Breakaway VS Pride

[muchomalo]

I have 2 choices for 11/15/15 NCL Breakaway outside with adult drink package for 1,436.49 Cat OC from NYC

 

Carnival Pride for same date outside cabin $1160.94 no restrictions 1120.94 early saver

 

I am Platinum on both lines.

 

i am posting this on both boards

 

Thank you

[cmptrwiz]

I would choose Carnival.

[Tapi]

I'd go with the newest ship

 

 

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[spacepotatoes]

These ships are not really comparable. Very different animals. If it were my choice, I'd give the Breakaway a shot. It's newer and there are so many more entertainment options.

Edited February 9, 2015 by spacepotatoes

[pirate4me2]

Hmmm, I have never cruised NCL and given how close the prices are and whatnot...I think I'd give them a shot!

[kelkel2]

Personally I would go with the Breakaway. Nothing against Carnival, but I am not 100% loyal, and I am always looking to try new things! I would go for the new ship and the new experience!

[turning40withMickey]

What do you like to do on a cruise?

I have done both ships.

Breakaway has fantastic entertainment. The shows are amazing. (you do need to book them ahead of time, not as freestyle as NCL's smaller ships).

Do you drink? The drink package included in the Breakaway price is nice if you will utilize it.

Do you like trivia and the game-type shows? I did not like that Breakaway doesn't have an area for these, they do them in the atrium, which has almost no seating.

There are many (for fee and not) restaurant choices on Breakaway.

Also, the activities like the ropes course, rockwall, and waterslides are bigger and better on the Breakaway.

 

That said, I have booked the Pride for a second time this year. I like the smaller ships for the "friendlier" experiences of trivia and game shows. I thought the food on Carnival was better, especially dessert, but overall all of the food was tastier on Pride. Pride never felt crowded, Breakaway definitely did....long lines to get into the shows (worth it, but lots of people), often hard to find a table in the buffet on Breakaway, not once an issue on Pride.

 

If you are Platinum on both, you have probably done large and small ships on each fleet. My preference is for smaller. My children loved all the activities and kids clubs on Breakaway, less so on Pride.

 

Good luck with your decision, I am sure you will have a great time on either one!

[Casco Bay Kid]

Is that the total for 2 people or per person?

 

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[Allie322]

I haven't been on the Pride but I have sailed Carnival 2x and been on NCL 2x, with the last trip on the Breakaway in October. I love both cruise lines but I would choose the Breakaway because: Sailing from NYC, lots of outdoor space, adults only aft area is fantastic, tons of dining options, really good entertainment, ship layout very nice. I know the Pride is also a great ship but the Breakaway really has all the bells and whistles. Have a great vacation!

[muchomalo]

Is that the total for 2 people or per person?

 

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solo occupancy

[pe4all]

I would pick the Breakaway for the entertainment, ropes course, slides, adult areas. Food is not that important to us, but enjoyed BA buffet more. Love O'Sheehans and Howl at the Moon.

[muchomalo]

I decided on NCL because of the entertainment i don't think Hasbro is a night time entertainment

[muchomalo]

I booked breakaway on 11/15/15 over the pride even tho its 200 more for these reasons:

1 better itin GSC over freeport

2 sabrett hot dogs much better than guys burger

3 free UBP

4 live music in showroom vs canned music & hasbro

[Weeziblu]

I've sailed both and just booked a 2nd sailing on Pride.

 

Breakaway is a beautiful ship and while we enjoyed our vacation, we didn't have the best weather and missed our stop at GSC. Of course taht didn't ruin our vacation, but for us, I think that Breakaway is just a little too big. And our daughter really didn't love the kids club. Huge ship = lots of passengers so the organized kids club activities got boring when you had to wait a long time for your "turn" to play or do anything. We also prefer the port of Baltimore over NY.

 

We're sailing Pride next but I'd probably be willing to sail Breakaway again.