It will be strike-up-the-band day when the new 4000-passenger Breakaway arrives in her year-round homeport of New York City. While dockside, arriving passengers and spectators will have no trouble spotting the Breakaway’s hull with its eye-popping graphics by the legendary pop-artist Peter Max.
This latest addition to the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet begins sailing to Bermuda every Sunday beginning on May 12, 2013. In the fall, the fun-filled Breakaway will turn its compass toward the southern Caribbean, the Bahamas and Florida from October 2013 through April 2014.
In keeping with the spirit of its Manhattan homeport, the Norwegian Breakaway’s entertainment will include three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated “Rock of Ages,” the dance sensation “Burn the Floor” and “Cirque Dreams and Dinner Jungle Fantasy.” The comedy troupe The Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York’s own Slam Allen will also perform on the luxury liner. Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut his first restaurant, Ocean Blue, on the Norwegian Breakaway.
And to set a rhythm that’s in step with its hometown, the official Godmothers of The Norwegian Breakaway will be the dazzling Radio City Music Hall’s Rockettes. That shows there’s no business like show business on this gem of the oceans.
Two of the many spacious features of the ship, The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place, are unique seaside venues that will enhance the guests’ connection with the ocean while dining, strolling and shopping.
The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway 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… well, you’ll just have to see for yourself how much fun stuff for all age groups can fill a such a large luxury resort-at-sea
Stateroom options are many and varied: The Haven by Norwegian has 42 suites at the top of the ship with eighteen more located throughout the other decks. All through the ship there are innovative single studios, staterooms with ocean views, balcony and mini-suites, spa suites and bright inside cabins for budget-minded passengers.
The Breakaway will offer a true Ice Bar onboard, which will be kept at 17 degrees F. and feature ice sculptures of New York icons; the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and Chrysler Building. The Ice Bar is an arctic-like frozen chamber, guaranteed to give guests an ultimate thrill chill. The bar, seating and glasses will all be made entirely from ice. Located on deck eight, the Ice Bar will accommodate approximately 25 passengers at a time. They will be given hooded coats and gloves to keep warm. An additional charge for the Ice Bar will include two signature cocktails. You’ll need to book early to enjoy a Central Park, Times Square Lights or Broadway Dream cocktail. For non-alcoholic drinks, the Lady Liberty and the Coney Island are in the mix.
For a virtual cruise of the incredible variety of features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit www. breakaway.ncl.com/. To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional or call Norwegian at 800-327-7030. Online visit www.ncl.com.
Written by Don Church and Tony Schillaci, Out and Travelin’
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