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Norwegian Breakaway entered service in April of 2013 and represents a new class of ship for NCL. She was constructed at the MEYER WERFT shipyard and is the largest ship ever built in Germany. Her sister, Norwegian Getaway is currently under constructed and is scheduled to enter service in January of 2014.
Most of Norwegian Breakaway's public areas are located on decks 6, 7 and 8.
Located on Deck 8, The Waterfront is a revolutionary outdoor experience that adds a whole new dimension to the line's signature Freestyle Cruising, by offering a number of seaside venues that feature breathtaking views and a sense of connection with the ocean. The hub of the ship is 678 Ocean Place, a space that uniquely flows, intertwines and connects three decks of daytime and nighttime amusements.
Spanning more than 18,000 square feet on Deck 7, the contemporary Breakaway Casino has a stylish sophistication created by the use of rich materials, luxurious ornamental lighting and highly decorative artwork including gold tiles and upscale finishes. Breakaway Casino offers guests the opportunity to try their luck on more than 300 of the latest slot machines; along with 26 gaming tables featuring poker, black jack, roulette and craps. With the most rewarding Casinos At Sea Players Club program, there is something for everyone, from the novice to the high roller. Bar 21, located adjacent to the Casino, is a stunning, intimate bar featuring video poker and multiple plasma television screens.
Within the Atrium, located on Deck 6, guests find a two-story video wall along with the Café and Bar at The Atrium. The Café offers specialty coffees and fresh baked treats. The Bar at The Atrium features mixed drinks, along with a self-service wine bar. The Shore Excursion Desk, Internet Café and Art Gallery is located in close proximity to the Atrium, along with two meeting rooms, card room and library.
Norwegian Breakaway's Mandara Spa and thermal suite offers guests the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of New York City and features the first-ever salt room at sea. Popular in top spas around the world, salt room therapy has been proven to alleviate respiratory and skin ailments, strengthen the immune system, promote better sleep and have a long-term positive impact on overall lung function. Spa guests visiting the Salt Room can be immersed in a dramatic grotto setting as they enjoy this unique, indulgent and beneficial spa experience. The tranquil thermal suite also offers guests spectacular unobstructed views of the ocean, the opportunity to melt away on one of the 13 heated loungers, vitality pool, whirlpools, sauna, solarium and steam room, along with a full-service salon and barber shop.
The 22 treatment rooms feature more than 50 signature services for both men and women including Elemis signature facials such as the luxurious "24 Karat Gold Facial," massages such as the Thai Herbal Poultice Massage, the Bamboo Massage and the Freestyle(TM) Massage; and two bliss services: the bliss triple oxygen treatment and the bliss fatgirlslim. Norwegian Breakaway also offers acupuncture, teeth whitening and cosmetic medical treatments, performed by a licensed medi-spa doctor, such as Botox Cosmetic, Dysport(TM), Restylane and Perlane.
The full service salon offers hair, nail, waxing and special kid-friendly services. The area also features a full service Barber Shop, exclusively for men, offering treatments including haircuts and traditional warm shaves.
Fitness enthusiasts and active New Yorkers can delight in the variety of cutting-edge fitness programs offered on board Norwegian Breakaway. Inspired by an "urban New York City playground," guests can choose from a range of innovative fitness options to really get their heart pumping. The ship features the first-ever Nexersys interactive fight training modules at sea, offering guests the opportunity to engage in high-intensity, interval training against an avatar, through the use of a simulator. Boxing lovers can also enjoy Norwegian's all new "Freestyle Fight Klub," which combines Nexersys training with a cardio boxing class, utilizing the fitness center's 12 heavy bags.
Those who prefer biking can delight in the first-ever "Black Light Spinning" class at sea. Guests can jump on their spinning bike and pedal away to the hottest music in a room lit entirely by black lights and neon graffiti art - giving riders a once-in-a lifetime adrenaline rush. The fitness center also offers a variety of all-new low-impact classes such as "Spirals," a Pilates-inspired class that utilizes weighted balls for added resistance; and "Chi Balls," a group class inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, combining elements of yoga, tai chi and meditation that completely exercise both the mind and body. Additional fitness offerings include TRX, the biggest fitness phenomenon of 2012, kettle bell training, yoga, Pilates, reformers and body sculpting boot camp style classes. Guests also have the opportunity to participate in a fitness class developed by the Rockettes, one of New York's most illustrious and beloved icons, who christened Norwegian Breakaway as the official Godmothers. Personal training sessions are also be available, along with nutritional consultations and metabolic testing.
Guests who prefer to workout independently can enjoy the latest Technogym cardio equipment and weights. All cardio equipment synchs to iPod music devices and features a large, HD screen from which guests can watch television, follow a set training program or navigate the playlist on their iPod.
Norwegian Breakaway also features and Ice Bar on board. The Ice Bar, is kept at 17 degrees Fahrenheit and features ice sculptures of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and the Chrysler Building to pay homage to New York City, its year-round homeport. The Ice Bar also features New York City-inspired specialty cocktails.
 Entrance to the Ice Bar can be reserved from 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. nightly at a nominal cover charge that includes two signature cocktails.
There are a total of 17* dining venues combined on both 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, along with 12* bars and lounges. Norwegian introduced a new dining concept on Norwegian Breakaway, Ocean Blu, the line's first ever all-seafood restaurant, which includes a premium raw bar, along with a separate sushi bar.
The Waterfront - The Waterfront features eight outdoor dining and lounging options, including signature Norwegian favorites like Moderno Churrascaria; Cagney's Steakhouse; La Cucina; Shaker's Cocktail Bar; Malting's Beer & Whiskey Bar; and the newest addition, Ocean Blu on The Waterfront, with outdoor seating and a special takeaway menu. The Waterfront also features another first for Norwegian a gelato bar serving a selection of flavors of the delectable frozen treat. Guests can enjoy this creamy confection as they take a leisurely stroll along The Waterfront. A yet-to-be-announced entertainment venue also has an outdoor space.
Reminiscent of a private New York City supper club, The Manhattan Room is a complimentary restaurant on Deck 7 that features a dance floor as its focal point. As guests dine on cuisine that reflects the elegant and romantic nature of the room, they can enjoy live music and dancing. The two-story high restaurant showcases floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows looking aft.
Due to the popularity of the noodle bar on Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Breakaway features Shanghai's Noodle Bar, the largest noodle bar at sea. This exciting dining concept offers all counter seating around an open kitchen and serves traditional Chinese noodles, wok-fried dishes and dim sum.
Another guest favorite, O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, returns on Norwegian Breakaway. This complimentary 24-hour a day neighborhood sports bar and restaurant serves classic American favorites and comfort food. It features a giant two-story screen, perfect for watching sports and movies, along with miniature bowling, pool and air hockey tables and interactive games.
A popular hotspot on several Norwegian ships, Bliss Ultra Lounge has been re-designed on Norwegian Breakaway to resemble a true hotspot, similar to trendy New York clubs. Guests can feel the excitement as they walk through the LED-lit tunnel entrance to the illuminated bar, LED walls and pulsating dance floor where they can dance the night away.
Savor, one of the three complimentary main dining options on Norwegian Breakaway, features cuisine that is traditional with a contemporary flair. Across from Savor, is where guests can find Taste, another complimentary main dining venue. Taste serves a variety of culinary delights to please every palate. Both restaurants feature clean lines and upscale, contemporary décor. Located between Savor and Taste is Mixx Bar, the perfect, pre- or post-dinner gathering place, with a modern twist to a classical design.
Norwegian's signature Teppanyaki restaurant continues to dazzle guests on Norwegian Breakaway with the addition of a traditional Japanese rock garden, featuring bamboo plants and bonsai trees to promote a pleasing aesthetic ambiance. With 96 seats surrounding 12 flat top grills, Teppanyaki chefs can showcase their knife-wielding skills while cooking exhibition-style Japanese cuisine. Guests are amazed by the masterful chefs while they enjoy an appetizing meal.
Le Bistro, Norwegian's signature French restaurant, features an elegant indoor setting, along with a European sidewalk-style dining opportunity which overlooks the social hub of the ship, 678 Ocean Place. Guests can marvel at the three-story cascading LED chandelier above them, along with the constant flow of people as they dine on classic French favorites.
 678 Ocean Place - On Deck 8, 678 Ocean Place connects the excitement of The Waterfront outdoor spaces with interior dining venues for Moderno; Cagney's; Shaker's; La Cucina; Malting's and Ocean Blu, including the raw and sushi bars.
An elegant modern take on an ocean-inspired theme with a glamorous feel, Ocean Blu is the newest addition to Norwegian's Freestyle Dining lineup. Featuring a premium raw bar and a sushi bar, Ocean Blu offers seafood lovers a culinary treasure.
La Cucina celebrates the Tuscan countryside and continues to serve Norwegian's delicious Italian dishes to guests who choose dine either al fresco on the outdoor patio on The Waterfront, in the main restaurant or the interior terrace option, giving guests the opportunity to dine along the interior walkway beneath twinkling lanterns, exposed wooden beams and greenery.
Moderno Churrascaria is Norwegian's signature Brazilian-style steakhouse. Whether guests dine indoors or out, they can feast from a huge salad bar, followed by a variety of grilled and slow-roasted meats that are carved tableside by passadors. Overlooking the Manhattan Room is another Norwegian signature establishment, Cagney's Steakhouse, which features succulent grilled steaks, perfectly cooked double cut lamb chops and other steakhouse favorites. Guests can dine in style amidst warm wood tones as they enjoy watching the chefs prepare their meals in the open kitchen. Located between Cagney's and Moderno, Prime Meridian offers guests the opportunity to order a signature cocktail and soak in the action taking place around them on 678 Ocean Place. Guests can also find retail outlets, the photo gallery, and the Humidor Cigar Lounge on Deck 8. A three-story open atrium with an exquisite LED chandelier with light changing effects serves as the centerpiece of 678 Ocean Place with openings to all three decks and glass staircases connecting the levels.
 Norwegian Breakaway has 1,024 balcony staterooms and 238 mini-suites set in rich paneling with warm tones and accent colors.
Each balcony stateroom has a king-size bed (that can be separated) with a pillow top mattress set against a chestnut leather headboard cushioned and tufted to make reading and sitting up in bed more comfortable. There is a convenient lighted recess above the bed to hold books, magazines, tablet computers or electronic reading devices. Each room has a sofa bed with additional storage. A built-in 26-inch flat screen television is mounted on the wall and tilts so it can be seen from the sofa or the bed. Underneath the television is another recessed nook to hold cruise information, books and magazines. There is also a built-in vanity area with shelving and lots of storage space. LED lighting surrounds the perimeter of the ceiling to give the room warmth. There is also a full-size closet that is easily accessible with sliding doors. The staterooms are energy efficient, utlizing key card access to control lighting in the room.
The balcony bathroom features a contemporary, clean design, ensuring more generous and comfortable space. There are multiple rich-wood shelving areas to help reduce clutter and keep everything within easy reach for guests. There is an enclosed vanity underneath the sink that hides the trash bin, along with more storage. The built-in sink is generous in size and has an easy to use faucet. A private shower with a shaving bar for ladies completes the room.
The mini-suites are a roomier version of the balcony stateroom with a larger, more luxurious bathroom that incorporates a large, modern double sink with two faucets complete with a mosaic glass tile backsplash. There are open and enclosed storage spaces under the sink. The bathroom also features an oversized spa-like shower with a rain shower head and multiple body spray jets, along with a separate handheld shower head.
Norwegian Breakaway also includes the following cabin types: The Studio, Spa Balcony, Spa Mini-Suite, Oceanview, Family Mini-Suite, and Inside staterooms. These staterooms combine the form and function of the line's Jewel class ships' staterooms with the modern and contemporary design touches of Norwegian Breakaway.
 Norwegian Breakaway is continuing the popular Studio staterooms for solo travelers. The 59 Studios on each ship are specifically designed and priced for the solo traveler with an innovative bathroom design that includes a separate sink and shower to provide more personal space. The Studios, the majority of which connect, feature a full-size bed with convenient lighted recess above the bed to hold books, magazines, tablet computers or electronic reading devices and have a unique window to the corridor. These rooms also have private keycard access to the Studio complex and exclusive two-story Studio Lounge with a bar.
For those who like to relax, the 28 Spa Balcony and the 20 Spa Mini-Suite staterooms feature tranquil spa décor and have easy access to the adjacent spa and fitness center, as well as complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suite during operating hours.
On Norwegian Breakaway, the Oceanview staterooms feature large picturesque windows. Of the 158 Oceanview staterooms, there are approximately 42 Family Oceanviews that sleep up to five guests and have a bathroom similar to the Mini-Suite with a modern double sink, bath tub and a second wardrobe for added storage.
 The Family Mini-Suites located on Deck 12 and 13 feature all the attributes of the Mini-Suite and are located in close proximity to the children's facilities, making it convenient and easy for families. For families with small children, there are a number of staterooms with bath tubs.
Norwegian Breakaway includes 449 Inside staterooms that feature two lower beds that can be converted to a queen-size bed. Many are connecting and sleep up to four guests. They are located on various decks throughout the ship and some are adjacent to the children's facilities.
Norwegian commissioned design group Priestmangoode of the United Kingdom and Tillberg Design of Sweden, to design the staterooms for Norwegian Breakaway. Priestmangoode won accolades and awards for designing the Studios, the first staterooms designed specifically for solo travelers, on Norwegian Breakaway.
Norwegian Breakaway features the five-time Tony Award nominated musical ROCK OF AGES along with two additional Broadway shows: the dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR and CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER JUNGLE FANTASY. Other entertainment options include the famed comedy troupe The Second City and Howl at the Moon at Headliners Comedy Club and New York's own Slam Allen in Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club.
Norwegian Breakaway sails from her year-round homeport of New York City to the Bahamas & Florida and the Caribbean.
Norwegian Breakaway is a modern floating resort, aimed at the mass market. She can carry as many as 4,000 passengers so there may be times when certain venues appear crowded but her layout and design are such that this is the exception rather than the rule. The fact that she has more choices for dining and entertainment than most other ships in service today speaks to this point. Part of the fun of any cruise for me is exploring the ship and enjoying the facilities. The only downside to the Norwegian Breakaway is that she has so many dining and entertainment options that you might not be able to sample all of them during a seven day cruise. Overall though, she offers something for just about anybody so most people should have a fine time sailing onboard Norwegian Breakaway.
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