Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway is one of Norwegian's 21 active ships and first entered service in 2013 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 145,655 gross tons, 1,068 feet in length, and 18 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,963 guests and approximately 1,657 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $840 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Norwegian Breakaway
Ship Stats
Year Built
2013
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
145,655 GT
Length
1,068 ft
Capacity
3,963
Crew
1,657
Cost
$840 million
Decks
18
Breakaway Class
Breakaway Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Norwegian. The first ship introduced in this class was Norwegian Breakaway (2013), followed by Norwegian Getaway (2014).
Norwegian Breakaway Ship Age
Norwegian Breakaway entered service in 2013. Across Norwegian's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 10 of 21 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Norwegian Breakaway
Current ship
Norwegian Breakaway Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
The Breakaway underwent a major refurbishment in March 2025. Key additions included Horizon Park with an expansive live music stage and the Silver Screen Bistro. The Vibe Beach Club and The Haven Sundeck were both expanded with additional seating and luxury cabanas, and Palomar was introduced as the new signature seafood venue.
Norwegian Breakaway Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Norwegian's fleet
Norwegian Breakaway measures 1,068 feet (326 m) (vs Norwegian fleet average of 994 ft) and has gross tonnage of 145,655 GT (vs fleet average of 123,300 GT). It ranks 6 of 21 by length and 8 of 21 by tonnage in Norwegian's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Norwegian Breakaway vs Norwegian fleet averages
Norwegian Breakaway carries 3,963 passengers (vs Norwegian average of 3,073) and has 1,657 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,303). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.39:1 compared with Norwegian's overall 2.36:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,963
passengers
Crew Members
1,657
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.39 : 1
Norwegian Avg
2.36 : 1
Norwegian Breakaway
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Breakaway.
Deck 15buffetGarden Cafe
Deck 6cafeStarbucks
Deck 6main dining roomSavor
Deck 6main dining roomTaste
Deck 7main dining roomThe Manhattan Room
Deck 16quick eatsAmerican Diner
Deck 7quick eatsO'Sheehan's Bar & Grill
Deck 7quick eatsShanghai's Noodle Bar
Deck 15quick eatsThe Marketplace
Deck 8specialtyCagney's Steakhouse
Deck 8specialtyLa Cucina
Deck 6specialtyLe Bistro
Deck 8specialtyPalomar
Deck 6specialtySilver Screen Bistro
Deck 6specialtyTeppanyaki
Deck 16specialtyThe Haven Restaurant
Deck 8specialtyThe Raw Bar
Deck 8specialtyWasabi
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. 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.
Deck 5 of 14
Frequently Asked Questions
Norwegian Breakaway quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Norwegian Breakaway Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the Norwegian Breakaway buffet on Deck 15 of the ship.
The Breakaway underwent a major refurbishment in March 2025. Key additions included Horizon Park with an expansive live music stage and the Silver Screen Bistro. The Vibe Beach Club and The Haven Sundeck were both expanded with additional seating and luxury cabanas, and Palomar was introduced as the new signature seafood venue.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Breakaway class.
The ship features 18 restaurants, 16 bars, 32 activities, 0 shows and 7 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.
The Norwegian Breakaway has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 18.
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 3,120 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.
The Norwegian Breakaway was built in 2013. Norwegian includes 21 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2026. The average Norwegian ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
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.
From end to end, the Norwegian Breakaway length equals 1,068 feet (326 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 21 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 994 feet (303 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.