Class overview
BuildersMeyer Werft
Operators
Preceded byEpic class
Succeeded by
Subclasses
  • Breakaway-plus class
  • Genting class
Built2013–2019
Planned8
Completed8
Active8
Laid up1
General characteristics
TypeCruise ship
Tonnage145,655 - 169,116 gross tonnage (GT)
Length1,068 ft (326 m) - 1,100 ft (340 m)
Beam169 ft (52 m)
Decks18-20
Speed21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph)
Capacity3,352 – 4,002 passengers
Crew1,657 – 1,999

The Breakaway class is a class of cruise ships owned and operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, Cruise Saudi (Aroya Cruises), and Resorts World Cruises. This class is an original design, and has two sub-classes. Although most ships of the class have subtle changes between one another, they all have the same general design. The first ship of the class, Norwegian Breakaway, launched in 2013.

Ships

ShipYear
ordered		In serviceGross tonnageNotesImage
Breakaway class
The first incarnation of the class came in the form of the sister ships Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway in 2013 and 2014, respectively. They make up the smaller sub-class and are operated by Norwegian Cruise Line.
Norwegian Breakaway20132013–present145,655 GTFirst ship of the class
Norwegian Getaway20142014–present145,655 GTSister to Norwegian Breakaway
Breakaway-plus class
The Breakaway-plus class launched in 2015, with the delivery of Norwegian Escape. It is an enhanced version of the original class, including a slight increase in both the length and tonnage, and the addition of several new facilities. As with the original Breakaway class, they are operated exclusively by Norwegian Cruise Line. While the Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Encore are nearly identical, the Norwegian Escape has many design features carried over from the original Breakaway class, and is smaller than her three newer sisters.
Norwegian Escape20152015–present165,300 GTCloser resemblance to Breakaway class
Norwegian Joy20172017–present167,725 GTDesigned for the Chinese market. Renovated in 2019 to appeal to the American market and make it more in line with her sister ships
Norwegian Bliss20182018–present168,028 GT
Norwegian Encore20192019–Present169,116 GTLast ship in the Breakaway-plus Class. Largest go-kart track at sea.
Genting class
The Genting class launched in 2016, is a third subdivision of this class and is operated by Dream Cruises. They are the longest versions of the class, coming it at 1,100 feet (340 m), but have a lower gross tonnage than the Breakaway-plus class. The twins came into service in 2016 and 2017. They were originally designed and ordered for Star Cruises, but were transferred to Dream Cruises during construction. They were built specifically for the Asian market and have a modified stern.
Genting Dream20162016–present150,695 GTOriginally ordered for Star Cruises as Genting World
World Dream20172017–present150,695 GTOriginally ordered for Star Cruises

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