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Item: Norwegian Breakaway
Rating: 4.5
Author: Garmanr

Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Garmanr

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 77

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

10 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 07, 2019

Ship: Norwegian Breakaway

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 12244

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

One of our best cruises ever. NCL really spoils their Haven guests from start to finish. We booked a Haven Suite on the Joy as a future cruise.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Excellent. Haven guests get priority and drinks were waiting

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The Haven dining staff and food were exceptional. All the specialty restaurants we tried great, especially Ocean Blue and Le Bistro.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Rope course is super fun, especially the walk the plank.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Rock of Ages was very cool, sexy, and funny.

Children's Programs

No kids with us

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Room steward, butler and concierge were all terrific.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very modern and nice to be able to walk through all the decks.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Two showers, massive balcony-largest on the ship, one bedroom and a living room. Best cabin ever.

Ship tip

Book a room with Haven privileges and avoid the large crowds.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

4 out of 5

Great food everywhere we ate. Come early and book a hotel near the convention center.

Thumbs Up 0

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Three reef snorkel very good. We docked at the downtown location. Great shopping area with many nice stores. Diamonds International has terrific jewelry repair service there.

Thumbs Up 0

Harvest Caye, Belize

3 out of 5

Walk around a bit and back to the Haven for lunch, then enjoy the balcony.

Thumbs Up 1

Belize City, Belize

3 out of 5

Great diamonds international store. Avoid the mini boat adventure. Boring and boats were old.

Thumbs Up 0

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Do the snorkel or catamaran to Stingray City. Loads of fun.

Thumbs Up 1

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

4 out of 5

Another great diamonds international store. Local restaurant we tried was very good food but service was on island time.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Great, short walk back to the hotel. Customs was fast at this port.

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