Norwegian Breakaway: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's get one thing out of the way: the Norwegian Breakaway just posted a 99 on its latest CDC inspection, which is about as close to perfect as this industry gets. That single data point is also, awkwardly, the ship's entire inspection resume — one inspection, one score, so there's no trend to speak of, just a very shiny snapshot. Still, a 99 is a 99, and it lands well above the roughly 95 fleet average, so whatever the crew did in the galleys and pool decks that day, it worked.
Built in 2013 and freshened up with a 2025 refurbishment, the Breakaway is a proper floating small city — nearly 3,970 passengers, 1,595 crew, 145,655 tons of Meyer Werft steel stretching 325.6 meters. Homeporting out of New Orleans gives it a slightly different flavor than the usual Florida-launch suspects, which is either a charming novelty or a logistical inconvenience depending on how far you live from Louisiana. One honest caveat: CDC outbreak data for this ship is currently unreachable on our end, so we can't tell you it has a spotless outbreak history — we simply don't have that ledger in front of us right now.
Who it's for: cruisers who want a big, splashy Breakaway-class experience with a genuinely strong recent health inspection to point to, and anyone who'd rather sail from New Orleans than fight Miami traffic to get to a ship. Who should skip it: score purists who want years of consistent data before they trust a number — with just one inspection on the books, this is a great data point, not yet a track record.
Norwegian Breakaway at a Glance
Norwegian Breakaway is a Breakaway-class ship in the Norwegian fleet, built in 2013 and refurbished in 2025. It carries 3,969 passengers and measures 145,655 gross tons. Norwegian Breakaway has 49 sailings on the schedule through September 2027, mostly from Boston (29) and New Orleans (20), most often on 7-night voyages (trips run 7 to 14 nights). The next departure is September 20, 2026 from Boston.
We have 2 CDC inspections on record for Norwegian Breakaway. The most recent results ran 95 (Nov 2025), 99 (Apr 2026), up 4 points across that span.
Breakaway-Class Sister Ships
Norwegian Breakaway has 1 sister ship in the Breakaway class. Here is how its latest CDC score compares.
| Ship | Line | Latest CDC score | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian | 92 | May 8, 2026 |
Score History
Inspection History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Norwegian Breakaway.
Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.
Safety score last updated: Feb 20, 2026
How Does This Compare?
USCG Deficiency Records
No USCG deficiencies on record.
Marine Casualties & Investigations
No marine casualties or investigations on record.
Crime Rate Context
Norwegian Crime Rate
Based on DOT CVSSA quarterly crime reports, Norwegian has a crime rate roughly in line with the industry average. This score applies to all ships in the fleet. Crime Score: 85/100.
Environmental Rating: C+
Room to Improve
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Crew Treatment: Fair Passage
This score reflects how Norwegian treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Norwegian fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.5Based on 2,027 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Norwegian Breakaway is registered under a Paris MOU White List flag state — the highest safety and compliance tier. Flag State Score: 100/100
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7 nights, round-trip from Boston, USA | Sep 20 | 7N |
| 7 nights, round-trip from Boston, USA | Sep 27 | 7N |
| 7 nights, round-trip from Boston, USA | Oct 4 | 7N |
| 7 nights, round-trip from Boston, USA | Oct 11 | 7N |
| 7 nights, round-trip from Boston, USA | Oct 18 | 7N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Norwegian Breakaway is 99/100 as of April 26, 2026.
No, the Norwegian Breakaway has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Norwegian Breakaway has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
Based on CDC inspection data and our editorial review, the Norwegian Breakaway has a ShipTea rating of "🟢 Smooth Sailing". Check the full profile for detailed inspection history.
The Norwegian Breakaway was last inspected by the CDC on April 26, 2026.