Caribbean Cruise

Item: Norwegian Breakaway
Rating: 3.4
Author: tuppers1980

Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

tuppers1980

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

3.4 out of 5

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7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 04, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Breakaway

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 10838

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Cruising is not the same as it was when we started 15 years ago. They are taking away the little thing, I.e. towel animals at night, chocolate night. The shows are not as enjoyable. It’s still a great way to vacation but is loosing it’s flair.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Embankment was streamlined

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Some nights the food was very good but a couple nights it almost tasted like frozen food. There are a few waiters in the main dining rooms that get irritated when you order soda. This can ruin the whole dining experience when feel like you’ve upset you server.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

2 out of 5

The shows were way too loud for the size of the theater. The theater is too small. We don’t think you should take two nights that you have to have a reservation in order to see the early show. We prefer the variety shows each night instead of two nights of the same broadway shows.

Children's Programs

We don’t have children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Overall, this group of personnel are very friendly, personable and helpful. They make you feel very comfortable.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Great layout

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The cabin was wonderful!! The balcony was almost too small to sit on.

Ports of call

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

1 out of 5

Harvest Caye, Belize

1 out of 5

Facility is nice but you can do an excursion to the beach anywhere. We want to see Belize not Norwegian’s island.

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Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

3 out of 5

Roatan is a beautiful place but has become too commercialized.

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Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

We went to the ruins and they are great but try he tender ride made us all seasick so we didn’t feel well enough to enjoy it.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

5 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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Popdog 2 years ago

Thanks for the review. Not much is as good as it was 15 years ago IMHO. Maybe I am just a crotchety old man though.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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4tanya 2 years ago

Your right so much has been taken away over the years … remember when the buffet was open 24/7… or you could order room service at 2 am for a New York Strip steak with absolutely no charge and it came in a reasonable amount of time etc.:::: cursing sure isn’t what it once was !

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you still managed to enjoy your cruise.

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