![]() To boot, service was some of the best we've had at sea, with crew seeming to genuinely enjoy their jobs.Įntertainment on Norwegian Jade is in a category all its own. There were also plenty of free options, the quality and variety of which were above average. The neutrality of it all is nicely offset by a funky custom chandelier, which hangs overhead and features color-changing lights.Īlthough Norwegian has a reputation for nickel-and-diming its customers, we found the number and cost of for-fee offerings comparable to those of other lines. It sports modern furniture in subdued hues of black, tan and cream. There’s also the Ice Bar (reservations required) where you’re dressed up in a faux fur-trimmed parka to keep warm in the 17 degree ice bar! Also don’t miss Vibes, the outdoor bar and lounge way up on Deck 15.īottom line: this ship really has so many exciting new things to do on a cruise that’s it’s impossible to list all of them here.What first greets you at embarkation is the vessel's revamped atrium area on Deck 7. I’ve barely touched the surface on all of the amazing things that I love about the new Breakaway. Then hold your breathe as the ship scoots beneath the Verrazano Bridge. Remember your ancestors as you cruise by Ellis Island and marvel at the sight of the Statue of Liberty. NEW YORK CITY! The Norwegian Breakaway cruises year-round to Bermuda and the Caribbean from NYC! Leave from Pier 88 and cruise past the new Freedom Tower. New York City Skyline on a cruise aboard Norwegian Breakaway from Manhattan Cruise Terminal Pier 88.ġ0. Just please vacate your stateroom by a reasonable 8:30am and enjoy breakfast before you debark. In fact, the Garden Café serves breakfast until 9:30am. Norwegian Cruise Line is one of only a few cruise lines that doesn’t want to “kick” you off the ship by 8am. Why didn’t someone think of this sooner? Waterfront dining on…the waterfront! One quarter mile of dining and bars wrap around deck 7 bringing the wonderful indoor restaurants and bars, outdoors overlooking the ocean!ĩ. Waterfront dining – weather permitting of course.Ĩ. Four ages groups for kids programs plus separate teen areas, all supervised of course. Family friendly fun includes Nickelodeon-themed activities, (yes, Spongebob is there) and they’ve devoted two decks just to the kids play areas. Plus Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, The Second City troup AND the world-famous New York City Rockettes!ħ. ![]() There are three Broadway-style productions: Rock of Ages, Cirque Dreams and Burn the Floor. That’s Entertainment! At least it is aboard the Norwegian Breakaway. Cirque Dreams Jungle Fever dinner show aboard Norwegian BreakawayĦ. But unlike one of Blackbeard’s victims, you’re fastened into a safety harness. There’s also Walk the Plank, a narrow board that extends 8-feet out over the side of the ship. Plus a multi-story ropes course, rock climbing wall, five twisty water slides in addition to the two floor-drops-out-from-under-you fastest slides. Daredevils will love the largest and most breathtaking aqua park at sea that boasts the fastest water slides, too. There’s a private pool and sundeck, dining room for all three meals, a concierge-hosted lounge and even your own butler. Like a small boutique hotel, this ship-within-a-ship concept means that you could stay in here for your entire cruise! Of course then you’d miss out on the rest of the ship. And the suites each have an espresso/cappuccino machine! The Haven Owner’s Suite with separate bedroom and large balconyĤ. All balcony and higher category stateroom all have coffee and tea set up in your room. A one-cup coffee/tea maker including real half & half and sugar is in every balcony and suite.ģ. New York Chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s first restaurant at sea, Ocean Blue features, what else? Seafood and fish. From the exclusive Chef’s Table nine-course culinary extravaganza to a made-to-order pizza delivery right to your stateroom, you’ll have to book a second cruise to try and sample all of them. The Studio Cabin includes access to the private Studio Lounge.Ģ. and configured by yacht designers, it’s compact yet perfect for one person. No more having to pay a single supplement just to go on a cruise. The 59 Studio Staterooms for solo travelers. Master Baker and Cake Boss Buddy Velastro’s Carlo’s Bakery OK…here are my Top Ten Reasons Why I Love the Norwegian Bakery Breakaway:ġ. Cake, cupcakes, cookies, cannolis…badda-bing, it’s all there. Speaking of cake, Cake Boss TV star, Buddy Velastro has his family’s Italian sweetshop, Carlo’s Bakery on Deck 8. Then, there are so many cruise ship innovations to mention that compiling a list of ten faves was a piece of cake. What’s not to love? First of all, the Norwegian Breakaway is brand new.
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