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Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
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Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Norwegian Breakaway

7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 12, 2015

Ship: Norwegian Breakaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11152

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

Not impressed with the "NEW" ship. The ships pool area is very small and the area where the stage is had no "dancing room". We prefer a smaller ship with less people. Service was ok. Disappointed when we found out the Lobster tail dinner and Chocolate buffet were no longer available. The Atrium area where entertainment was going on did not have enough seating, lack of couches and chairs to relax in. They placed high back chairs in the front row, making it difficult for others to see, especially short people. Too many wooden bar stool chairs, they had them in Headliners and upper level of the Atrium, in O'Sheehan's, again not comfortable especially for short people.

The theater chairs were very uncomfortable. Your tailbone sat on the frame of the chair. Had to slouch in order to get comfortable. Poorly designed.

Our Stateroom was narrow and balcony was small. We could hear our neighbors t.v

Every time I went out on my balcony the person below me was smoking.  There is NO SMOKING on the balcony, but rule did not apply to them.  Many times I was unable to sit and relax. This ship is very accommodating to smokers. Smoking areas at all the bars, and a special smoking room near the pool. Of course the smoke billows out of the room. Annoying. We are non smokers. You can smell the smoke from the Casino throughout the Atrium.

If you are taking a bus transfer be sure your driver knows his route so that he gets you to the pier promptly. We had a very traumatic experience and came very close to not making departure.

Entertainment was excellent, that was one thing they had going for them. Also, the bathroom was a good size and the shower stall was the biggest I have experienced.

My husband and I will not do this cruise again. We tried it and found out it is just not our thing.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
We had excellent service on the Norwegian Sun. Too many people on this ship, not enough staff.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
shower and bathroom were very nice. T.V. in wall is not a good idea. We could hear our neighbors t.v. at 3 a.m. Balcony is standing room only..

Ship tip

O'Sheehans is pretty much the go to place for a quick bite, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and after midnight, but the menu is always the same for each service. No buffet after midnight.

Ports of call

New York, New York

3 out of 5
Definitely a sight to see. We love New York!!

Port Canaveral, Florida

3 out of 5
Cocoa Beach has awesome waves, nice beach. Enjoyed our day.

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

5 out of 5
Beautiful beach, no complaints.

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5
Catamaran snorkle excursion. Beautiful water.
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3 Comments

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

vabriola30    8 years ago

I was on the same cruise as you, and I totally agree with you. Breakaway needs one designated smoking area, because it pretty much smelled of cigarettes the whole cruise.

glomarrone    9 years ago

OK I have to admit that I "liked" your tips about NYC and also Cocoa Beach.  I grew up in NYC and lived in NY all my life until I retired to FL in Cocoa Beach.  I took a walk this morning with my nephews on the beach.  I was surprised that you didn't give them smily faces after reading what you wrote about them. 

As for your review it was nice that you enjoyed the entertainment on the ship and some of your ports.  I have a feeling that you will be sailing on smaller ships in the future.  .By the way, I, too, have a problem with booking balconies and passengers smoking next to us.  We rarely book them now because of this.   

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