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I Took a Freestyle Megaship Cruise - Too Big?

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👁️ 314K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 21:38
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🧍 Best for SoloMediterranean · Summer · 9 nightsFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I've just disembarked a cruise on one of the world's most exciting cruise ships where I braved a fivetory drop slide and walked the plank 18 decks above the ocean.

The cruise was on board Norwegian Breakaway. And even though I've been cruising with Norwegians since I was 11, this cruise was very different.

I decided on this cruise that I would actually prefer an inside cabin with access to this space rather than a balcony cabin, which I was not expecting.

The weather that we had on this cruise was ideal. It was hot but not too hot.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book specialty restaurants and excursions in advance using the app.
Consider an inside cabin with access to Vibe Beach Club for value and comfort.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelm due to ship size and number of guestsThe ship is well-organized, and the app helps plan activities efficiently.
Crowds at bars and loungesGood weather spread guests out, and the ship never felt too busy.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Norwegian Breakaway too big to enjoy?
QHow does the experience compare to newer Norwegian ships?
QWhat is it like to cruise solo on a large megaship?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Civitavecchia2 Happy Bacon
Cannes2 Happy Bacon
Olbia3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the world's most exciting cruise ships, where I braved a 5-storey drop slide and walked the plank 18 decks above the ocean. The cruise was onboard Norwegian Breakaway and even though I have been cruising with Norwegian since I was 11, this cruise was very different. From my tiny solo cabin to quirky speciality restaurants, I did things I’ve never done on a cruise before. In total, the Norwegian Breakaway can hold over 4000 guests and almost 2000 crew members. She has 19 bars, 15 restaurants and is as long as 74 cars in a row. She is a big big cruise ship and I spent 9 days onboard trying to see and do everything. ** Pssst, you'll see 'ad' or 'paid promotion' on all content created on this trip as it was a press trip. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and Norwegian have made no changes to this video. That means that I get to show you things I normally off limits and you get bonus content like how I stayed in a studio solo cabin. Woohoo!! ** 😇🏆 I have two more videos from this cruise which are ready for you to view right now, well... after this video anyway! I hope you get comfy. 🫢😋 I Tried the Scariest Cruise Ship Activities at Sea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3-H6QiJhW8 (I got stuck in the waterslide, TWICE) 😅✌🏼 I Cruised in The WORLDS SMALLEST Cruise Ship Cabin (1 Guest Only): https://youtu.be/BlVpNrM_FIQ 🛏🩷 I went into this cruise with a really long to do list so I wondered if it might be a bit overwhelming. I also wasn’t sure how it would be visiting the Mediterranean ports in summer, with so many other people and I hoped that it wouldn’t be too crowded in the bars and lounges onboard. When Norwegian Breakaway launched she was described as being fun, flashy and modern. But that was over a decade ago so I hoped that the ship would still live up to that. I cruised recently on Norwegians newest cruise ship Norwegian Aqua so I was a little nervous that this ship might not be able to compare. ▶ FREE COURSE. Avoid expensive and time-consuming cruise mistakes, I’ll show you everything you need to know. : http://EmmaCruises.com/FreeCourse ▶ Been on or booked a cruise? Use code EMMACRUISES for 10% off your custom cruise map: https://TheCruiseMaps.com/EmmaCruises ▶ Let's get you on a cruise!: https://EmmaCruises.com/Book-a-Cruise *** ▶ Shop Cruise T-Shirts and Gifts: https://EmmaCruisesShop.com ▶ Get Insurance: https://emmacruises.com/cruise-travel-insurance-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-step-by-step-guide/ 🥳🥳 hello@emmacruises.com