New York (Manhattan) to the Mediterranean Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Reviews

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Trans Atlantic in sunshine. Long lines to wait in.
"Probably better to not have rooms on 9th floor Ship: Waterfront on 8th floor was great for walking (about 1/4 mile loop).Headliners Comedy had a 30-60 minute wait in line...."Read More
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The sad signs of the new NCL

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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jingle5616
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

This cruise from NYC to Rome was quite interesting. Some good, but far to many missteps by NCL. This was a 16 day cruise from NYC to Rome. The Good. The entertainment was first rate. "Burn the Floor" and "Six" were both professional presented and satisfying to watch. The various bands around the ship were good. The Syd Norman show was excellent. The combined ship band concert in the ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Family Oceanview


Very disappointed in ship and ports

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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Whatsup1
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Booked a transatlantic fm NYC to Rome. The ship (Breakaway) is in need to major cleaning and updating. Food in complimentary restaurants, while plentiful, is bland and not usually very hot. Specialty restaurants a little better, but meals can take up to 3 hrs to complete. Even specialty menus are limited and not enticing. Onboard entertainment mediocre, don’t expect broadway quality talent. ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony Stateroom


Great transatlantic cruise

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HEARTCC
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise because of the convenience of embarking from NYC, visiting fantastic European ports and being well within our budget. Crossing the Atlantic was not as rough as we expected because when we crossed in 2015, we had to hold the railings as we walked. Probably because we wore those patches for dizziness no one got seasick in my group. The entertainment on the NCL Breakaway was ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


Poor Deck Plan for Entertainment- Reduced Port Time

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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sample the world
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We had booked the TA from New York to Civitavecchia for both 2020 and 2021. Of course, COVID interrupted those plans, so we were finally able to cruise in 2023. The crew, entertainment and food all delivered as did the itinerary. However, the design of the ship left a lot to be desired. While the Boardwalk and Dining Venues were terrific, the Atrium was overused every day for live music, games ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony Stateroom


Third Time on Breakaway… again a Great experience!

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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emfischer99
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

Went on my first transatlantic cruise last year on Island Princess. Loved the stops, hated the ship, and it’s pretty much non-existent entertainment. Knowing that NCL doesn’t skimp on entertainment, decided to give it a try. Happy to report, Breakaway did not disappoint! So much to do on this ship! The musical Six, Burn the Floor, Multi-Instrumentalist, OceanFest, Vocalist, Magician in the main ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Aft-Facing Balcony Stateroom


First NCL cruise; I was a little disappointed

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Mississippian
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I just took my first NCL cruise, April 20 to May 6 Breakaway transatlantic and was a little disappointed when comparing it to Princess or Celebrity. I took a transatlantic on each of them last year, and they were overall just much better. BUT, before I get into things I didn't like, I'll describe what I did like. 1. I paid a low price with no single supplement. It was the same on Princess and ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


Trans Atlantic in sunshine. Long lines to wait in.

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Peanut689
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Embarkation: Staff in NYC were friendly and efficient. We were in our room on the ship at 11AM (although the ship had been empty for 3 days). Getting off: No information available on transport to city, to train station or to airport--unless booked through Norwegian. There is a “SitBus” that runs from terminal to Rome, but we couldn’t find out where to find it. There is a Port to train ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


Worst nightmare from beginning to end!

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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JDML
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

DO NOT recommend this cruise line, neither this breakaway ship! It really broke our vacations from day one! We were traveling with my senior, handicapped 82 years old mother. The flight was included and it was a 7:00AM!!! We needed to be a the airport at least at 3:00AM & we did… the airport was closed at least the airline desk. Really? We waited until finally they opened around 6AM, mind you, my ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Love the Breakaway

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Breakaway

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Ilovemycavalier
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This is the second time we took the Breakaway, same cabin, same itinerary as last January. I love the larger balcony because we use it a lot. Last year they had one lounger, two chairs, and a small table, but this year was even better: two loungers, two chairs, and a large table, so we were able to eat breakfast on the balcony whenever the weather permitted, and I was able to do my yoga on one of ...
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Sail Date: January 2015

Cabin Type: Large Balcony Stateroom


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