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The deliveries of all PRIMA-class units were originally planned for 2022 through 2027 (one vessel per year). The Norwegian Prima vessel was initially scheduled for delivery to NCLH (shipowner) on June 30, 2022, but was delayed to July 29th. The ship was launched (floated out from drydock at Marghera yard/near Venice Italy) on August 13, 2021.
Review of Norwegian Prima
I didn't get to spend the night in the Haven this week or experience its amenities firsthand, so I don't know if its bigger size results in any service issues. Will there be more queues for the Haven's private concierge desk than on other Norwegian ships with smaller Haven complexes, for instance? But with roughly 214 guests staying in the complex at any given time, assuming two passengers per suite, it's still an intimate venue.
Norwegian Prima Size and Passengers
While cruise lines often roll out new ships that are essentially carbon copies of past ships, with entirely new classes of vessels the lines get the chance to completely redefine what’s possible at sea. Infinity Beach is another new concept debuting on Norwegian Prima. The highlights here are two infinity pools, each on one side of the ship, to bring people closer to the sea. As part of Norwegian Prima's Aqua Park and Main Pool area, will be NCL's first Tidal Wave waterslide featuring gushing surfs where guests can ride an innertube to catch the perfect wave. Alternatively, relax in one of two infinity hot tubs or under the area's cascading water feature.
A First for NCL, The Tidal Wave Waterslide Requires Innertubes
For adults wanting to take a luxury cruise, this is your ship. Design is at the top of the charts onboard, and the entire ship feels “boutique.” If you’re celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary, or want a romantic getaway, then we can’t think of a better ship right now. Instead of the typical round shower enclosure, the walk-in shower is a rectangle with a glass door. It seems to offer much more space than the typical in-cabin shower.
Another new feature for this ship, the Tidal Wave water slide is part of the ship’s Aqua Park and allows guests in inner tubes to catch a wave. The Drop and The Rush are also two waterslides set to appear in the ship’s Aqua Park and are considered the fastest water slides at sea. The 10-story dry slide sets world records as the first free-fall dry slide to reach G-forces higher than what you would experience in an F1 race car.
Norwegian Cruise Line isn't meant to be a high-end brand, but its new Norwegian Prima offers a lot of high-end touches. Also designed by Studio Dado, they have a clean-lined, minimalist look of the sort you find at sophisticated contemporary hotels on land. The colors are muted with warm light browns and creams punctured with cool blue accents — a sharp departure from the bold color palettes found on many earlier Norwegian cruise ships. Furniture features luxurious stone and light-wood finishes, and texture plays a big role.
While it’s also known for being a free pastime accessible to all passengers, we can forgive a slight upcharge for Norwegian’s new, interactive take on traditional top-deck mini golf. This isn’t a ship designed to appeal to people looking for a cruise for $50 per day. And in our opinion, the price — while typically higher than what you’ll find on other mass market cruise lines — is still fair compared to what you’d pay for a similar level resort on land.
Infinity Pools Come to Prima
It has an array of onboard entertainment and amusements that is as impressive as ever, too. After five days on board Norwegian Prima in advance of its first sailing with paying passengers, I am skeptical no more. There was no jetted therapy pool and both pools were lukewarm. Surrounding the space are a variety of saunas and steam rooms, from a salt room and ice room to a charcoal sauna. This shift from a standard, proscenium theater is very intentional.
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The pool itself is in line with the size you might find on other ships, but the seating around is significantly smaller. Stepping aboard Prima for the first time, you quickly realize that the changes with a new class of ship don’t just apply to its size or the hull style. Having sailed on dozens of ships, including all the major cruise lines and a number of NCL vessels across different classes, Prima is like nothing else we’ve seen.
For one, the ship will have 13 different suite categories, along with the largest-ever standard cabins from the line. There also is a renewed focus on The Haven, which is the “resort within a resort” that offers exclusive access to certain areas for passengers paying up for these rooms. It’s rare — though not unheard of — for cruise lines to downsize their ships. Over the past years, the trend has definitely been that new ships continue to increase in size. For instance, Carnival’s new Mardi Gras is by far the largest ship in that cruise line’s fleet.
Now, it’s important to note that not everything on the ship is included in The Haven on Norwegian Cruise Line. For instance, if you want access to Vibe Beach Club or the Mandara Spa, that will cost extra. There are no spa cabins in the Haven that include access to the thermal suite. Further, amenities like the Prima Speedway and the Galaxy Pavilion will still be an up-charge for Haven guests on Norwegian Prima. The Haven Restaurant features an exclusive menu only available to guests staying here. These menu items are certainly more upscale than what you will find in the main dining rooms on Norwegian Prima, with options like surf and turf.
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Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day. Honestly though, with the current promotions for other stateroom categories, we find it hard to justify paying for these accommodations.
The Norwegian Prima is a fairly new ship, being built in 2022. Coming in at 965 ft long and 133 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.7 football fields, as wide as 2.5 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 15-story building. Many cruisers claim once you stay in The Haven, it’s hard to go back to a regular stateroom. Since we have never stayed in The Haven on any other NCL ship, we can not comment on how The Haven on Norwegian Prima compares to others in the fleet.
All of the ship's restaurants, including the stunning main dining room Hudson's, are located at the aft (back) of the ship. Bars tend to be more centrally located, including a number around the three-level atrium (decks 6 through 8), which gets busy at night pre- and post-dinner. The Club balcony suites are quite similar to the balcony staterooms mentioned above, just with more space and access to extra Club-level perks.
Who wouldn’t want to drink or dine on a cruise ship with alfresco views of the sunset? The concept continued throughout the Breakaway and Breakaway Plus Class. Norwegian’s Prima Class has taken the idea of a traditional sports court and modernized it for contemporary cruising kids and families. Up on Deck 18, many of the ships’ thrills are concentrated, including the expanded, three-deck Norwegian Speedway racetrack. They should have plenty to do on the ship between the go-karts, Galaxy Pavilion, waterslides and the games area at the back of the ship. However, these aren’t really designed with smaller kids in mind.
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