Norwegian Cruise Line · Breakaway Class

Norwegian Breakaway: ship guide

The original Breakaway Class ship: The Waterfront, The Haven and a 2025 refresh.

Best for: Northeast and Gulf Coast families and couples who want a big, freshly updated ship with lots of restaurants and nightlife without flying to the port. Sails from Boston, New Orleans in 2026 and 2027.

Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Breakaway
145,655gross tons
3,903guests at double occupancy
1,657crew
14decks
2013entered service, refurbished 2025
1,068 ftlong
2,014staterooms

About Norwegian Breakaway

Norwegian Breakaway launched in 2013 as the first of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Breakaway Class and introduced The Waterfront, a quarter-mile oceanfront promenade lined with restaurants and bars that lets you dine and drink outdoors. At 145,655 gross tons with 3,903 guests at double occupancy and a crew of 1,657, it is a big-ship experience with Norwegian’s Freestyle approach: no fixed dining times, three main dining rooms and a long list of specialty restaurants.

A three-week dry dock in early 2025 gave Breakaway the Silver Screen Bistro dining-and-movies venue, the outdoor Horizon Park stage, The Stadium family activity area, Palomar Mediterranean seafood in place of Ocean Blue, an expanded Cagney’s Steakhouse and bigger Vibe Beach Club and Haven sundecks. Those join signature spaces such as the Aqua Park with its Free Fall slides, the ropes course and The Plank, the Ice Bar and Syd Norman’s Pour House rock club.

For 2026 and 2027 Breakaway is a no-fly ship for the Northeast and the Gulf. It sails seven-day Bermuda cruises from Boston with a Halifax call from spring through late summer, Canada and New England itineraries in the fall, then repositions to New Orleans for seven and eight-day Western Caribbean cruises to Cozumel, Roatan and Harvest Caye from November 2026 through March 2027. It suits families, couples who want nightlife and anyone who likes a wide choice of restaurants.

  • The Waterfront oceanfront promenade with outdoor dining and bars
  • The Haven by Norwegian suite complex with private courtyard pool, restaurant and sundeck
  • Aqua Park with Free Fall waterslides, plus a multi-level ropes course and The Plank
  • Silver Screen Bistro, Horizon Park and The Stadium, all added in 2025
  • Ice Bar and Syd Norman’s Pour House live rock venue
  • Palomar Mediterranean seafood and an expanded Cagney’s Steakhouse
  • Studio staterooms for solo travelers with a private Studio Lounge
  • Mandara Spa with Thermal Suite and Salt Room

Staterooms and suites

Studio

Compact staterooms built for one with a full-size bed and access to the private Studio Lounge; Norwegian sells them without a single supplement, making Breakaway a strong pick for solo cruisers.

Inside

Standard inside staterooms with two lower beds that convert to a queen, plus family inside layouts that sleep more; the best value way to be on board a ship this full of things to do.

Oceanview

Picture-window staterooms with natural light and a sea view at a price between inside and balcony categories.

Balcony

The largest category on the ship, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto a private balcony; family balcony staterooms and Spa Balcony staterooms with Thermal Suite access are also offered.

Club Balcony Suite

Larger staterooms with a sitting area, bigger bathroom and balcony, plus perks such as priority specialty dining reservations; Sail Away and family versions are available.

The Haven

Norwegian’s ship-within-a-ship at the top of the ship with 24-hour butler and concierge service, a private courtyard pool, The Haven Restaurant and Lounge and an expanded private sundeck; suites range from Courtyard Penthouses and Spa Suites to 2-Bedroom Family Villas and the Deluxe Owner’s Suite with wraparound balcony at the bow.

Norwegian Breakaway deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 18 plan

Deck 18

Sun Deck, Basketball Court.

  • Basketball CourtA Sports Complex provides three stories of action-packed activities including two new additions that will test your skills like never before.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Norwegian Breakaway

Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Wasabi
Wasabi
Video Arcade
Video Arcade
Vibe Beach Club
Vibe Beach Club
Treasures
Treasures
Tradewinds
Tradewinds
The Welcome Aboard Show
The Welcome Aboard Show
The Time Zone
The Time Zone
The Tides
The Tides
The Raw Bar
The Raw Bar
The Photo Gallery
The Photo Gallery
The Marketplace
The Marketplace

Dining on Norwegian Breakaway

The Manhattan Room, Taste and SavorIncluded

Three complimentary main dining rooms with menus that change daily; The Manhattan Room is the grand two-level supper-club style room with a dance floor.

Garden CaféIncluded

Indoor buffet on Deck 15 serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

O’Sheehan’s Bar & GrillIncluded

24-hour pub on Deck 7 for fish and chips, Reubens and a game on the screens.

Shanghai’s Noodle Bar and American DinerIncluded

Complimentary Asian noodle and wok dishes on Deck 7, and a 1950s-style diner on Deck 16 for burgers, shakes and comfort food.

Cagney’s SteakhouseSpecialty

Norwegian’s signature American steakhouse, expanded in 2025, with premium Black Angus beef and seafood.

PalomarSpecialty

Mediterranean seafood restaurant on The Waterfront, new to Breakaway in 2025, with The Raw Bar next door for oysters and crudo.

Le Bistro and La CucinaSpecialty

Norwegian’s intimate French restaurant and its rustic Italian ristorante.

Teppanyaki and WasabiSpecialty

Japanese hibachi at a shared grill table, and a contemporary sushi and yakitori bar.

Silver Screen BistroSpecialty

Added in 2025 in place of the Spiegel Tent: handcrafted shareable dishes served in oversized recliners while a feature film plays on the big screen.

Entertainment and activities

  • Broadway Cabaret, Famous Riffz music trivia and Howl at the Moon dueling pianos
  • Syd Norman’s Pour House live rock club and the Ice Bar
  • Horizon Park open-air stage with 360-degree ocean views, added in 2025
  • Aqua Park with Free Fall waterslides and a kids’ splash area
  • Sports Complex with multi-level ropes course, The Plank and The Stadium family activity zone
  • Bliss Ultra Lounge nightclub and Casinos at Sea
  • Vibe Beach Club adults-only sun retreat with private cabanas
  • Mandara Spa with Thermal Suite and Salt Room

Families and who it suits

Splash Academy runs complimentary age-grouped activities for kids 3 to 12, Entourage is the teen lounge for ages 13 to 17, and the Aqua Park kids’ splash zone, The Stadium and family inside and balcony staterooms make Breakaway an easy choice for families.

Best for: Northeast and Gulf Coast families and couples who want a big, freshly updated ship with lots of restaurants and nightlife without flying to the port.

Sails from: Boston, New Orleans · Regions: Bermuda, Canada & New England, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean

Norwegian Breakaway questions we answer every day

How big is Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Breakaway is 145,655 gross tons and 1,068 feet long, with 2,014 staterooms carrying 3,903 guests at double occupancy and a crew of 1,657. Guest decks run from Deck 5 to Deck 18. It was the first Breakaway Class ship when it entered service in 2013 and is a sister to Norwegian Getaway.
When was Norwegian Breakaway last refurbished?
Breakaway completed a three-week dry dock in Brest, France in March 2025. Norwegian added the Silver Screen Bistro, Horizon Park, The Stadium, Palomar seafood restaurant and an expanded Cagney’s Steakhouse, and enlarged the Vibe Beach Club and The Haven sundeck. An earlier 2018 Norwegian Edge refit added Syd Norman’s Pour House and new stateroom carpets and furnishings.
Where does Norwegian Breakaway sail in 2026 and 2027?
Breakaway sails seven-day Bermuda cruises from Boston with a stop in Halifax from spring into late summer, followed by Canada and New England cruises in the fall. From November 2026 through March 2027 it sails Western Caribbean cruises from New Orleans to Cozumel, Roatan and Harvest Caye. It returns to Boston in April 2027 for another Bermuda season.
What is The Haven on Norwegian Breakaway?
The Haven is Norwegian’s private suite complex at the top of the ship. Guests get 24-hour butler service, a concierge, a private courtyard pool and hot tub, The Haven Restaurant and Lounge, and a private sundeck that was expanded in 2025. Suites include Courtyard Penthouses, Spa Suites, 2-Bedroom Family Villas and the Deluxe Owner’s Suite with a wraparound balcony.
What is included in the fare on Norwegian Breakaway?
The fare covers the three main dining rooms, Garden Café buffet, O’Sheehan’s 24-hour pub, Shanghai’s Noodle Bar and the American Diner, plus the theater shows, Aqua Park, ropes course, pools and Splash Academy. Specialty restaurants carry a cover charge and drinks and Wi-Fi are extra unless you add a package. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Norwegian allows it, something you will not get booking direct.
Is Norwegian Breakaway good for solo travelers?
Yes. Breakaway has Studio staterooms designed for one guest, sold without the usual single supplement, and Studio guests share a private Studio Lounge with its own bar and a nightly gathering. Freestyle dining with no assigned tables also makes it easy to eat when and where you like.

Facts checked against Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Breakaway dining, Norwegian Cruise Line newsroom: new and expanded guest experiences on Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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