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Norwegian

Breakaway

93
SCORE /100

Category Scores

General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
59Beats 49% of ships
Dining
97Top 1% of ships
Entertainment
94Top 3% of ships
Activities & Thrills
84Top 9% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
75Top 33% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like

Strong Dining — scores 97/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 94/100
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 84/100
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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineNorwegian
Ship NameBreakaway
Maiden voyage30 April 2013
Physical
Year Built2013
Refurbished
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2018
BuilderMeyer Werft
Gross Tonnage
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
145,655 tons
Length
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
325.6 m
Width/Beam
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
39.7 m
Ship Within a ShipYes — The Haven by Norwegian, a keycard-access suite complex on decks 15-17 with private courtyard, pool, sundeck, restaurant, and 24-hour butler/concierge service
Total decks
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
18
Passenger Decks15
Speed
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22 knots
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,657
Passenger to Crew Ratio
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.4
Total Cabins2,008
Single Occupancy Cabins
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins42
Passenger Capacity
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,963
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
36.754
Amenities
RestaurantsIncluded: Garden Café, O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Savor, Taste, The Manhattan Room, Shanghai's Noodle Bar, Silver Screen Bistro, The Haven Restaurant. Specialty (paid): Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro, Moderno Churrascaria, La Cucina, Teppanyaki, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, Wasabi, Palomar, The Raw Bar, American Diner, Dolce Gelato, The Bake Shop, Starbucks, Café at the Atrium
Restaurants - Paid15
Restaurants - Included8
Onboard Currency
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools4
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools2
Indoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs6
- Hot Tubs - General Access4
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive4
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges15
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
Thermal SuitesFlat fee
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallYes
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes — The Thermal Suite & Vitality Garden at Mandara Spa (18+), with heated loungers, saunas, steam rooms, hydrotherapy/vitality pools, and salt rooms; access by paid pass
Special AmenitiesRopes course, Adult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee), Shows - Broadway play, Adult Only Relaxation Area (free), Escape Room, Ice Bar, Sports Square
Ropes courseIncluded
Adult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee)Flat fee
Shows - Broadway playIncluded
Adult Only Relaxation Area (free)Included
Escape RoomFlat fee
Ice BarA la cart
Sports SquareIncluded
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
20%
Soda Price$3.00
Domestic Beer Price$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)$109.00
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants20
Restaurants Price: Included4
Restaurants Price: Premium14
Restaurants Price: Exclusive2
Restaurants Type: Sit down15
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve5
Restaurants Type: Buffet0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6ZJ3
IMO number
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9606912
MMSI number
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
311050800
Port of registry
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau,  Bahamas