Norwegian Cruise Line is making waves in the cruise industry with the announcement of their newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway, setting sail in May 2013. We are very excited about the ship’s new features and can’t wait for her to set sail!
Fun innovations include an oceanfront boardwalk, The Waterfront; lined with shops, restaurants and bars, combined with three decks of dining, bars, entertainment, gaming and more. How cool is that? NCL also teases there is a yet-to-be announced outdoor entertainment venue on the horizon, as well as other new dining and entertainment options.
678 Ocean Place will include three expansive, action-packed decks featuring daytime and nightime amusement. There will be 17 dining venues, along with 12 bars and lounges.
Norwegian Breakaway is introducing a new restaurant to their Freestyle Dining concept, Ocean Blu, the line’s first ever all-seafood restaurant, which will include a premium raw bar, along with a separate sushi bar.
Breakaway Casino will offer a healthy dose of excitement, spanning 18,000 feet with a stylish sophistication created by the use rich materials, luxurious ornamental lighting and highly decorative artwork. Guests will have 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.
The Manhattan Room will be a complimentary restaurant, featuring a dance floor as its focal point. As guests dine on cuisine that reflects the elegant and romantic nature of the room, they will enjoy live music and dancing. The two-story high restaurant will showcase floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows.
If you’ve sailed aboard other Norwegian Cruise Line ships, you’ll be happy to know there are a few past features NCL will be enhancing aboard Norwegian Breakaway.
Due to popularity of the noodle bar on Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Breakaway will feature Shanghai’s Noodle Bar, which NCL brags as being the largest noodle bar at sea. The noodle bar will offer all counter seating around an open kitchen and will serve traditional Chinese noodles, wok-fried dishes and dim sum.
Another guest favorite, O’Sheehan’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, returns on Norwegian Breakaway. This complimentary 24-hour a day neighborhood sports bar and restaurant will serve classic American favorites and comfort food and feature a giant two story television screen, miniature bowling, pool, air hockey tables and interactive games.
A popular hotspot on several Norwegian ships, Bliss Ultra Lounge has been re-designed on Norwegian Breakaway to resemble a true hotspot, similar to trendy New York City clubs. Guests will enter through the LED-lit tunnel to the illuminated bar, LED walls and pulsating dance floor where they can bust a move and dance the night away.
Norwegian’s signature Teppanyaki restaurant will now feature a traditional Japanese rock garden with bamboo plants and bonsai trees to promote a pleasing aesthetic ambiance.
There are many more traditional favorites aboard Norwegian Breakaway, such as Le Bistro, their signature French restaurant and a beautiful Atrium.
Norwegian Breakaway is currently available for booking! Please note space is subject to availability and will sell out fast! We will also have packages available including transfers to the NYC pier from select Pennsylvania towns shortly. Contact your local Boscov’s Travel Specialist, call 800-755-8020 or email travelrequest@boscovs.com.
Enjoyed reading your blog post on all the exciting innovations and facilities that will be available onboard the new Norwegian Breakaway – she definitely looks like she will be an excellent addition to the NCL fleet.
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