Bermuda wAs beautiful but after this probably will not cruise again

Item: Norwegian Breakaway
Rating: 3.1
Author: mogabay

Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Review to Bermuda

mogabay

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

3.1 out of 5

7 Night Bermuda (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 13, 2017

Ship: Norwegian Breakaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10154

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

It was our first family cruise, and first vacation in 7 years and it was a little disappointing . We're unable to get to see any shows because they were already booked. Never got to lay at the pool because it was always packed and all chairs taken by 7am! Ship was was to crowded

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Took very long

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Cagneys and hibachi were excellent! Main dining rooms and osheenans were ok. Drinks were not strong at all!

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Was unable to go in pool! The entire trip the pool area was packed and if you didn't get there at 5am you weren't getting a chair. Very disappointing !!!

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Not able to get any shows, or comedy shows. All booked

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Very good very clean

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very clean but pool area was way to small and Buffett are very crowded

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

Was very small, balcony was tiny

Ship tip

To overcrowded , rooms small and pool way to crowded

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Ports of call

New York, New York Did not visit port

Royal Naval Dockyard, West End, Bermuda

5 out of 5

Beautiful

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Disembarkation

3 out of 5

Lines were very long but moved fairly quickly

8 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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zapman1901 7 years ago

It's better to book everything that you want to do in advance. Get up early if you want a chair. Be early for everything.

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Blondy 7 years ago

Please don't give up on Cruises, The pools are always crowded I found that out myself. So my husband and I usually go off-season when kids are in school. Like we go to beer muta in September I love the 💦.Please you'll have a better time next time I know it so go on a different ship. And I'm sorry I didn't say before I am sorry had a bad time.😔😔😔😔😔🛳👍🏼❤️⚓️

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newgrandma15 7 years ago

we booked our shows for our sailing in advance we have a large group going and it helps you can do it at your 90 day before sail date to book

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bcfl0bb 7 years ago

book the shows online before you go never a problem then

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GIL155 7 years ago

Sorry this did not work out for you. I am sure a lot of time, effort, and excitement went into your planning process.

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perez77923 7 years ago

no matter what cruise line all the pools are packed

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pw01982 7 years ago

Sorry to hear about your experience. Maybe you could take this as a learning experience and try again. Cruises really can be a great vacation.

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