Norwegian Breakaway - Canada & New England
A late-summer round-trip from Boston that strings together the best of the Gulf of Maine and the Canadian Maritimes: Portland, Bar Harbor, Halifax, and Saint John. Breakaway sails this route repeatedly from August through October 2026, with an unusually long call in Saint John (11:30 AM to 11:00 PM) that leaves time for a Bay of Fundy excursion and an evening in the Uptown district.
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Ship Details — Norwegian Breakaway
View full Norwegian Breakaway detailsYear Built
2013
Tonnage
145,655 GT
Passengers
3,963
Crew
1,657
Decks
18
Class
Breakaway
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Onboard Amenities
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About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Norwegian Breakaway
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Norwegian Breakaway sailing. Based on 7,500 discussions.
Norwegian Breakaway, a 2013 Breakaway-class ship for roughly 3,900 guests at double occupancy, made its name as a big, energetic, freestyle-cruising vessel sailing year-round from New York. Its signature feature is The Waterfront, an oceanfront boardwalk where restaurants and bars open onto the sea, paired with an action-packed top deck of two Aqua Parks, waterslides and a towering ropes course. The vibe is lively and family-friendly rather than refined, and a 2020 and 2025 refurbishment have kept the ship feeling current.
What People Love
- The Haven is a genuine ship-within-a-ship: private pool, lounge, restaurant and an expanded Deck 17 sun deck with cabanas that stays quiet and feels like a separate luxury vessel
- The Waterfront oceanfront boardwalk is a standout, letting you eat and drink at railings overlooking the sea rather than being boxed inside
- Strong specialty dining, with the new Palomar Mediterranean seafood venue described by reviewers as a seafood-lover's paradise and an enlarged Cagney's Steakhouse
Common Complaints
- The Garden Cafe buffet draws habitual lines and feels cramped and tight on seating when the ship sails full
- Crowding is a recurring complaint, with guests reporting lines for entertainment and not enough seating for popular shows
- Food and service quality are inconsistent across the ship, a frequent theme in mixed reviews
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