Nice cruise if you like crowds

Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Review to Bermuda

dustiehollon

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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Sail date: May 29, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Breakaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 12292

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Overall, I did like the cruise. The quality of the NCL was there and I appreciated the quality of service and food. Bermuda was also a very nice place to visit. It was very clean and has a multitude of beautiful beaches and things to do.

My biggest complaint: There is not enough outside resources to support the passengers. There were also major issues with people holding chairs outside as early as 930. The pool was a nightmare, unless you're into overcrowding and people drinking in excess and acting crazy.

I will not cruise on the Breakaway again, or any cruise that is this large. I have cruised on the Jewel and it was excellent - everything I want in a cruise. The smaller cruise was more personal and less crowded.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We loved the cabin. It has a corner balcony, which was larger than the others we saw.

Ship tip

Having the age limit of 18 and over on deck 16 was a saving grace. Although there was not a pool, there was a refreshing waterfall. Plus it lacked the insanity that was the deck 15 pool area.

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Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

5 out of 5

7 Comments

Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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keng23 8 years ago

Sounds like a fight, we would get into big time, that's rude

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Kristiscraft 8 years ago

When we do that we wait a little. But I'm sorry if someone reserves a seat and you can pretty much tell I will move the towel. Sorry

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jchrist 8 years ago

Kristicraft, the only downfall to something like that is if I put my towel there and take a quick dip in the pool. I know I didn't bring anything with me to the pool (except a towel) because I was worried about things getting stolen. But if u went for a quick dip just to cool off or even ran to grab a drink and come back to my towel on the floor and someone sitting in my chair I would be very upset.

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Kristiscraft 8 years ago

Haha when we see towels on chairs and we want to sit. We just move the towels. The rule is..... Norwegian crew will tell you. There is no saving chairs. So if I want to sit and you placed a towel to reserve it. Be prepared to see it sitting on the floor. Unless it looks like someone is there. Stuff and all then your towel will be moved. :)

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ckaplwn 8 years ago

I agree. Way too big. The pool area is a nightmare. The only way it works is if you can get into the Vibe area. Much more relaxing and classy

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gllwave 8 years ago

Did you see children at the pool on the Breakaway? Thanks!

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