Norwegian Breakaway - Western Caribbean from New Orleans
Breakaway's winter 2026-2027 homeport is New Orleans, sailing weekly down the Mississippi and across the Gulf to Cozumel, Roatan, Harvest Caye, and Costa Maya. The route bookends four straight port days with two full sea days, and starting or ending the trip with a night in the French Quarter is half the appeal.
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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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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