Norwegian Breakaway Brings a Bite of the Big Apple to Sea

Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, the Norwegian Breakaway, will offer two more New York-inspired food and beverage offerings: Sabrett Hot Dogs and Brooklyn Lager beer. Both provide a taste of the Big Apple at sea and further solidify the ship's ties to New York City, its year-round homeport.

Three Sabrett hot dog carts will be located on the Waterfront, pool deck and forward deck. They will showcase the brands iconic yellow and blue umbrellas while serving the same all-beef frankfurters that New Yorkers have voted #1 hot dog for more than 50 years! All of the famous condiments will be served as well including mustard, sauerkraut, relish, and onions in a delicious tomato sauce.

Award-winning Brooklyn Brewery's Brooklyn Lager beer will also be available on Norwegian Breakaway in Uptown Bar & Grill.

"As a New Yorker, I've been a fan of Sabrett's. Since we are launching New York's ship, it made complete sense to bring New York's favorite hot dog to Norwegian Breakaway," said Kevin Sheehan, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. "With Sabrett hot dogs and Brooklyn Lager beer, our guests will truly get a real taste of the city as a part of their whole New York experience while onboard."

Other Big Apple inspirations onboard the Norwegian Breakaway will include:

Ice Bar -- A true Ice Bar, this cool lounge will be kept at 17 degrees Fahrenheit and feature ice sculptures of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and the Chrysler Building. Choose from six New York City-inspired specialty cocktails like Broadway Dreams, Central Park or Rock Center.

Breakaway Hull Art -- Norwegian Cruise Line commissioned pop artist Peter Max to paint the bow and forward hull of the Breakaway. Max, known for his Statue of Liberty paintings, created a rendering of his hull design that is a composite of New York City and cosmic imagery the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, a giant sunburst, planets, stars and musical notes.

Ocean Blue -- Celebrity Chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian has created a new luxury seafood dining experience exclusively for the Norwegian Breakaway. With 25 years of culinary experience and two popular restaurants in New York City, Geoffrey Zakarian is a renowned and critically acclaimed chef with deep roots in the Big Apple. Ocean Blue offers guests refunded seafood items prepared with the highest quality ingredients, a stellar wine list and Zakarian's signature cocktails.

The Rockettes as Godmothers -- The Rockettes, one of New York's most illustrious and beloved icons, will christen the Norwegian Breakaway as the official Godmothers. The christening ceremony will take place in New York City on May 8, 2013. As part of their role as Godmothers, two Rockettes will sail aboard the first six sailings of the Norwegian Breakaway, and the first sailing of each month thereafter, taking part in special events for guests to enjoy.

Don't miss this firsthand look at all that you can expect from the innovative Norwegian Breakaway: