A nice cruise with some issues

Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Review: 1
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Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5
Norwegian Breakaway

7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 04, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Breakaway

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 13220

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 3 months ago

Review summary

A nice cruise with a few issues. Wouldn't do it again as we have small kids and the kids programs weren't good. Might go again on our own.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
We got embarkation assistance as my parents have mobility issues. It was difficult to connect with staff for this and we still walked a long way, but once we connected and my folks were in wheelchairs it was quick and positive

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Ocean Blue and Teppanyaki were fantastic. Buffet was good. Manhattan Room main dining was loud and slow.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Kids Pools and splash pad were good. Main pool small and busy but fine. Ropes course and waterside really good

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Up and down like much on Breakaway. Sid Norman's was really good. Burn the Floor really good. Shakers music a little "elevatory". Late night comedy not great. No second show as Six had been discontinued. Atrium entertainment loud and annoying

Children's Programs

2 out of 5
Limited hours (ie not open in ports). Also not accommodating to my kids special needs.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Helpful staff and good service

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Design was fine and the ship was clean

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Good size bathroom with nice big shower and nice shower head and body sprayers. Average cabin. Bunks for the kids a good option and worked fine. Small balcony but nice to have.

Ship tip

Avoid Manhattan Room as it was slow and loud.

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

3 out of 5
Port hard to navigate and had to walk a long way with seniors and little kids

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5
Big port area. Would say pick a different beach club than Playa Mia, as it was a constant cash grab despite being apparently "all inclusive". Also staff were rude.

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

4 out of 5
Charlie's Roatan (find on Facebook) gave us a good private tour at a good price

Harvest Caye, Belize

3 out of 5
Nice pool and beach. Overpriced.

Disembarkation

3 out of 5
Had to pointlessly walk the length of the ship inside then again outside, but the groups were processed quickly
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