NORWEGIAN ORDERS 'BREAKWAY PLUS' SHIP

Norwegian orders "Breakaway Plus" (Norwegian)

Norwegian's new "Breakaway"-class ships are a success before they hit the water. Even though Norwegian Breakaway doesn't debut until May of next year, and her sister ship, Getaway, in 2014, Norwegian has announced another ship is on order.

Dubbed Project Breakaway Plus, German shipbuilder MEYER WERFT GMBH  will build a new cruise vessel, for delivery in October 2015, with the option for a second ship for delivery in spring 2017. Here are the details from Norwegian:


"The new ship, at 163,000 gross tons and approximately 4,200 passenger berths, will be larger than the Company’s Breakaway class ships currently under construction at MEYER WERFT and incorporate many of those vessels’ unique design elements and innovations. The ship’s contract price is approximately euro 700 million."

“Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway have garnered significant attention in the marketplace with their innovative design, rich stateroom mix and world-class amenities. Building on that momentum, along with MEYER WERFT’s expertise and efficiency in the design and construction process, we are extending the excitement and anticipation with a new, larger edition Breakaway Plus class ship to further distinguish the Norwegian brand,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “This new order further solidifies our commitment to continued innovation in terms of the guest experience and will incorporate technical and environmental advances as well.”