Norwegian Breakaway Review
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I chose this as my first cruise primarily because I've always wanted to visit New Orleans, which was the starting port for this cruise. Plus, I've been a student of Maya archaeology since college, and this was my opportunity to see the Yucatan, and visit Maya ruins.
I was traveling with an experienced cruise-fan, though we each had our own studios. I loved the studio - just the right size, very convenient, and well designed. The studio lounge was wonderful - always filled with lovely snacks, and the best coffee on the ship.
Everything about this cruise exceeded my expectations - from the service and crew to the entertainment, food, and shore excursions. I will definately be back on an NCL cruise next year - already booked it.
Cabin Review
Studio Stateroom
Studio was compact, but complete and well designed. I was very happy with the quality of the finishes. The service was great - room stewards provided excellent service, always with a smile
Port Reviews
Harvest Caye
Hmmm... I actually took an excursion from Harvest Caye, though it doesn't seem to be an option. I took the Maya Ruins and Spice Tour, and Nate was our guide. It was an easy boat ride from Harvest Caye to the mainland, and then a 1 hour bus ride to Nim Li Punit. Nate spent the bus ride teaching us about Belize - and I have surprisingly retained a lot of his sharing!
At Nim Li Punit, Carlos was our group guide, and he did a wonderful job sharing about the Stelae and the unique features of this Maya site. It was a very special place, and Carlos did a great job sharing his knowledge and passion for this site. After an informal craf shopping with local artisans (bring cash - this was the best shopping the entire cruise), we drove a short way to the Golden Spice Farm.
Touring the spice farm was a lot of fun in the trolley's pulled by tractor. The driver and guide worked together to give us smells, and tastes of the spices grown on the farm. It was beautiful, and informative.Great spice shopping, too.
Nate entertained us on the way back, and got us all from the farm, to the bus, to the boat, and back to Harvest Caye. He did a wonderful job of keeping us entertained and organized!