NCL Takes Delivery of First Prima Class Cruise Ship

(03 August 2022, 12:25 +07)  Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has taken delivery of Norwegian Prima, the first of six Prima Class ships to be delivered through 2027.

At 294 metres long, 142,500 gross tons and a capacity for 3,300 guests, Norwegian Prima features wide-open spaces and a variety of brand and industry-first experiences.

Facilities include the brand’s first upscale open-air food hall; the largest and first three-level racetrack at sea; as well as The Drop, the world's first free-fall dry slide offering a 10-storey plunge experience that reaches more G-forces than an accelerating F1 race car.

Norwegian Prima

Other onboard standouts include the 4,000+ sqm Ocean Boulevard, which wraps around the entire deck; Infinity Beach which boasts two infinity pools positioned close to water level to take in the vastness of the ocean with uninterrupted views; and Oceanwalk, where two glass bridges make guests feel as though they are walking on air over the water.

Norwegian Prima also boasts The Concourse, an outdoor sculpture garden with six installations created by international metal artist Alexander Krivosheiw, and an art wall designed by David Harber.

Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, said, “Today we usher in a thrilling new era in cruising as we celebrate the delivery of Norwegian Prima, the long-anticipated first ship in our extraordinary new Prima Class. She is a true testament to our Guest First philosophy as well as our commitment to deliver unforgettable experiences that exceed expectations ... We cannot wait to welcome our guests on board.”

Norwegian Prima will be the first major cruise ship christened in Iceland and will commence her eight-day inaugural voyage in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik on 27 August 2022, sailing to Amsterdam.

Following her inaugural voyage, Norwegian Prima will sail a series of eight-day voyages from Amsterdam and Copenhagen, offering passengers the opportunity to explore Northern Europe and the Norwegian Fjords.

She’ll then sail Bermuda from 10 October 2022; Caribbean itineraries from 15 October 2022; and Western Caribbean voyages from 11 December 2022 to 19 March 2023, before returning to Bermuda from 28 March to 7 May 2023. She’ll then offer cruises to Northern Europe from 14 May through 17 September 2023.

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