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Norwegian Breakaway
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The Norwegian Breakaway was built in 2013 and is among Norwegian’s 19 ships in its fleet. The Breakaway is included in the cruise line’s Breakaway Class. In the cruise ship stats below, you’ll find the Norwegian Breakaway vs all of the other Norwegian ships.
Norwegian Breakaway Size
How big is the Norwegian Breakaway? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Norwegian Breakaway. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
Norwegian Breakaway Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Norwegian Breakaway can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
3,963
passengers
Norwegian Avg: 3,073 guests
Norwegian Breakaway Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Norwegian Breakaway is 3,963 guests. The average capacity for the 19 active ships in Norwegian’s fleet is 3,073 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Norwegian ships has a minimum of 1,936 guests and a maximum of 4,266 passengers.
1,657
crew
Norwegian Avg: 1,303 staff
Norwegian Breakaway Crew Members: Staff on the Norwegian Breakaway include 1,657 crew members. That’s a guest to staff ratio of 2.4 to 1. The average Norwegian ship includes 1,303 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.4 to 1.
Norwegian Breakaway Passenger Capacity and Crew
vs Norwegian Fleet
Norwegian Breakaway Length
How long is the Breakaway? From end to end, the Norwegian Breakaway length equals 1068 feet (326 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 19 active vessels in Norwegian’s fleet, measuring 987 feet (301 meters).
1,068
feet long
Norwegian Avg: 987 feet
The smallest Norwegian ship (in terms of length) measures 832 feet (254 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1094 feet (334 meters).
Our chart below shows the length of the Norwegian Breakaway vs all other active Norwegian ships.
Norwegian Breakaway Ship Length
vs all Norwegian Ships
Norwegian Breakaway Built Date
When was the Norwegian Breakaway Built? The Norwegian Breakaway was built in 2013 and joined the cruise line’s Breakaway Class.
Norwegian includes 19 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998. The average Norwegian ship is 14 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
2013
built date
Norwegian Avg: 2007
When was the last Norwegian Breakaway Dry Dock? The Norwegian Breakaway experienced dry dock improvements in 2020.
2020
renovation date
Renovations included the following: Norwegian Bliss experienced a dry dock effort in 2020, including mostly technical improvements and cabin upgrades. Prior to that, the Norwegian Bliss underwent a significant refurbishment in May 2018. The dry dock was completed in Brest, France and included the following: new floors and furniture in public spaces; cabin carpeting replaced; Los Lobos Mexican Cantina added; Spice H2O added on the Serenity Deck; Syd Norman's Pour House replaced Fat Cat's Jazz and Blues Club.
Norwegian Breakaway Deck Plans
The Norwegian Breakaway has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 5. The highest passenger deck is Deck 18.
What does the Norwegian Breakaway offer in terms of “things to do?” The ship features 20 restaurants, 10 bars, 13 activities, and 9 other features for your enjoyment.
Click below to access deck plans for the Norwegian Breakaway. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all “things to do” offered on that level of the ship.
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Norwegian Breakaway - All Deck Plans
Norwegian Breakaway Info
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Norwegian Breakaway ship class?
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Breakaway class.
What does the Norwegian Breakaway offer in terms of things to do?
The ship features 20 restaurants, 10 bars, 13 activities, 3 shows and 9 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
How many decks are on the Norwegian Breakaway?
The Norwegian Breakaway has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 18.
What is the Norwegian Breakaway capacity?
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Norwegian Breakaway. The ship's capacity is 3,963. When comparing the occupancy to the average Norwegian passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,073 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.
How old is the Norwegian Breakaway?
The Norwegian Breakaway was built in 2013. Norwegian includes 19 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998. The average Norwegian ship is 14 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2011
Is the Norwegian Breakaway a good ship?
Each of Norwegian's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Norwegian Breakaway is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
How long is the Norwegian Breakaway?
From end to end, the Spectrum of the Seas length equals 1,068 feet (326 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 19 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 987 feet (301 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.