Davechipp74 Posted August 23, 2011 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2011 You are here: Home / Featured / Cruise News / Norwegian announces ‘Project Breakaway’ start date Norwegian announces ‘Project Breakaway’ start date August 19, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment The first of two 'Project Breakaway' ships. Norwegian announced today that the steel cutting for the first ‘Project Breakaway’ ship will take place at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany during the week of September 20, 2011. The keel is set to be laid April 2012. This will be one of two new Freestyle Cruising ships that Norwegian will be launching. The ships will be 144,000 tons and the biggest ships Meyer Werft shipyard has ever built. Like sister ship Norwegian Epic, there will be studio cabins to accommodate single passengers. The overall design theme for Project Breakaway’s staterooms is “modern boutique meets the sea,” says CEO Sheehan. In addition, the Haven will be added at the top of the ship offering 24-hr butler service, white-tablecloth in-suite dining, and priority reservations in specialty restaurants. The two ships have been slated for a 2013 and 2014 delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted August 23, 2011 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Will definately be watching as these come together!! ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davechipp74 Posted August 23, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted August 23, 2011 its not too early to start stalking this ship :o i think i read somewhere that booking starts this oct. if its true im gonna book for first revenue cruise that is not TA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted August 23, 2011 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I suppose this means they have had economic success with Epic. Certainly they would not build two more ships where you can go a week without seeing the ocean unless enough people were paying money to fill the little closet-sized rooms aboard. I wonder if there has been any significant drift of people to the lines with smaller, more intimate ship experiences on offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted August 23, 2011 #5 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I suppose this means they have had economic success with Epic. Certainly they would not build two more ships where you can go a week without seeing the ocean unless enough people were paying money to fill the little closet-sized rooms aboard. I wonder if there has been any significant drift of people to the lines with smaller, more intimate ship experiences on offer. I just sailed on a smaller Carnival ship and I can only say that I missed my Epic behemoth immensely. For all the complaining that people have done about the Epic rooms, the rooms on this ship were smaller, older and far less comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHAM1 Posted August 23, 2011 #6 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I think we may try to snag one of the early bookings in 2013. How long do you think it will take them to work out any "kinks"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiyana4 Posted August 23, 2011 #7 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I suppose this means they have had economic success with Epic. Certainly they would not build two more ships where you can go a week without seeing the ocean unless enough people were paying money to fill the little closet-sized rooms aboard. I wonder if there has been any significant drift of people to the lines with smaller, more intimate ship experiences on offer. Believe it or not, there is a large demand for large ships. Smaller, more intimate ships seldom (if ever) have all the amenities found on these newer, larger vessels. I guess you have no plans to sail the Oasis or Allure either. And you do realize they make balconies for those who want to see the ocean, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crew mom Posted August 23, 2011 #8 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I always enjoy watching the ships come together thru Meyer Werft's webcam. Missed that with the Epic build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted August 23, 2011 #9 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I will be stalking again shortly! :D I really wish they would release the itinerary of where these ships will be going. I plan on buying a few cruise credit certificates on my upcoming cruise and would really like the details NCL! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprucetree Posted August 23, 2011 #10 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I spoke to my NCL TA yesterday and he said they will begin taking reservations in October for the first of the new ships. However, at this time he does not know where it will sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davechipp74 Posted August 23, 2011 Author #11 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I will be stalking again shortly! :Dand would really like the details NCL! :) you may be in a good position to do some stalking sooner then you think i was on the GEM in jan '10, and they had a whole presentation all about the EPIC, it was almost an hour long and they went into great detail about a lot, in fact it prompted me to buy future cruise rewards. it was only a few weeks after i got back home did i see the same info come out on different web sites. so maybe you can check the freestyle daily for some sort of project breakaway presentation. i wouldnt be surprised if NCL was giving a sneek peek onboard before its released on the net. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted September 7, 2011 #12 Share Posted September 7, 2011 For those who haven't seen it yet...NCL has picked the finalist that came up with the names to the 2 new project breakaway ships: -Norwegian Bliss, David Menker,Texas -Norwegian Breakaway, Kimberly Powell,Louisiana -Norwegian Escape, Joseph Funigiello,Florida -Norwegian Getaway, Dennis Hultman,Virginia -Norwegian Journey, Florence Pflaster,North Carolina Hopefully this hasn't been posted yet. If so, sorry, but I didn't see it yet. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quercus alba Posted September 7, 2011 #13 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Was just about to post this myself. I hope they go with Bliss and Escape--fewer syllables... (I'm afraid if they pick "Journey" that we'll be treated to unending renditions of "Don't Stop Believing" on board...:rolleyes:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverman Posted September 7, 2011 #14 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I just saw that. I wish they would have picked one of mine! I did out in Journey but I guess I wasnt fast enough. On their Facebook page they are asking which one you like. I put in Escape and Journey. I hope someone from this board wins!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted September 7, 2011 #15 Share Posted September 7, 2011 My vote is for Bliss. We had a WONDERFUL time at the Bliss last year and it just fits me. hehe :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajones007 Posted September 7, 2011 #16 Share Posted September 7, 2011 (I'm afraid if they pick "Journey" that we'll be treated to unending renditions of "Don't Stop Believing" on board...:rolleyes:) Of the 5 to choose from, I would choose Journey. Then they can use for marketing their freestyle cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflower47 Posted September 7, 2011 #17 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I also vote for the Bliss. Just sounds right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted September 7, 2011 #18 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Bliss and Breakaway....I have a feeling they wanted Breakaway to be one of the names from the very start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcreek Posted September 7, 2011 #19 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Of the 5 to choose from, I would choose Journey. Then they can use for marketing their freestyle cruising. LOL how perfect! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMMD Posted September 7, 2011 #20 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Finalists announced in NCL ship naming contest At least 2 of my names were chosen: Bliss & Journey. Unfortunately I entered them too late. Not loving Breakaway or Getaway. Hope one of the Finalists is a CC member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkportersat Posted September 7, 2011 #21 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I had submitted Escape...guess I wasn't first :( Finalists announced in NCL ship naming contest At least 2 of my names were chosen: Bliss & Journey. Unfortunately I entered them too late. Not loving Breakaway or Getaway. Hope one of the Finalists is a CC member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflower47 Posted September 7, 2011 #22 Share Posted September 7, 2011 For those who haven't seen it yet...NCL has picked the finalist that came up with the names to the 2 new project breakaway ships: -Norwegian Bliss, David Menker,Texas -Norwegian Breakaway, Kimberly Powell,Louisiana -Norwegian Escape, Joseph Funigiello,Florida -Norwegian Getaway, Dennis Hultman,Virginia -Norwegian Journey, Florence Pflaster,North Carolina Hopefully this hasn't been posted yet. If so, sorry, but I didn't see it yet. :) Does anyone know if any of these finalists are members of CC msg boards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted September 7, 2011 #23 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Project Breakaway ship named Norwegian Breakaway? Wow, that just goes right off the creativity meter there, doesn't it. Completely rigged. I want my contest entry fee back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabincop Posted September 7, 2011 #24 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I love Bliss and they do have Bliss lounge I also like Escape, just thinkin a ship with breakaway in the name may freak some people out not me but ya never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted September 7, 2011 #25 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I dont like those names...They dont fit in well with the other NCL fleet. If i had to pick one, my vote will go to Journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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