
However, to make the most of your time onboard, you really must plan ahead and make reservations before your trip (or early in the cruise), especially when it comes to dining in speciality restaurants or booking spa treatments. Norwegian claims Freestyle means "what you want when you want it," an appealing concept for those who wish to be spontaneous and in control of their vacation experience.


That said, Norwegian Breakaway is not for everyone, especially those on either extreme of the traditional cruising spectrum. Our time on Breakaway was a fantastic experience with so much to do that the only downside was we simply didn't have time to try everything. Our experience onboard a seven-night cruise felt so much like a jam-packed stay at a really good Las Vegas resort that we only remembered we were on a ship when looking out to sea. While other cruise lines have been catching on to this style, Norwegian Breakaway - the largest ship in Norwegian's fleet, along with nearly identical sister Norwegian Getaway - outpaces its competitors with sheer number of restaurants, shows and entertainment venues. Instead, Breakaway offers resort-like, rather than ship-like, entertainment and dining.

Norwegian Cruise Line long has been a pioneer in creating a contemporary cruising experience, most notably with its Freestyle philosophy, which deconstructs the traditional style of cruising (set dining times, fewer dining options, set schedules and relatively limited entertainment options). Norwegian Breakaway features distinctive hull artwork by renowned artist Peter Max Previous Next
