He also spent considerable time during his announcements telling passengers about the weather conditions ahead of time and reassuring less experienced passengers that there was no cause for concern. To make the trip more comfortable, the captain altered course to avoid the storm centers. These, however, were mild and most passengers were out and about enjoying the features of the ship. Often this is entirely uneventful but the ship can encounter winter storms and on this cruise, Breakaway met with storms both coming and going. Of course, cruising from New York in the winter necessarily involves sailing up and down the East Coast in order to get to and from the warm weather of the Caribbean. Most passengers seemed to be in the early years of their retirement. However, there was also a significant international contingent with quite a few guests from the UK and Germany.īecause it was a 14 day cruise while school was in session, there were few young families with children. For those who live elsewhere, the cruise could be combined with a few days sightseeing in New York.Īs might be expected, most of the passengers on this cruise were from northeastern North America. Thus, for many of the passengers who live in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, it did not involve flights to get to and from the ship. One very positive aspect about this cruise was that it began and ended in New York. Thus, there is little danger of becoming lost in a sea of people. You may meet people at say a trivia quiz or at the fitness center and because of that common interest, you become friends throughout the cruise or perhaps longer. In addition, I find that on large ships people then to gravitate towards people with similar interests. Thus, there is no single Breakaway cruise experience. Then there are the more conventional cabins (balconies, oceanviews, interiors) where the majority of the passengers stay. There is the Studios, a group of cabins designed for solo travelers, which has its own lounge and bar. There is the luxury world of the Haven, which has its own restaurant, bar, courtyard and open decks. However, within the ship are a number of different constituencies. Norwegian Breakaway is a very large cruise ship carrying some 4,000 passengers. There are limits to the capacities of the theaters and restaurants and so if you decide to just drop by a theater or a restaurant when the mood strikes you, you might be disappointed. Making reservations for the main shows and for the specialty restaurants is encouraged. This does not mean that guests can totally do what they want when they want. Guests have a great amount of freedom of choice. There is no dress code, no assigned dining times, no assigned tables. In addition, under Norwegian's Freestyle cruising, the cruise experience is less structured than on more conventional ships. The overall atmosphere on Norwegian Breakaway is casual. This was my fifth cruise on the ship and as a general conclusion, I would say that she is operating at or near the best I have seen. She also offers a nice variety of dining and entertainment alternatives. She is a well-made ship with good attention to detail. Maarten Tortola Martinique Barbados and St. The itinerary included: San Juan, Puerto Rico St. Lowest pricing is based on our 3rd party pricing supplier and valid as of June 20th, 2023.This was a 14-day cruise to the eastern Caribbean from New York City. Listed prices may have blackout dates, qualifications or restrictions.Ĭruise Critic is not responsible for content on external web sites. In addition, average cruise prices are updated nightly.įurthermore, Cruise Critic makes no guarantees for availability of prices advertised on our site. Department of Transportation.įor any cruises listed, Cruise Critic does not guarantee any specific rates or prices. When you book with one of our partners, please be sure to check their site for a full disclosure of all applicable fees as required by the U.S. Rates are in USD and valid for US and Canadian residents only. Taxes, fees and port expenses not included. Our partners who list cruise pricing on Cruise Critic are required to provide prices for cruise only or cruise packages, per person, double occupancy, and are based on specific cabin types and sailing dates, and may not be available for all cabin types/sailings. Cruise Critic is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site.
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