gambee Posted May 26, 2013 Author #51 Share Posted May 26, 2013 February 2013. Hull design almost finished. Image courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line February 2013. First Interior photo released, The Haven. Image courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line February 26, 2013. Breakaway was floated out to the lagoon!!! The first real view of the ship. The weather was really foggy. And I quote: "Today was a historic day at Meyer Werft as Norwegian Breakaway, the largest cruise ship to ever be built in Germany, successfully floated out of the building dock in Papenburg. The 146,600-ton ship has been under construction since September 2011. Beginning at approximately 7 am (Germany time), the massive 4,000 passenger ship with her signature hull artwork designed by pop icon Peter Max, departed building dock II. Norwegian Breakaway is also the first ship to depart bow first. Norwegian Breakaway has an overall length of 324 meters, and is 39.70 meters wide." Image courtesy of Meyer Shipyard Webcam and Special thanks to CC member sdmike for taking all those screen shots while I was sleeping Image courtesy of Depping Design My Favorite picture from Andreas Depping for that day, for the full picture gallery click here Depping-Design.Image courtesy of Depping Design Here is a GREAT short Video of that day. Enjoy =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted May 26, 2013 Author #52 Share Posted May 26, 2013 March 3, NCL starts releasing Interior pictures. Image courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line March 4, The first crew members move into Breakaway. Image courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line March 13, Breakaway departed Meyer Werft on her conveyance along the Ems River. Image courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line March 13, Breakaway Conveyance, continued. Image courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line March 13, Breakaway Conveyance, continued. Amazing Picture! Image courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line March 13, Breakaway Conveyance, continued. So much is said in this picture! Love it! Image courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted May 26, 2013 Author #53 Share Posted May 26, 2013 March 18, NCL Breakaway leaves Eemshaven to Bremerhaven Germany for sea trials. March 29, Breakaway Successfully Completes Sea Trials Image courtesy of "Bild" German Newspaper April 25, Meyer Werft Delivers Breakaway to Norwegian Cruise Line. Image courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted May 26, 2013 Author #54 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Wow' date=' this is unreal. So glad I don't have to look at all the Breakaway threads, everything I need to know will be here! Thanks! ~Roberta (friend request to fb sent as well, you are going to be inundated with requests!)[/quote'] FB accepted, welcome aboard :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellabaloo Posted May 26, 2013 #55 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Wow Gambee! Loving your review so far! It's like reliving all of the anticipation watching the ship being built! Can't wait for the rest :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahecohen Posted May 26, 2013 #56 Share Posted May 26, 2013 So I will do this review a little different, in the past reviews I have answered all posts independently. But I have noticed that I dedicated so much time to that and then I neglect the review slightly. I will try to respond to most of them, but if they are in the same context I will address them together. I sure hope that is ok with everyone. I will however answer all questions independently, as each question is different from the other ones. Of course that does not mean that I don't expect you to post ;), I love when you folks post as it gives me the motivation that I need to continue strong. This is a long and extensive process, I am just trying to lighten my load a little. Hope you all understand :) What you said goes! Honestly, at this point, you are so well known here that if you just said "Hey all, in order for me to continue going, I need 10 pictures of your breakfast" and lo and behold, you'll get 10 pics of breakfast foods in hours. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity Posted May 26, 2013 #57 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Too cold to go to the beach this weekend..reading your review is exactly what I need for entertainment. Thanks Gambee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted May 26, 2013 #58 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Great pictures of Breakaway as she was being built at Meyer Werft! Thanks Gambee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wriggler Posted May 26, 2013 #59 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Yay Gambee!! Just seen this thread and you've already accepted by FB friend request - thank you. I've been clicking on your Allure review to see if you had changed your signature to show you'd started your review and here you are!! Sooo looking forward to reading all of this just as much as I loved your others :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted May 26, 2013 #60 Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) Wow this is not a review but rather a travelers complete guide to the Brwakaway. Great job and so much work. Edited May 26, 2013 by time2cruise1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Sol Posted May 26, 2013 #61 Share Posted May 26, 2013 My hat is off to you gambee! Not only is the quality of your review beyond outstanding...but I can't believe how quickly you are putting so much of it online. The detail and style are unmatched! Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostone65 Posted May 26, 2013 #62 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I am loving how organized this review is! The information you have packed in pre cruise planning is amazing! I will keep this review and reference it often as I plan a Breakaway cruise in the near future. I think responding to people in a group post is most efficient to both you and us as readers. Excellent use of space and time I can't wait to read more! Thank you so much for all the time and effort you are putting into this! I must say you have provided a wonderful tribute to Kev and he is smiling down at you and saying "Who Knew" :cool: Tammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstout Posted May 26, 2013 #63 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Loving your review!! I was so excited when I saw you had already started, and the info on Bermuda is awesome. Thanks so much for the time you spend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiapet Posted May 26, 2013 #64 Share Posted May 26, 2013 gambee ... Can't imagine how many hours you've spent ... what an AWESOME job ... it is very much appreciated by all! Greatly looking forward to hearing more :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestof9 Posted May 26, 2013 #65 Share Posted May 26, 2013 You have real nerve getting on a plane when I need more. LOL! Loving every word....and picture. Thank you so much for the time and energy you devoted to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topanga49er Posted May 26, 2013 #66 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I can't wait to read more, and now I need you to go on the early sailings of Quantum also!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted May 26, 2013 #67 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Gambee - Thanks for all of this. It's simply awesome. I know how much work it is to put together a review, and I SO appreciate the level of effort and attention yo've put into this. My wife is already talking about our next trip being NYC and Breakaway. This will be the best planning guide every. :) -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayRN Posted May 26, 2013 #68 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Gambee - Thanks for all of this. It's simply awesome. I know how much work it is to put together a review, and I SO appreciate the level of effort and attention yo've put into this. My wife is already talking about our next trip being NYC and Breakaway. This will be the best planning guide every. :) -Mike I with you on this!! Wish every ship and itinerary had a review like this one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted May 26, 2013 #69 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I second the idea for you to sail on Quantum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffygirl Posted May 26, 2013 #70 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Subscribing!!! so far so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canehdn Posted May 26, 2013 #71 Share Posted May 26, 2013 OMG, what an amazing review so far. The detail and work you put into this is overwhelming to me. The amount of research and planning you do pre-cruise is also amazing. I think you need to go into business as a "personal cruise planner". You would never be short of work. Congrats on a beautiful review ... looking forward to more. Cdn in KS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted May 26, 2013 #72 Share Posted May 26, 2013 OMGosh!! You deserve a trophy or some type of reward for all of this, can't wait for the rest lol. You so much are helping us in so many ways as we leave in two weeks. Hug to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexandNessa Posted May 26, 2013 #73 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Enjoying your review. I noticed the beverage package needed 20 people to participate. I wonder how that would work? Did they also offer the UBP by individual cabins, do you know? Thanks for taking the time to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaydi Posted May 26, 2013 #74 Share Posted May 26, 2013 This is going to be even better than expected. I was curious about the ship, but your detailed and helpful info on Bermuda is going to be invaluable since we're headed there on Explorer in October. Thank you!! And thanks for the Allure review, it was a great find after we booked that one earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpomes Posted May 26, 2013 #75 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Amazing review Gambee! Quick question - What time did the fireworks start? We have res. at Cagney's for 8pm, but I don't want to miss the fireworks show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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