Princess vs. NCL Breakaway

[Boatingmom]

What should I expect? Just of the Regal Princess and I am now booked on NCL Breakaway so I can sail out of NY. Pros and cons anybody who has done both. It has been 20 years since I've sailed with NCL. Thanks in advance,

[cruise crazed]

i sailed on the Regal Princess on April 5th and loved the experience. I think the Regal Princess experience was more formal than NCL and the food and service is better than NCL.

I sailed on the Breakaway a year ago and and I am going on the Breakaway again on July 19th because i like the free style option of not dressing up. It all depends on what you are looking for in a cruise. The entertainment on NCL is better than Princess.

 

IMHO Princess is slightly better than NCL but I enjoy both lines for different reasons.

[fishin' musician]

I've sailed the Regal's sister ship, Royal Princess and an inaugural on the Breakaway. I've sailed both brands many times. The vibe on Princess is more laid back/serene. Some might call it elegant, whereas NCL is more boisterous. If you are toting school age kids, there are a lot more activities on the Breakaway. Overall, I prefer the Princess brand, but of the 12 or so Princess cruises I've taken, the Royal was my least favorite, for several reasons.

[Boatingmom]

I was on the 4/5 Regal too! Were you at the meet and mingle?? Glad to here it will be acceptable just different. I will be toting some teens this time. They loved the Regal. Hopefully with all the child friendly activities on Breakaway they will be so busy they wont notice the furnishings.

[cruise crazed]

I wasn't at the Meet and Mingle. However, my grandaughters ages 13 and 15 went on the Breakaway and the Regal Princess , they enjoyed the Teen Club on the Breakaway slightly more than the one on the Regal Princess.

 

I have no doubt you will enjoy NCL.

[chrisc71]

I have done both and cruie_crazed' assessment is pretty accurate.

[Boatingmom]

I can now put my mind to rest and plan my dining and excursions. :D