![]() ![]()  I was pleasantly surprised with the numerous included restaurants, both in selection and quality.   The extra charge dining options are excellent values when compared to big city prices if you take into account the quality of the experience. Much is made of the specialty dining, and rightfully so however the complimentary dining certainly meets expectations. Public areas dominate 3 decks inside and 2+ decks outside.  678 Ocean Place, is both pretty and vibrant and anchors indoor activities and shows. The stunning glass chandelier and glass steps are tasteful and elegant and hark of days gone by with an updated flair. I was personally disappointed in the Waterfront. I had admired it in the brochure and at the web site but when I saw  it, it was not at all as pictured. Instead it had obstructed views from the lifeboats. Outside, she is boxy and brightly painted, inside she is more refined and attractive. She is easy to navigate with the help of touch screens located throughout the ship.  The casinos were lively and not too loud. It is necessary to go through the Casino to traverse Deck 7, which may take some planning for those that are smoke sensitive. One of the reasons that I think that the Breakaway will appeal to families who vacation in Vegas is that it has all of the “Vegas Gee Whiz” but at a lower cost of what a family would pay to go to Vegas. The Casino is massive, taking up much of Deck 7. There is even in-room gambling, but I did not personally try my hand at ga mbling. This ship can easily captivate a family for a week. The sheer volume of space dedicated to the children/teen programs is impressive coupled with the massive open deck area dedicated to fun activities. Families are where this ship took center stage with excellent and spacious kids and teens programs and a amazing variety of diversions.  It will take time for them to refurbish existing tonnage to fit the new Norwegian Cruise Line image, but I personally feel they have the dedication and infrastructure in place to do so. I can personally see them growing their business from first time cruisers with families, tapping into traditional family vacation markets as diverse as Branson to Vegas.  The problems that plagued this cruise line are disappearing. “Was” is the operative word here now that Kevin Sheehan is at the helm. This Is Not Your Grandmother’s Cruise Shipįor many years, my opinion of NCL and its struggles was that it was a top down issue. ![]()
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