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Now, we headed outside completely aft to perhaps the best spot on the ship, The Haven Sundeck. This 2-story sundeck features a beautiful infinity pool, plenty of comfy furniture, two hot tubs, and even a sauna and cold room. Standard balcony cabins also have spacious and modern bathrooms.
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The hubby ordered his go-to chicken wings and tried the hot dog which was just okay. We skipped dessert as we had a specialty dinner at Le Bistro in just a few hours. With the first presentation scheduled for 9 AM, we set the alarm for 7 AM. Really feeling like 6 AM, neither of us wanted to get up this morning. So, instead of heading out for breakfast, hubby grabbed our usual morning coffee along with some take away items from the Indulge Food Hall. Enjoying our drinks and recapping our day, we retreated to our cabin around midnight.
Dining
When you simply want to grab a coffee or evening drink and spend some time leisurely people-and-horizon-watching, head to the Penrose Atrium. This gorgeous space is three magnificent stories high, with breathtaking views at every angle. And speaking of levels, The Prima Speedway is the first ever three-level race track at sea.
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Katy Perry and other NCL folks participated in all the fun from Plinko, to spinning the big wheel, to the showcase showdown. In our opinion, this menu at the two venues is large enough to dine here 2-3 nights of the cruise. Typically, lunch was served between 12 pm and 2 pm each day, even during ports of call. The lunch menu included favorites like a variety of tacos, fish and chips, and a French dip.
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Although, it will be interesting to see how some of the venues function at full capacity. During our media preview, venues like Syd Norman’s Pour House and the Indulge Food Hall were very crowded and often difficult to get seats. All Norwegian Cruise Line ships offer a variety of specialty dining. There are 8 themed specialty restaurants offering globally inspired signature menus.
Drop us an anchor below with your thoughts and/or questions on this brand new class of ship. On the other hand, the bathroom is a nice upgrade from other NCL ships. The creatively hinged shower door made it easy to get in and out of this oversized stand up shower. Of course, venues like the Improv at Sea, Syd Norman’s Pour House, and the Prima Theater also serve up typical drinks along with live music and entertainment. There’s also the Penrose Bar on Deck 6, the Observation Lounge on Deck 17, and the Local bar sporting a new seaside theme.
Reaching my deck, I used the convenient directional signs to find my stateroom. Soon I was on my way for a daylong tour on a large and full bus. I returned to the ship in plenty of time to shower and get ready for dinner. Then there was the buffet, the Surfside Cafe & Grill, which was tremendously undersized, always incredibly busy and without enough seating options.
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From multiple detoxifying saunas to state-of-the-art pools to a two-story waterfall, the experience on Norwegian Prima will awaken every sense. In just a short time, we would be heading back on Disney Wish for a Halloween on the High Seas sailing for my birthday. There were some tables and chairs on the floor, along with some couches off to the sides. Of course, there were also more traditional seats in the rest of the theater. Finished right around 9 PM, we were off to the final production of this Norwegian Prima Inaugural Cruise Review, Noise Boys.
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Download the "Get to Know Prima" Map for a breakdown of the most exciting venues, on the most popular decks. Our eight days on Norwegian Prima gave us the opportunity to explore most of the ship. While we were limited in terms of dining availability, we did get to check out all of the other amenities. Following the second showing of the Donna Summer Musical, the Prima Theater comes alive as Studio 54!
For a brand new mega-ship, the service onboard Norwegian Prima was friendly and prompt. There were plenty of staff to assist guests in all venues including restaurants and bars. In fact, there were over 1500 crew members to staff the 2500 passengers onboard the ship. The Club balcony suites are quite similar to the balcony staterooms mentioned above, just with more space and access to extra Club-level perks. The traditional suites offer additional spaces, balconies, extra sleeping arrangements, butler and concierge service and more, depending on the suite you choose.
Wonder of the Seas measures 235,600 tons — 62% larger than Norwegian Prima. This more upscale feel is a sharp turn for Norwegian — but perhaps it should come as no surprise. Norwegian Prima is the first Norwegian vessel designed from the keel up since cruise industry veteran Frank Del Rio became CEO of parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Del Rio, who built the upscale Oceania brand from nothing into a major player in the industry in the 2000s, is particularly known for his high-end leanings when designing ships. Or choose to explore another slice of paradise with a Bermuda cruise.
There are a few things about its design that leave me scratching my head — things that maybe the line can change before it moves ahead with the rollout of five sister ships that already are on order. If you’re a spa lover, you’ll be impressed by Norwegian’s stylish expansion of its Mandara Spa, now two stories on Prima Class ships. One of the biggest changes to roll out with the Prima Class is the concept of a convertible main theater. If you’re attending the welcome show on the first night, this might not be immediately apparent to you. But free to all are a number of games like pickleball and a kooky, ball-kicking competition called subsoccer. A shiny, chrome tabletop shuffleboard area is an upgrade to the sleepy idea of seniors pushing around pucks at sea.
According to NCL’s website, this category BF cabin measures 231 square feet, with a balcony of 45 square feet. So, for this Norwegian Prima cruise ship review, we did our best to attend as many of the nighttime activities as possible. While daytime programming might h ave been a bit light, there was plenty to do in the evenings. For an NCL ship of this size, the buffet and seating area are small. We appreciate that this reimagined outdoor space is still complimentary. The Stadium features plenty of tabletop games where cruisers and their families can challenge each other to classics like foosball and ping pong.
Unfortunately, not many of the Norwegian Prima cruise ship’s top attractions are included in the cruise fare. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. We make sure cruisers are fully prepared for their cruise vacation with tips on ships and ports.Millions of travelers rely on Cruise Hive in the United States, Europe, Australia, and around the world.
A few weeks before the cruise, NCL replaced a stop in Porto, Portugal, with one in Vigo, Spain. The seven sculptures, valued at over $2 million, offer stunning effects that change as the sun sets. 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.
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