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Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Reviews: 5
Helpful Votes: 176

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
Norwegian Breakaway

7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 15, 2013

Ship: Norwegian Breakaway

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 1552

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

At our cruise time, this ship had only a few months under its belt. My wife, son and myself had never been on a cruise before and were fairly clueless what to expect. My daughter and son-in-law at this point had been on two Carnival cruises, so they could shed a little light on the experience.

 

The worst part of the experience was departing after a moderate snowfall in New York City. The temperature was anything but pleasant. I am not sure I would ever depart from a northern port during the winter months again. The first and last day of the seven day cruise were spent in cooler temperatures.

 

The cruise director, Sinan, was absolutely awesome. The entertainment, especially Rock of Ages and Burn the Floor, was fantastic. The comedy was not my taste, as I am not a large fan of improv. The food was excellent. While the ocean-view cabin was not huge, it wasn't less than I expected. The service staff was friendly and committed to the passenger experience.

 

The entire family had a great time. This experience sold us on cruising. 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Rock of Ages had this 80s hair band fan out of his chair. My wife really enjoyed Burn the Floor.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The cruise director, Sinan, was outstanding.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ports of call

New York, New York

3 out of 5
Rating would be different if we hadn't departed after a moderate snow fall. My wife and kids had never been to New York, but it was snowy and the wind was cutting right through us.

Port Canaveral, Florida

3 out of 5

Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas

1 out of 5
we had to bypass the island due to high winds and rough surf.

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Traveler Photos

Ropes course Towel Animal Manhattan Skyline Pool area...another night view Pool area night view Bakery Christmas Display
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