Top Decks to Feature First Five-Slide Aqua Park, Kids’ Aqua Park,
Largest Ropes Course at Sea and New Mini-Golf
Largest Ropes Course at Sea and New Mini-Golf
MIAMI – Norwegian Breakaway will take recreation and outdoor fun to new heights
when it launches in April 2013.
The ship’s top decks
will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water
slides, including twin Free Fall slides, the first ever at sea, and a
three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at
sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball
court, rock climbing wall and more. The line also announced that the
ship will feature Nickelodeon experiences for the whole family and will
include a Nickelodeon themed Kids’ Aqua Park.
“Norwegian Breakaway’s outdoor
decks will offer spectacular fun and thrills for the entire family,”
said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian’s chief executive officer. “As a sports
enthusiast, I am so excited about
the extraordinary recreation and the over-the-top ways to play on this
incredible new ship. From the amazing Aqua Park to the thrilling ropes
course with its ‘plank’ feature, Norwegian Breakaway has been designed
to ensure that our guests will have the time
of their lives.”
The Aqua Park is Norwegian’s
biggest yet and features five multi-story water slides. Norwegian
Breakaway is the first cruise ship to feature the Free Fall – two
side-by-side slides where guests will stand
up and have the floor drop from underneath, propelling them into a
thrilling loop. Offering another first with a twist are two additional
side-by-side twister slides – called The Whip -- that deliver an
unforgettable adrenaline rush as they plunge guests on
a spiral race to the finish line. For those who prefer a more relaxing
ride, there is a family-friendly open-flume body slide. The Aqua Park
also features a Kids’ Aqua Park, two swimming pools, four hot tubs and
the Breezeway Bar & Grill, a semi-open air
eatery.
In the Kids’ Aqua Park, children
can cool off with colorful, whimsical and larger than life Nickelodeon
characters from Bikini Bottom, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick,
Squidward and more. The
tropical area will include a kid-sized pool and slide, along with
multiple water features that squirt and shower guests with delight.
The three-story sports complex will
be Norwegian’s largest and feature the line’s first ever ropes course,
the largest one at sea. The ropes course with its multi-level structure
will challenge guests
to more than 40 different elements, including a zip track. For a thrill
like no other, guests will confront The Plank, a platform that extends
eight feet over the side of the ship. Those who choose to test their
courage on The Plank will be rewarded by having
their photo taken after conquering this heart-pounding, yet
breathtaking, feat.
Kids will be challenged as well with a special ropes
course just for them. In another first for the line, the nine-hole
ocean-themed miniature golf course is located beneath the
ropes course, offering family fun with friendly competition. A rock
climbing wall, bungee trampoline and spider web, a 24-foot enclosed
climbing cage complete with a spiral slide, round out the activities.
Nickelodeon Experiences
Norwegian Breakaway will be the fourth
Norwegian ship to offer Nickelodeon experiences, including the all-new
Pajama Jam Character Breakfast, Dora’s Dance Party, where kids will have
the chance to sing
and dance to their favorite songs with Dora the Explorer and Team Nick;
Nickelodeon Character Meet and Greets; Story Time with Dora; and
Nickelodeon Arts and Crafts.
Nickelodeon also hits the main stage with entertainment everyone can enjoy. In addition,
Nickelodeon’s Splash Mobs add an element of surprise with spontaneous,
impromptu games
that are exciting for the whole family with pies, slime and other
surprises. Nickelodeon characters and themed activities will also be
featured in Splash Academy, the ship’s two-story youth area offering
merriment for kids ages three to 12.
Adult Only Areas
Norwegian Breakaway will also feature adult-only outdoor enclaves. Spice H2O,
located at the back of the ship on deck 16, is an adult-only escape
with contemporary Asian influences offering day-time
relaxation and night-time exhilaration. A bevy of sun loungers surround
a huge video screen, complete with two hot tubs and a soothing dual
waterfall feature, perfect for cooling off from the sun. At night,
guests can dance under the stars or chill at the
bar with accompanying lounge area, featuring comfortable seating while
admiring the ocean views.
On deck 17, guests ages 18 and over will have
the opportunity to enjoy another private retreat – Vibe Beach Club – by
purchasing an access pass. Complete with ocean views, an oversized hot
tub, luxurious chaise
loungers and a relaxing water feature, Vibe Beach Club will be the
ideal spot for adults to relax and unwind in a serene, comfortable
setting while soaking up the sun. A full-service bar, water spritzers
and chilled towels complete the exclusive experience.
Casual Dining
When hunger strikes, while enjoying all the
outdoor activities, guests can venture to the Garden Café, on deck 15,
which will offer an abundant assortment of delicious menu items for
breakfast, lunch
and dinner. This is Norwegian’s signature action station casual
restaurant where chefs cook fresh, prepared-to-order food as guests
watch, featuring seafood, pizza, fruit, soups, pasta, ethnic
specialties, burgers and desserts; offering extensive and varied
selections.
Currently under construction at Meyer Werft,
Norwegian Breakaway will arrive in her year-round homeport of New York
City in early May 2013. The ship will begin weekly summer seven-day
cruises to Bermuda on Sunday,
May 12, 2013. From October 2013 through April 2014, the ship will
offer voyages from the heart of Manhattan to the Bahamas & Florida
and the Southern Caribbean.
For more information on the incredible features and accommodations on Norwegian Breakaway, visit
www.breakaway.ncl.com.
To book a cruise on Norwegian Breakaway, contact a travel professional, call Norwegian at 800-327-7030
or visit www.ncl.com. Comment on today’s announcement on our Facebook page:
www.ncl.com/facebook.
Limited Time Family Offer
For families that are looking to cruise in
2012 and enjoy the line’s existing fleet’s water slides and recreational
activities, Norwegian Cruise Line is offering the “Little
Norwegian’s Explore For Free” promotion for a limited time. New
2012 cruise reservations made now through May 13, 2012 will receive
complimentary Norwegian-sponsored shore excursions* for children ages 3
to 12 and half off shore excursions for and teens
(13 to 17 years old) when in the same stateroom with a paying adult on
the same excursion. This applies to all 2012 sailings fleet-wide for
all ports of call. Families can whale watch in Alaska; explore ancient
cities in Europe; or have fun in the sun on
a snorkel excursion in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda or Hawai’i.
*Motorized flight tours, golf, Orlando theme parks and Atlantis in the Bahamas
excluded.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in
cruise travel with a 45-year history of breaking the boundaries of
traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle
Cruising which has revolutionized
the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.
Today, Norwegian invites consumers to “Cruise
Like a Norwegian” on one of its 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising
ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise
vacation on some of the newest
and most contemporary ships at sea. The Company has two 4,000-passenger
vessels, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, on order for
delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.
Norwegian’s largest and most innovative
Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, debuted in June 2010 and has
been named “Best Overall Cruise Ship” by the readers of
Travel Weekly. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line
of Blue Man Group, appearing for the first time at sea on Norwegian
Epic, as well as the official cruise line of Legends in Concert, Second
City® Comedy Troupe, Howl at the Moon Dueling
Pianos, and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids.
Cirque Dreams™ & Dinner is also featured on board Norwegian Epic as
the first show of its kind at sea under a big top.
For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit
www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).
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