this time our son (28YO) joined us for his first time at sea. Honey and I are up to cruise number 15 with half of them on Norwegian's ships. At first, I listened to others about flying south in winter to meet the ...
We take 4-5 cruises per year over the past few years. This is our 4th time on the Breakaway and our 35th cruise overall. In one of my other lives, I am an author. I have written a book and over 400 published articles. I consider writing cruise reviews practically a duty. I like doing it and I think that I am a fair reviewer. This is my 15th review for Cruise Critic. My wife and I are both ...
We found the ships personal not really understanding the English language. Needing to rephrase my questions. The ship should have 3 elevator banks. Spent most of the time waiting for an elevator that was empty enough to get on with a wheelchair. We were not impressed with the food at Cagney's much better 5 years ago on the jewel. People were coming from every different direction to get off the ...
We really enjoyed the variety and elegance of the Breakaway ship, and especially loved the Bahamas destinations--NCL's private island (Great Stirrup Cay) is just extraordinary. From the food to the wonderful staff, every part of the cruise was perfectly managed to make us happy. Our mini-suite stay came with a choice of promotions, and we chose unlimited specialty dining. We recommend this ship ...