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Deck Plan

Deck 18

Basketball court, Sun deck

Deck 17

Sports complex, Mini golf, Trampoline

Deck 16

Passenger staterooms, The Haven Private courtyard lounge, restaurant and spa, Sports Deck, Aqua Park, Vibe Beach Club, Spice H2O, Entourage teen lounge, Video arcade, Climbing wall, Breezeway Bar & Grill,

Deck 15

The Haven, Garden Cafe, Aqua Park, Fitness Center, Pool Casino,Salon, Spa, Passenger staterooms

Deck 14

Spa staterooms, Prime Meridian Bar, Spa

Deck 13

Passenger staterooms, Kid's Crew (level two)

Deck 12

Passenger Staterooms, Kid's Crew, Splash Academy

Deck 11

Passenger staterooms

Deck 10

Passenger staterooms, Studio Lounge

Deck 9

Passenger staterooms

Deck 8

Passenger staterooms,Cagney's Steakhouse, Dolce Gelato, La Cucina Italian Restaurant, Malting Beer & Whiskey Bar, Moderno Churasscaria, Shaker's Cocktail Bar, Raw Bar, Carlo's Bake Shop, Photo Gallery, Tradewinds Tax and Duty-Free, Tide's Boutique, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, Wasabi, The Humidor Cigar Lounge, Fat Cats Jazz & Blues Club

Deck 7

Bar 21, Bliss Ultra Lounge, O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar, Shanghai's Noodle Bar, The Manhattan Room, Breakaway Theater (opens to deck below)

Deck 6

Cafe & Bar at the Atrium, Le Bistro French Restaurant, Mixx Bar, Savor Restaurant, Taste Restaurant

Deck 5

Passenger staterooms

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Norwegian Breakaway

The largest and most innovate ship to ever homeport in New York City, Norwegian Breakaway features the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more. For the kids, the ship features Nickelodeon experiences for the whole family and includes a Nickelodeon themed Kids' Aqua Park.

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Specifications

Ship Class: Breakaway

Launched: April 2013

Refurbished:

Length: 1,062 feet

Draft: 27 feet

GRT: 143,500

Speed: 22 Knots

Passengers: 4,000

Accommodations

Dining Venues

$= Specialty restaurant. Surcharge applies.

Ultimate Dining Package ($)

On three to six day voyages, guests can dine anywhere throughout their cruise at a set price of $59 per person; for seven-day voyages, the package is $119 per person; $149 per person on eight to 10 day cruises; $199 per person for cruises of 10 to 15 days; $259 per person during cruises of 16 days to 25 days; $299 per person during cruises of 26 days to 35 days and $349 per person during cruises of 36 days to 45 days.

Notable Features

The Waterfront

The Waterfront, an industry-first, open-air boardwalk combined with three expansive, flowing decks of dining, bars, entertainment, gaming and more. The Waterfront features eight outdoor dining and lounging options.

678 Ocean Place

On Deck 8, 678 Ocean Place connects The Waterfront outdoor spaces with interior dining venues for Moderno, Cagney's, Shakers, La Cucina, Maltings, and Ocean Blu.

Breakaway Casino

The casino will offer guests the opportunity to try their luck on more than 300 of the latest slot machines; along with 26 gaming tables featuring poker, black jack, roulette and craps. Located on deck 7.

Bar 21

Intimate bar located adjacent to the Casino featuring video poker and multiple plasma television screens.

Prime Meridian

Cocktail bar good for people watching. Located between Cagney's and Moderno.

Bliss Ultra Lounge

Re-designed on Norwegian Breakaway to resemble a true hotspot, similar to trendy New York clubs. LED-lit tunnel entrance, illuminated bar, LED walls and pulsating dance floor.

Mixx Bar

Good meeting place for drinks before and after dinner. Located between Taste and Savor restaurants.

Ice Bar

Kept at 17 degrees Fahrenheit, the Ice Bar pays homage to New York icons in ice sculpture. Located on deck 8, the ice bar guests are given hoods and coats to wear while enjoying New-York inspired cocktails.

Carlo's Bake Shop

Bubby Valastro, star of TLC's 'Carlo's Bake Shop' and the 'Next Great Baker' has opened a shop on board featuring all the family favorites. Place an order right on board for custom birthday and anniversary cakes.

Maltings

Soak in ocean views while enjoying beer and whiskey from around the world.

Shakers

A classic martini and cocktail bar with a twist.

Humidor Cigar Bar

Located on deck 8.

Outdoor Features

The ship's top decks will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock climbing wall and more. The ship will feature Nickelodeon experiences for the whole family and includes a Nickelodeon themed Kids' Aqua Park.

Aqua Park

The Aqua Park is Norwegian's biggest yet and features five multi-story water slides. Norwegian Breakaway is the first cruise ship to feature the Free Fall - two side-by-side slides where guests will stand up and have the floor drop from underneath, propelling them into a thrilling loop. Offering another first with a twist are two additional side-by-side twister slides - called The Whip -- that deliver an unforgettable adrenaline rush as they plunge guests on a spiral race to the finish line. For those who prefer a more relaxing ride, there is a family-friendly open-flume body slide. The Aqua Park also features a Kids' Aqua Park, two swimming pools, four hot tubs and the Breezeway Bar & Grill, a semi-open air eatery.

In the Kids' Aqua Park, children can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon characters from Bikini Bottom, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick, Squidward and more. The tropical area will include a kid-sized pool and slide, along with multiple water features that squirt and shower guests with delight.

Sports Square

The three-story sports complex will be Norwegian's largest and feature the line's first ever ropes course, the largest one at sea. The ropes course with its multi-level structure will challenge guests to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill like no other, guests will confront The Plank, a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship.

Those who choose to test their courage on The Plank will be rewarded by having their photo taken after conquering this heart-pounding, yet breathtaking, feat. Kids will be challenged as well with a special ropes course just for them. In another first for the line, the nine-hole ocean-themed miniature golf course is located beneath the ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.

Adults Only Areas

Norwegian Breakaway will feature adult-only outdoor enclaves. Spice H2O, located at the back of the ship on deck 16, is an adult-only escape with contemporary Asian influences offering day-time relaxation and night-time exhilaration. A bevy of sun loungers surround a huge video screen, complete with two hot tubs and a soothing dual waterfall feature, perfect for cooling off from the sun. At night, guests can dance under the stars or chill at the bar with accompanying lounge area, featuring comfortable seating while admiring the ocean views.

On deck 17, guests ages 18 and over will have the opportunity to enjoy another private retreat - Vibe Beach Club - by purchasing an access pass. Complete with ocean views, an oversized hot tub, luxurious chaise loungers and a relaxing water feature, Vibe Beach Club will be the ideal spot for adults to relax and unwind in a serene, comfortable setting while soaking up the sun. A full-service bar, water spritzers and chilled towels complete the exclusive experience.

Kids Only Areas

Splash Academy

Centrally located on Decks 12 and 13 adjacent and easily accessible to the family-friendly staterooms. The reception area, located on Deck 12, is in close proximity to the forward elevators. As parents enter, they will utilize Norwegian's e-Youth tablet-based electronic registration which allows them to swipe their keycard and input a password to sign in their children. Just past the brightly-colored and welcoming reception area, the three to five year olds will have their own space decorated with vibrant, engaging colors along with child-sized furniture. Wall mounted activities will keep little hands busy in between organized programming. In a separate area decorated with fun graphics to captivate children's imaginations, the six to nine year olds will enjoy building block activity centers. An interactive dance mat with corresponding large video screen will encourage lots of activity. In addition, a dedicated space houses popular video game stations, along with a relaxing video viewing lounge.

Upstairs on Deck 13, the 10 to 12 year olds will have their own space designed specifically for older children. It will include a multipurpose visual dance space with a touch screen jukebox, plenty of moveable tables for activities and comfortable bean bags for lounging. An activity zone will include everything needed for arts and crafts and more. There is also a 'hang out' area with dedicated gaming stations that will feature the latest video games. Rounding out the space will be a cool and comfortable lounge area with sofas and chairs in vibrant colors creating the perfect atmosphere to chill out.

Entourage for Teens

High energy, exclusive teen zone for ages 13 through 17, located on Deck 16. This space includes air hockey; foosball; and an arcade center with five separate areas featuring large screens to play the latest video games while lounging on sofas. In the evening, Entourage transitions into a teens-only nightclub with a dance floor, large screen television and music, including a video jukebox. Entourage has the advantage of being located next to the video arcade and a step away from an outdoor eatery and refreshment area to round out the teens' experience.

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History
Name:	Norwegian Breakaway
Owner:	Norwegian Cruise Line
Port of registry:	Bahamas, Nassau[1]
Ordered:	17 August 2011
Builder:	Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Yard number:	S678
Laid down:	21 September 2011
Launched:	30 April 2013
Christened:	8 May 2013
Maiden voyage:	30 April 2013
Identification:	Call sign: C6ZJ3 IMO number: 9606912 MMSI number: 311050800
Status:	In service
General characteristics
Type:	Breakaway-class cruise ship
Tonnage:	145,655 GT[1]
Length:	325.64 m (1,068.4 ft)[1]
Beam:	39.7 m (130.2 ft) - At Waterline[1] 51.7 m (169.7 ft) - Maximum[2]
Draft:	8.6 m (28 ft)[1]
Decks:	18
Installed power:	2×MAN 14V48/60CR (2×16,800kW) 2×MAN 12V48/60CR (2×14,400kW)
Propulsion:	Two ABB XO Azipods (2×17.5MW) Three Brunvoll bow thrusters (3×3MW)
Speed:	21.5 knots (39.8 km/h; 24.7 mph)
Capacity:	3,963[2]
Crew:	1,657[2]

Norwegian Breakaway is a cruise ship of Norwegian Cruise Line. It, along with Norwegian Getaway, are the first two ships in 'Project Breakaway' ordered by Norwegian Cruise Line. They were named through a public contest; A contestant submitted the name Norwegian Breakaway, which was announced on 14 September 2011.

History

The ship, along with her sister Norwegian Getaway, were the first two ships in 'Project Breakaway' ordered by Norwegian Cruise Line.^[3] The two ships were named through a public contest; Kimberly Powell submitted the name Norwegian Breakaway, which was announced on 14 September 2011.^[4]

Construction of Norwegian Breakaway began on 21 September 2011, when the first piece of steel was cut at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.^[5] The ship's godmothers are the New York dancing troupe The Rockettes.^[6] She was delivered to NCL on 25 April 2013. Following the handover, Norwegian Breakaway left the port of Bremerhaven, heading for Rotterdam. Following several inaugural events, she started her transatlantic cruise from Southampton to New York City, where the naming ceremony took place.^[7] On 12 May 2013 she headed to Bermuda to start her seven-day cruises.^[8]

Norwegian Breakaway was home ported at the New York Passenger Ship Terminal in Manhattan, making seven-night cruises to Bermuda (May thru Sept) and seven-night cruises to the Bahamas and Florida (October thru April).^[9] She is the largest cruise ship homeported year-round from New York City.^[10] Beginning in late 2018, Breakaway will leave New York, traveling to New Orleans, followed by Miami in early 2019, before sailing out of the Orlando-area port, Port Canaveral, in November 2019.^[11]

Design

She is 146,600 GT in size, and has capacity for 3,963 passengers, double occupancy.^[5] At launch, Norwegian Breakaway was the world's ninth largest cruise ship by gross tonnage. The ship has a total of 1,024 staterooms and 238 suites.^[12]

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Onboard features include a restaurant, Ocean Blue, by Geoffrey Zakarian, and a comedy club, in which a Second City company performs. Peter Max designed the hull art.^[13]

Incidents

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On 17 September 2013, a woman fell two decks from her exterior balcony prior to arriving in Bermuda.^[14] On 3 February 2014, a 4-year-old fell into the pool and drowned, while a 6-year-old was revived and evacuated by Marine helicopter to a hospital.^[15] On 28 July 2014, a 4-year-old boy fell off his bunk and had to be evacuated by a Marine helicopter to a hospital after sustaining a head injury.^[16] On 20 July 2016, one crewmember was killed and three were injured by an accident during a rescue boat drill.^[17]

2018 blizzard

On 4 January 2018, the Breakaway traveled northbound (passing the Norwegian Gem) through the January 2018 North American blizzard, causing major flooding in passenger staterooms.^[18] Some rooms were so badly flooded that some passengers resorted to sleeping in the public spaces. Footage of the ordeal showed the sides of the ship being hit by waves as high as 30 feet (9.1 m), and the ship was at an inclination with the shape of the waves. Some guests had suffered seasickness at that point. While Norwegian Cruise Line released a formal apology, the incident had sparked outrage that some guests were traumatized to the point of refusing to cruise again, while some either threatened a class action lawsuit or demanded full compensation. The ship’s late arrival cut the following 14-day cruise short by one day.^[18][19][20]

Coronavirus pandemic

On 19 March 2020, it was reported that Norwegian Cruise Line had sent a letter on 18 March 2020 to passengers of the cruise that began on 7 March 2020 and ended on 14 March 2020 that someone who had been on the same cruise had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.^[21] After showing symptoms, a passenger had checked into a hospital at Ocho Rios, Jamaica during a scheduled stop and was eventually medically evacuated to Broward Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she tested positive.^{[21][22][23][24]} Thus passenger died on 9 April 2020 in isolation at the hospital, after being on a ventilator for nearly 30 days.^[25] Many other passengers started showing symptoms but had difficulty getting tested.^[21][22]

Passengers were wondering why the company took so long to inform passengers of the initial positive test, as they had started learning about the result through local news sources and social media instead.^[21][23] Passengers complained that, had they been informed earlier of the test, they could have taken precautions to avoid spreading the virus any further.^[21][26] It was also reported that the disembarkation process was 'surprisingly routine', with one former passenger stating that there was '[n]o temperature check, no screenings, no questions asked, nothing', and that he 'just walked away from the ship, got on a shuttle and left'.^[26]

On 24 March 2020, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that two former passengers from Westmoreland County had tested positive.^[22] At the time, there were 11 confirmed cases in the county.^[22]

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• Norwegian Breakaway at Port Canaveral

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22. ^ ^abcd'A cough, a cruise ship and a Westmoreland County case of coronavirus'. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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26. ^ ^ab'Cruise passenger returns to Florida home but fears he may be carrying coronavirus'. FOX 35 Orlando. 19 March 2020.

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