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Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship sets sail on her inaugural cruise from New York

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New York pop artist Peter Max painted the eye-popping design on the Breakaway’s hull. Max has painted a Boeing 777, but this is his first ship. The design pays tribute to the ship’s home port of New York.

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The Rockettes will christen Norwegian Breakaway, members of the troupe will also run fitness and dance classes on future sailings.

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Goodbye porthole. Ocean view staterooms feature a large picture window.

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On-board suites are large, but some balconies are tight.

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Spa-goers can book an adjacent Spa Stateroom for quick access, as well as complimentary entry to the Thermal Spa.

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Breakaway has the first salt room at sea in the Mandara Spa. Guests lounge in this grotto setting inhaling saline-infused air, which is believed to alleviate respiratory and skin ailments. The full service salon also offers special kid-friendly services.

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Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian created Ocean Blue, the ship’s luxury seafood restaurant. An extra fee is charged to dine here.

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Norwegian’s popular Teppanyaki dining experience is easier to book – more tables have been added to the restaurant on the Breakaway.

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Go bar hopping at sea. First stop is Maltings the beer and whisky bar. Then try the Ice Bar – a chilly chamber featuring ice sculptures of the NYC skyline. Guests will be given hooded coats and gloves since the room’s temperature will not rise above -8 C.

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Suck on your stogie at the Humidor cigar lounge, next door to Maltings, the beer and whisky bar.

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An on-board casino to test your luck.

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