![]() ![]() ![]() I was skeptical about a cruise line's ability to administer literally thousands of tests during embarkation but if they figured out how to do it, it seemed better than running around searching for a testing provider, not to mention the cost savings.Īfter I made my booking, I received a message from NCL saying that it would conduct two Covid tests at the pier. One of the things I liked about NCL's approach was that it stated it would handle the Covid testing at the pier, rather than requiring the guests to obtain a negative test result on their own. In addition, the ship would not be sailing at full capacity, which should not only reduce crowding but result in a safer cruise experience. It was also my understanding that the air filtration system aboard the ship had been enhanced to weed out pathogens. Since the percentage of people in the general population who are vaccinated is considerably less than 100 percent, the community aboard the Breakaway should present less risk than going to the local supermarket. I was impressed by the protocols that NCL said it would implement particularly, that all guests and crew would be fully vaccinated and there would be testing done before passengers boarded the ship. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo's famous admonition kept ringing in my ears: “The timid may stay at home.”ĭuring the pause in cruising, the cruise lines had developed a series of protocols for increasing passenger safety with regard to Covid. In addition, the risk did not appear to be any greater than staying at a hotel, using public transportation or going to the theater or a sporting event. ports based upon evidence produced through a series of test cruises. During the summer, the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) had issued a warning about cruising, However, during the same time period, the CDC was granting the cruise lines permission to restart sailing from U.S. The threshold issue in deciding whether to book this cruise was whether it was too soon to start cruising again. While the events leading up to this cruise were a gauntlet (discussed below), the actual cruise on Breakaway (discussed in Part II) was one of the best I have experienced on Breakaway. Over the years, I have found her to be an enjoyable, mass-market large ship. Of my 265 cruises, seven cruises had been on Breakaway prior to this one. It would be Norwegian Breakaway's first cruise from New York City since the pause in cruising due to the Covid 19 pandemic. ![]() ![]() The coming days will also see her first crew members arrive as they settle into their cabins and familiarize themselves with this massive vessel.This was a seven-day cruise to Bermuda. She will remain here for the next few days whilst the remaining tests, trials and other works are carried out. Norwegian Breakaway is currently berthed at the Meyer Werft yard pier. The outdoor area will also play host to a gelato bar which is a first for Norwegian Cruise Line. She will also feature areas like that of her sister ship Norwegian Epic including Bliss Ultra Lounge and O’Sheehan’s Neighbourhood Bar and Grill. The Waterfront will consist of outdoor dining and lounge options including an Italian restaurant, seafood restaurant, Steakhouse, cocktail bar and a beer and whiskey bar. 678 Ocean Place will also lead out into the Waterfront which will be located on deck 8. It will spread out across decks six, seven and eight. She will feature a three deck high indoor complex of restaurants, bars, entertainment and gaming which will be named 678 Ocean Place. So what can her guests expect? Image courtesy of Meyer Werft The 145,000 gt cruise ship has a length overall of 324 m, and is 39.70 n wide, taking that into consideration can you believe she has taken just 17 months to construct! There are just 64 more days to go until Norwegian Cruise Line’s, Norwegian Breakaway, officially joins the fleet and this morning her float-out took place at roughly 7am at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. ![]()
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