Norwegian Breakaway to debut new sport and waterpark concepts
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Norwegian Cruise Line has announced Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first water park at sea and a three-story sports and recreation centre with five water slides.
While water slides are not new to cruise ships, the Breakaway will feature two free-fall slides that start with guests standing up and the floor dropping from underneath, propelling them into a loop. Two additional side-by-side twister slides called the Whip plunge guests through a spiral. For something more subdued there is an open flume slide.
Norwegian Breakaway, which launches in April 2013, will also feature a Nickelodean-themed Aqua Park for kids with a kid-sized pool; multiple water features; bungee trampoline and spider web and a 24-foot enclosed climbing cage with a spiral slide.
In addition, the sports facility will include a large ropes course with a plank extending over the side of the ship; a nine- hole miniature golf course; a basketball court and a rock climbing wall. The ropes course, billed as the largest at sea, will have more than 40 elements, including a zip track. The plank has a platform that extends eight feet over the side of the ship, those who brave it can have their photo taken, and of course at all-time are attached to a harness.
Norwegian Breakaway will also feature adult-only outdoor areas such as the Asian inspired Spice H2O. This will include sun loungers around a huge video screen, complete with two hot tubs and a soothing dual waterfall feature. At night, guests can dance under the stars or chill at the bar with accompanying lounge area, featuring comfortable seating while admiring the ocean vista.
On deck 17, guests ages 18 and over will have the opportunity to enjoy another private retreat – Vibe Beach Club – by purchasing an access pass. Complete with ocean views, an oversized hot tub, luxurious chaise loungers and a relaxing water feature, Vibe Beach Club will be the ideal spot for adults to relax and unwind in a serene, comfortable setting while soaking up the sun. A full-service bar, water spritzers and chilled towels complete the exclusive experience