Summary

Item: Norwegian Breakaway
Rating: 3
Author: laxnut

Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Review to Bermuda

laxnut

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

Sail date: July 24, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Breakaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13142

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

This is our 2nd time on this ship. For the ship only being four years old it is run down. They only have two shows that they repeat through the week.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Same stuff just repeated. I have been on other cruises that have different activities by the pool through out the day. The shows are the same two shows that are repeated through out the week.

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

The ship is getting run down. The seats are ripping in the buffet. There are stains on the sheets and bedding.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ports of call

New York, New York

5 out of 5

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

5 out of 5

36 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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ariel43 8 years ago

Thanks Miriamp for your helpful comment sounds great, enjoy your holiday!!

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miriamp35416359 8 years ago

I am.on the Breakaway now . It is in amazing shape - everything looks new and clean. There is so much to do! Yes there are the 2 big shows burn the floor and rock of ages, the comedy show too - these you need reservations for. Best to do before or on 1st day or 2 on ship. But there is so much other stuff going on in the atrium on deck they have music (Arvin and emily are good and have diff themselves each night. My kid loved their Broadway songs show) , Wii games, there is a jazz club, dueling pianos which was really fun. And the parties at H20 at 10;30.

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Lovecruisingwithmyhubby 8 years ago

I was on it in April and it was not run down. If you've never been on the ship try to ignore the negative reviews and see it for yourself. It is a great ship and a fun vacation.

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gllwave 8 years ago

Cruised in 2013 when she was new and 2015 and did not see any difference!🚢

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Nypd11483 8 years ago

They are also renovating the uptown bar and grill to Margaritaville. I've been on many cruises and this ship is at the top of my list of must experience ships.

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ginnchris 8 years ago

By overwhelming I mean it was so big. My previous cruise was on the much smaller Gem. My first cruise on the Breakaway there was approx. 4200 passengers, I notice that the max. amount of passengers has changed, so that should make it easier to get around. I was also limited in getting around because I was using a cane at the time. This time I am looking forward to exploring more of the ship.

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alioop 8 years ago

I'll be cruising the breakaway again in 39 days, I'll be sure to post a full review. It's not possible with all the maintenance done day in & day out for this ship to be in poor condition unless it turned upside down . Others have cruised more than I , but this will be my 9th cruise on 5 different lines, this was the best so far.

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Kostik 8 years ago

What do you know ginnchris ease share

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ginnchris 8 years ago

I didn't find the ship "run down", just overwhelming with the size. But now I know what to expect, I think I'll have a better experience.

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bonagurosharon 8 years ago

We also liked the Gem better than the Breakaway. I heard they changed the cruise director and they are working at changing the shows. it should be okay.

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Kostik 8 years ago

Thanks. I am interested in being able to get I to pool. So I'm going to have to get up nice and early. I hear there is only one small free pool like on carnival.

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Nypd11483 8 years ago

Yes it has. I'm going on the Breakaway again next April. Please let me know how your trip goes. I would be extreme surprised to hear that one of their prize possessions is run down...have a great cruise!

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Kostik 8 years ago

Good point nypd11483. It's up for investigation.... :) I am cruising soon, and will report on my findings. I expect the ship to be in great condition. I also expect alot of marketing of "extra" stuff. That is why I am planning each day carefully. Cruising changed so much.

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Nypd11483 8 years ago

Exactly how is this ship run down? If you are going to take the time to post a review, why not take the time to respond to others? I honestly have never heard anyone state that this ship is run down. And no response usually means the review is simply a fake "hit and run" review by other companies. So if this is a real personal experience, answer the simple questions...

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ginnchris 8 years ago

I'm sailing on the Breakaway for the 2nd time in February. The first was 2 yrs ago and I admit I was disappointed. I previously sailed on the Gem and had a great time. The cruise director on the Breakaway at the time was practically nonexistent, so I am hoping its changed. However, when you can get away from a northern upstate NY winter, even a bad tropical vacation is a good one!

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Kristiscraft 8 years ago

Maybe try the dawn. They have a different show every night. We loved the ship but wanted a different view. I really hope that this isn't true about the shows. That's the best part in the evenings with my kids.

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sherried 8 years ago

I can promise you that there is nothing "run down" on this ship. There is no follow up explanation because there are no facts to back up that remark. The ship is BEAUTIFUL!

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Kristiscraft 8 years ago

Well at least you have it another try. :(

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alioop 8 years ago

I totally agree ! As I said, I was on the ship about 10 months ago & it looked tip top ! How much could really happen in that amount of time ?

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ariel43 8 years ago

It drives me crazy when negative reviews are posted but never replied with explanations to what the negatives are. It would be very helpful for those of us who are going on the ship for the first time and are watching every negative review 😥

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gllwave 8 years ago

Me too! 🚢

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alioop 8 years ago

I'd like to know as well...

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ariel43 8 years ago

Would you give us more details please laxnut? I'm taking this ship next year what was run down etc?

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alioop 8 years ago

Unless they had the running of the bulls inside the ship..anything is possible I suppose

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alioop 8 years ago

Um...actually it was just over 10 months, but anyway, I really do want to know what's run down ..hope I haven't made a horrible mistake in thinking it would look pretty much the same as when I left it ?

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Kostik 8 years ago

Your trip

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alioop 8 years ago

What was 14 months ago kostic ?

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alioop 8 years ago

How run down could it have gotten in 11 months ? It looked brand new 11 months ago. I'd like to know this since I am cruising again next month

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Kostik 8 years ago

That's like 14 months ago.

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alioop 8 years ago

Where was the ship run down ?? I was on last October & it was beautiful

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bonagurosharon 8 years ago

I agree we went on the Breakaway last year, although, the ship is beautiful, and the staff is great, but the shows are not family friendly, and should be in July and August. This year we took the Gem in July and loved it, food was great more selection of shows.

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sherried 8 years ago

I sailed this cruise last year and I agree that there could be more variety in the shows. There is only 2 and a comedy show. If you don't drink there's limited activities. I am going with carnival this time because I feel that cruise wasn't for me. I thought the ship was beautiful though.

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sorca 8 years ago

Well maybe their first time was great and the second time was different. It happens.

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Kostik 8 years ago

laxnut, thank you so much for your review. I Would Love Yo Hear more. What else is there. What's good what's bad. Please share. Thank you.

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jagow4 8 years ago

Then why are you foolish enough to keep booking trips on that same ship? You know you have a choice.

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