Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Prima: A ‘guest-first’ ship with more outdoor space
Snapshot
First in a new class of smartships from Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Prima sailed its maiden voyage in August 2022. The next-generation ship was Norwegian's first major redesign in nearly 10 years.
Prima is the first ship in the Prima class of ships that are smaller and roomier than the cruise line's prior Breakaway and Breakaway-Plus Class ships, carrying 3,215 passengers (at double occupancy) rather than more than 4,000. That adds up to guests getting 150 to 1,000+ more cubic feet per passenger compared to comparable ships.
Norwegian says the ship will offer the most outdoor deck space of any new cruise ship, including more pool deck space than other NCL ships, multiple infinity pools and more outdoor walkways. A new 44,000-square-foot Ocean Boulevard section wraps around the entirety of deck 8 and features a number of new restaurants. And the Haven, the premium space reserved for guests who pay more, has been moved to the aft so all staterooms, the sundeck and dedicated restaurant face the water.
On Prima, the Promenade is designed not just to be a walking path but a journey with shops and restaurants along the way. The food market space is in a circular space, allowing for a more multi-sensory experience.
Norwegian calls all this a “guest-first focus” that includes more wide-open spaces indoors and out, elevated service levels, thoughtful design in function and ease, and an overall superior experience.
Where Norwegian Prima sails
Norwegian Prima features voyages in Northern Europe and the United Kingdom in the summer and the Caribbean and Bermuda in winter months, including stops at Norwegian's private resorts Harvest Caye in Belize and Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas.
The ship home ports in Port Canaveral (near Orlando), making 5-, 7- and 9-night round-trip sailings to the Western Caribbean. It also offers itineraries in and around Iceland and Norway.
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Ship highlights
In addition to Ocean Boulevard, other standout features on the ship include:
- The Concourse, an immersive, ready-for-social-media outdoor sculpture garden, with six dramatic installations designed by sculptor Alexander Krivosheiw
- Infinity Beach, with two infinity pools at the edge of the deck and two glass bridges for views over the water
- Indulge Food Hall, Norwegian's first open-air global food marketplace, with a choice of 11 different cuisines with a mix of indoor and outdoor seating
- La Terraza, an open-air lounge that offers expansive sea views.
Dining
The ship’s dining experience is centered on the new Indulge Food Hall, an upscale open-air marketplace offering diverse menu items from 11 venues, including:
- Q Texas Smokehouse, with American Southern comfort food and barbecue such as short ribs, chicken, brisket and more
- Seaside Rotisserie, with an array of rotisserie-style meats cooked over a spit
- Nudls, an emporium serving noodle dishes from around the world, from Chinese to Italian to Thai
- Tamara, featuring classic Indian dishes and lots of vegetarian options
- The Latin Quarter, serving classic Latin food with a twist
- Tapas Food Truck, with Spanish-inspired street food
- Garden Kitchen, where guests can order custom salads
Specialty restaurants
Ocean Boulevard, also on deck 8, hosts three upscale specialty restaurants with both indoor and outdoor seating:
Onda By Scarpetta debuted on Norwegian Encore in 2019 and is also found on Norwegian Spirit. Enjoy bold, modern Italian cuisine and an elegant dining experience at this dining venue that reflects the flavors of the Scarpetta restaurant brand.
Los Lobos, Norwegian’s premium Mexican restaurant, features traditional Mexican flavors with a modern flair in a contemporary setting.
Local Bar & Grill, set in an upscale beach club, features live music that complements cool cocktails and classic American cuisine.
Staterooms
Staterooms were redesigned to be more spacious on Norwegian Prima. The vessel features the largest Inside, Ocean View and Balcony Staterooms in the fleet, with up to 50 percent more room and larger bathrooms and showers.
For guests sailing solo, there's a Studio stateroom perfect suited for one traveler — a welcome development for a cruise industry that typically caters to couples.
The ship has 13 suite categories as well. Premier Owner’s Suites in The Haven enclave will be 50% larger than the most spacious suites of the Breakaway and Breakaway Plus classes.
Sister ships
Norwegian will be the first of six ships in the new Prima Class, with a new ship rolling out every year from 2022 to 2027.
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