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I recently had the opportunity to spend a day aboard Norwegian Breakaway and used the visit to document the ship from bottom to top. Throughout my time onboard, I photographed the vessel extensively, capturing everything from the major public venues…
The popular cruises to nowhere concept will be no more. At least for departures out of the US that is. A cruise to nowhere is when a ship leaves a port, spends one or two days at sea, then goes back…
Norwegian Breakaway, the lead ship of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Breakaway Class, was constructed by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, and entered service in 2013. The vessel measures 1,068 feet in length with a beam of 170 feet, a gross tonnage…
While maneuvering into Manhattan’s west side piers, the Norwegian Breakaway became suck while in the Hudson River. Initial reports from the media say that the ship was aground when a thruster failed. This part of the Hudson has a soft/muddy bottom. Here’s…
Its only a minor difference, but enough to make one ship bigger than the other. When launched last spring, the Norwegian Breakaway came in at 146,600gt. Her recently launched sister, the Norwegian Getaway, is measuring 145,655gt. According to a CruiseInd source, the…
NCL is reporting that while on her way back from Bermuda to New York, strong winds ripped off a divider between two balconies in the forward part of the ship. Gusts were reportedly as high as 60 kts. Official statement…
Chris Owen of Chriscruises & Gadling offers us the following case: New ships are something special to be sure. Packed with the best of what a cruise line has to offer, the hope is often for a ship to be…
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NCL CEO Kevin Sheehan announced that they have officially ordered a sister ship to the Breakaway Plus. She’s being called internally “Breakaway Plus II.” She will be the same 163000GRT and carry 4200 pax (double occupancy). She will be scheduled…
Ship photographer Andreas Depping has posted hundreds of high res photos from his tour of the brand new Norwegian Breakaway. This gets CruiseInd’s highest recommendation. You can view the main gallery here: Norwegian Breakawy – Panorama views from Deck 8,…
On Norwegian Breakaway that is. His facial expression is priceless. via @CruiseNorwegian UPDATE: Here’s more photos of NCL Executives testing out the water slides. CEO Kevin Sheehan via @SeatradeInsider Sales (L to R) Andy Stuart, Nick Wilkinson, Francis Riley via…
via NCL: Today we took delivery of our 146.600 GT cruise ship, Norwegian Breakaway from MEYER WERFT after a building period of only 18 months. Extensive tests and trials of all systems and intensive training of the crew kept everyone…
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The above shows the Norwegian Breakaway’s sea trials positions in the Skagerrak Strait in Norway. She’s now safely berthed back in Germany. Full presser after the break…
Not a bad looking ship…. photo via CruiseTalk
NCL also announced some further details on the Norwegian Breakaway: Norwegian Cruise Line announced that the line’s newest ship will host a fireworks show on every cruise. After the ship departs Bermuda, the fireworks display will conclude the ships 1980s-themed…
Now this truly is as cool as it gets. Inspired by the original ice hotels in Scandinavia, The SVEDKA Ice Bar is one of only 14 in the world and the only true ice bar at sea. Now I…
Photos out of Papenburg, Germany show that Meyer Werft have placed the final blocks into place on the Norwegian Breakaway.
NCL CEO Kevin Sheehan with the Godmothers for the Norwegian Breakaway, the Rockettes. Photo via expertcruiser
This is beyond bad. This is atrocious. She looks like a Mediterranean ferry. I mean if they want her to stand out, this will definitely do it. NCL CEO Kevin Sheehan, who has impressed me in the past, stated: Norwegian…
We finally have more details about some out door areas on NCL’s latest ship. When she launches next April, the ship’s top decks will feature the Aqua Park. The area has five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides,…
NCL released the latest Deck Plans. Take a look at the recently announced Waterfront area. Click Here For Norwegian Breakaway Deck Plans
Chris Owen of Chris Cruises has this comprehensive breakdown of what the surcharges and fees will be for all the new venues on the Norwegian Breakaway. Moderno Churrascaria ($18 surcharge will apply) Cagney’s Steakhouse ($25 surcharge will apply) La Cucina…
Here is an amazing quote from NCL’s CEO Kevin Sheehan: “Thank god we are building the [Breakaway] in Germany,” said Sheehan, as Norwegian Cruise Line is back with Meyer Werft, which built previous generations of the cruise line’s ships. –CIN…
Honestly, I’m a little freaked out by by this. Turns out I guessed it almost exactly right back in October. This is still a developing story… check back as NCL releases updates from Cruise Shipping Miami. 9.42am: The Waterfront &…