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Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Breakaway is a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship of the Breakaway class, in service since 2013. She measures 145,655 gross tons and carries 3,903 guests with a crew of 1,657. She sails Canada and New England, Bermuda, Caribbean itineraries.
About Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Breakaway is the first of two Breakaway-class ships, about 145,700 gross tons with 3,903 guests at double occupancy; her name came from a public naming contest announced in 2011. Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, built her, and she entered service in 2013. Refurbished in 2025, she has The Waterfront, a ropes course, a Kids' Aqua Park, the Skyy Vodka Ice Bar and the Palomar restaurant. She spends spring to autumn on Bermuda and Canada and New England cruises from Boston and the winter on Caribbean cruises from New Orleans.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- Canada and New EnglandBoston to Quebec City, at its best in autumn
- Bermudaspring to autumn from New York, New Jersey and Boston
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
Home port: Boston, Massachusetts.
Flying in for your cruise?
Norwegian Breakaway sails from Boston, Massachusetts. The airport is Boston Logan International (BOS), with 13 lounges to wait in before you board.
- British Airways LoungeBOS Terminal E4.7 ★
- Emirates LoungeBOS Terminal E4.7 ★
- Chase Sapphire Lounge by The ClubBOS Terminal B4.6 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Breakaway is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line and belongs to its Breakaway class.
How big is Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Breakaway measures 145,655 gross tons and 326 metres in length, with 18 decks.
How crowded does Norwegian Breakaway feel?
Norwegian Breakaway has a passenger space ratio of 37.3: 145,655 gross tons for 3,903 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Norwegian Breakaway feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Norwegian Breakaway carry?
Norwegian Breakaway carries 3,903 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,657 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Norwegian Breakaway enter service?
Norwegian Breakaway entered service in 2013 and was last refurbished in 2025.
Where does Norwegian Breakaway sail?
Norwegian Breakaway sails Canada and New England, Bermuda and Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is Boston, Massachusetts.
Which airport should I fly into for Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Breakaway sails from Boston, Massachusetts. Fly into Boston Logan International (BOS), which has 13 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Norwegian Breakaway; this page links to Deck plans.
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