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July 30, 2013  |  By Emma Smith In Cruise lines

NCL orders second ‘Breakaway plus’ vessel

Norwegian Breakaway cruises

Hot on the heels of the announcement that it plans to launch a new ‘Breakaway Plus’ cruise ship in October 2015, Norwegian Cruise Line has just revealed plans for a second one in the spring of 2017.

Like her sister vessel, the ship will weigh in at around 163,000 gross tons and cater for 4,200 passengers, making them the largest vessels in the NCL fleet. The new vessel will continue the flurry of new ship activity for the line, which started earlier this year with the delivery of the 4,000-passenger Norwegian Breakaway, and which will continue with the delivery of her sister ship the Norwegian Getaway in January 2014.

Though larger, both ‘Breakaway Plus’ ships are set to have a similar design and range of innovations to the Breakaway class vessels. Judging by the features that the brand-new Norwegian Breakaway boasts, we can expect an open-air boardwalk, a huge aquapark, an even bigger choice of suites and staterooms and of course, some eye-catching hull art. Though with more space, we could be in for some brand-new features too.

Chief Executive Officer for the line, Kevin Sheehan, elaborated: “The incredible response we’ve received from guests, travel agents and media regarding Norwegian Breakaway only reinforced our decision to add a second Breakaway Plus vessel to our fleet. With groundbreaking elements yet to be announced and an additional deck to incorporate further innovations, our two Breakaway Plus ships will provide guests even more ways to experience all that the new Norwegian has to offer.”

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Emma Smith
Emma has more than six years' experience as a writer and has been in the travel industry for over a year. She loves learning of new places and cruise ships coming to market, as well as discovering fun and exciting activities to do while you sail. She has cruised with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises and is looking to get something in diary for 2021! Her favourite things to see on a ship include excellent entertainment, a delicious cocktail menu and extraordinary dining venues.

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