Norwegian Breakaway deck plans

Norwegian Breakaway (2013-built, last refurbished in January 2025; “Norwegian Edge” refurbishment in 2018) is the first of the two Breakaway-class Norwegian Cruise Line ships, together with NCL Getaway (2014). She is also among the Norwegian “Nickelodeon” ships, along with her sister Getaway, the larger Epic, Gem, and Jewel. Norwegian Breakaway is additionally notable as the largest passenger vessel ever homeported in New York City. The next (and larger) Norwegian class comprises the Breakaway-Plus ships NCL Escape (2015) and NCL Joy (2017, formerly Norwegian Bliss).

The Norwegian Breakaway deck plan shows a total of 2014 staterooms (15 types across 42 categories) accommodating 3963 passengers (maximum capacity 4819), served by 1660 crew. The vessel has 18 decks (14 accessible to passengers, 10 with cabins), 29 dining options (9 complimentary), 22 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools, 5 waterslides, 9 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpools), and 16 elevators.

NCL Breakaway deck plan changes – 2018 refurbishment review

The 2018 drydock refurbishment (April 28 – May 8) at Damen Shiprepair Brest (France) included:

• fully refreshed public spaces (new flooring/carpeting, updated furniture)
• new carpeting in all staterooms
• addition of Los Lobos Cantina (complimentary Mexican restaurant)
• addition of Spice H2O (adults-only serenity deck with swimming pool, hot tubs, full-service bar, nightly entertainment, and DJs)
• addition of Syd Norman's Pour House (formerly “Fat Cats Jazz and Blues Club”), featuring redesigned decor, new carpets and furniture, classic rock live performances, and an updated drink menu
• repair of shaft bearings and replacement of slewing seals on the vessel's two ABB azipod thrusters; both propellers were removed for the operation; both bow thrusters were dismantled and maintained; both Fincantieri stabilizers were refitted; the hull was repainted

Drydock 2018 was part of NCL's “Norwegian Edge” fleetwide upgrade program, a two-year project with a budget of USD 400 million. Each drydock cost approximately USD 35–40 million.