NCL BREAKAWAY- positive Feedback

[Hothams]

I'd love to book the Breakaway 12/26 sailing however the recent reviews haven't been too positive. It's between Carnival Pride or NCL Breakaway that week. Can I have some feedback on the Breakaway , please?

 

 

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[Hothams]

We're in the Philadelphia area and wanted to be able to drive to the Port...

 

 

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[CasinoCruzGirl]

I'd love to book the Breakaway 12/26 sailing however the recent reviews haven't been too positive. It's between Carnival Pride or NCL Breakaway that week. Can I have some feedback on the Breakaway , please?

 

 

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It's a great ship been on her 4 times. A cruise is what you make of it

[Hothams]

The Breakaway? I'm glad to hear that and I feel the same way- I just have been reading not so good reviews. I know they're subjective but I got a little nervous....thank you very much!

 

 

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[NYcruzzer]

Both are great choices.."Spirit" class is one of my favorite Carnival ships. Perfect size. Nice passenger to space ratio. Also love the Breakaway. Much larger ship. Lots of bells and whistles. Much better entertainment. You can't go wrong with either.

[CRUISEVIEW]

We've been on the Breakaway. Beautiful ship, lots to do. Food and service were excellent. We'd have no problem booking it again...and in fact we have! But as CasinoCruzGirl said, we've also found that a cruise really is what you make of it. There are always going to be naysayers. Go and enjoy!

Edited October 30, 2016 by CRUISEVIEW

[Tammyd549]

We cruised Breakaway in Aug, had an amazing time!!!! Actually just booked her again to Bermuda (again!) for next Sept.

 

Is she perfect? Nope. But, no ship/holiday is perfect. It is 100% what you make of it. Was the pool crowded? Yes, on seadays it is but, we just chose to Zig when others Zagged. We went swimming late afternoon and also chose to stay on the ship for a while, while in port. Enjoyed everything the ship had to offer with NO crowds.

 

Food was really good (I know this is subjective but, we really didn't have a bad meal and our expectations were in line, we are in the middle of the ocean, it's not going to be just like on land) , mind you we only ate in MDR once, the rest of the time was the buffet or sushi or noodle bar - soooo yummy.

 

The spa pass is the best money spent at sea. Seriously, so relaxing, I doubt many ships can top the BA spa.

 

Our only real complaint was the number of drunk college students that were being obnoxious. BUT, that comes with booking a summer cruise. We have selected mid-September for the next one and I have no doubt it was be even more amazing than the last.

 

We did not find the casino smokey, the outdoor smoking area was awful but it was also easy to avoid. We don't care about bottled water and the room service charge didn't bother me at all because the service was great and the food was yummy.

 

Staff were all very pleasant and provided us with good service.

[Tammyd549]

It's between Carnival Pride or NCL Breakaway that week. Can I have some feedback on the Breakaway , please?

 

 

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I could be wrong but, I'm fairly certain that Pride does not have any (or very limited) outdoor eating spaces, like BA's waterfront. This would definitely tip the scales in BA favour over pride. The waterfront was my favorite place on the ship. Low down to enjoy the water, most ALL dining venues have outdoor seating, lots of comfy, cozy, quiet places to chill and enjoy the view.

 

And if spa is at all important to you (not the treatments necessarily) but having access to a nice adult only area, nothing beats the BA spa. We literally went there 2-3 times per day.

[mkmaj]

We were faced with the same choice (plus RC Anthem). We picked the Breakaway because it was a few hundred cheaper for the same type of room and included beverages.

The Pride was crossed off of the list first because the itinerary stunk. Whole day on a private island vs. A few hours in Freeport was a no brainer for us.

Of course, I read after the fact that the private island gets skipped fairly often... but we'll roll the dice for the possibility of going.

 

 

 

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[momoftwinteens]

I sailed on the Breakaway this past March and I am sailing on her again next October. Breakaway is a beautiful ship. Always something to do and, if you are able to get a Vibe pass, there is always a nice quiet place to just lay in the sun it soak in a hot tub without kids or drunk people ruining the experience. I cannot speak about the Pride but can easily recommend the Breakaway!

 

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[momoftwinteens]

I sailed on the Breakaway this past March and I am sailing on her again next October. Breakaway is a beautiful ship. Always something to do and, if you are able to get a Vibe pass, there is always a nice quiet place to just lay in the sun or soak in a hot tub without kids or drunk people ruining the experience. I cannot speak about the Pride but can easily recommend the Breakaway!

 

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[Hoosier1439]

We cruised Breakaway in Aug, had an amazing time!!!! Actually just booked her again to Bermuda (again!) for next Sept.

 

Is she perfect? Nope. But, no ship/holiday is perfect. It is 100% what you make of it. Was the pool crowded? Yes, on seadays it is but, we just chose to Zig when others Zagged. We went swimming late afternoon and also chose to stay on the ship for a while, while in port. Enjoyed everything the ship had to offer with NO crowds.

 

Food was really good (I know this is subjective but, we really didn't have a bad meal and our expectations were in line, we are in the middle of the ocean, it's not going to be just like on land) , mind you we only ate in MDR once, the rest of the time was the buffet or sushi or noodle bar - soooo yummy.

 

The spa pass is the best money spent at sea. Seriously, so relaxing, I doubt many ships can top the BA spa.

 

Our only real complaint was the number of drunk college students that were being obnoxious. BUT, that comes with booking a summer cruise. We have selected mid-September for the next one and I have no doubt it was be even more amazing than the last.

 

We did not find the casino smokey, the outdoor smoking area was awful but it was also easy to avoid. We don't care about bottled water and the room service charge didn't bother me at all because the service was great and the food was yummy.

 

Staff were all very pleasant and provided us with good service.

 

 

Agree 100%. I wrote a review in this thread because we had a fantastic time but had read bad reviews.

[C-line]

We've been on the Breakaway a few times and we'll be on the sailing after the Dec 26 one. We love that we can drive to the port.

 

Maybe the reason we love the Breakaway is because we don't have a problem with some of the things other people complain about. We don't hang out by the main pool area, so we haven't noticed if it's crowded or impossible to get a chair. We don't watch much of the entertainment in the Atrium, and if we do we haven't had trouble getting a seat, even if we have to sit up at O'Sheehans. We've done both specialty restaurants and the MDR and we're happy with the food overall. We don't do the Garden Cafe buffet often, and we know to expect it to be a bit chaotic when we do. We don't have any complaints about the crew. We don't find smoke to be a problem on the ship, and none of us are smokers. We've eaten "outside" at Le Bistro and haven't had a problem with smoke.

 

Like CasinoCruzGirl said, "A cruise is what you make of it." :)

[meatball_nyc]

Been on a few Carnival cruises and two Breakaway cruises.

IMHO the Carnival staterooms were larger but the comparisons end there.

NCL has everything better.

Breakaway has the Waterfront on deck 8. It's perfect for ocean viewing. It's why we cruise.

I wish they hadn't changed the Uptown Bar and Grill into Margaritaville but that's neither here nor there.

Happy Sailing to all.

Edited October 31, 2016 by meatball_nyc

[carol54]

What in particular turns you off about the Breakaway. Maybe we can help ease your concerns.

 

 

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[ncklhaus]

We've been on Breakaway twice already and we are booked again for January. It's a fantastic ship and to us that's as important as the itinerary. There's always more to discover onboard.

[luckyinpa]

i'm a week back from BA and dont have my review done yet. but here are the bad parts of my trip

 

on the inside of the one cabinet there was dust on the hinge

 

last day in haven disembark there was a jerk that made a comment about someone cutting in line.

 

they closed the slides /ropes on the last rough sea day (not in their control)

 

shepherds pie in osheehans sucked

 

my room service burger was pink

 

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thats all i can think of off the top of my head. pretty minimal wouldnt you say? :)

 

this is one clean ship. after a few days its not as big as you think either. so walking around becomes easier and going up and down a few flights of steps isnt bad either. dont let the negative reviews sway you. i drank the free water at all the restaurants and did not get sick nor notice bad taste. i did not care that i couldnt bring on water. the crew go out of their way to make you feel good and i cannot remember any of them being rude. most are overly nice. they move out of your way in the halls. (weird but what can you do)

 

the free food is as good as the restaurants at home and the specialty restaurants are mostly worth paying for if you dont have SDP if you want a bit better food.

 

you will run out of time to do everything. i never even found the MDR and had to go looking for the bowling alley (osheehans bar in back).

 

i 100% recommend the ship. that being said, i didnt use the main pool and it was a zoo when i walked by in the middle of the day. if you are into peace and quiet by the pool. you wont like this. there are decks 16 and 17 which are more relaxed. i think a lot dont know about deck 17. or 16 forward.

 

i'm dying to get back on board. so i think u should try to book on this ship. evaluate for yourself. dont let the bad reviews sway you unless there's something particular you question.

[Hothams]

Thanks so very much. I'm booking today!!!!!!!

I can't tell you how much you taking the time to write this means to me.

 

 

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[nazarene-lady]

We just got off the Breakaway yesterday and would book again in a heart beat. Vacation is what you make it and we made it fun and relaxing.

Food and Service were wonderful. Shows were great but theater seats not comfortable! We did self assist and were walking off ship at 7:50am and out of parking lot by 8:10am-home by 10:30am. Awesome time. Bermuda was amazing.

[luckyinpa]

i forgot about theater seats. even for muster they were not fun. big plus to have cold air coming out of the seat in front of you. never knew there was such a thing. i'm so sheltered.

 

let us know what you book. we have to live through you.

[Suenelsen]

We love the Breakaway ⚓️. As many have said vacation is what you make of it [emoji38]

We are going on her again Dec 18th and can't wait !!!! This will be our 4th cruise (2 on Dawn & 2 on Breakaway).

Hope that you enjoy yourself and indulge in all that is offered

 

 

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[hilcadon]

We just got off of the Breakaway yesterday. I also had read a lot of bad reviews and though that I would regret my decision. It was fantastic. Food was great, waterfront was really nice and the specialty restaurants were worth the extra money.There was so much to do and was surprised that for such a big ship we did not experience any long lines or wait times. Enjoyed the shows and the staff was very friendly and did their jobs well. My wife, daughter and son in law were also pleased with the ship. Get the Ultimate drink package. Its worth the money.It also helped that the weather was great and Bermuda is one of my favorite destinations!!!

[Hothams]

Thanks! We're booked for 12/26 - deck 13....

 

 

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[hilcadon]

We were deck 13 forward!! Loved our cabin

[yoboy08753]

We have sailed both the Pride and the Breakaway. Been on the BA twice and would pick the Pride over the BA. Personally we like hanging out pool side in the sun while on board and this is one thing the BA lacks. The main pool deck is very small with lounge chairs actually open to the sun was 40, yes i counted them. Unless you want shade there is more on the main pool deck under the deck above where is where you have to go if you want to be close to the pool and hang in the sun. The Pride has this aspect beat as the pool area is great! As far as the rest of the BA we feel they crammed too much stuff into areas that just makes it feel too congested. This is just our opinion but everyone will have their own outlook on how and what they prefer in a ship. We prefer a 3000 person ship compared to a 5000 person ship