Is Norwegian Prima a Hit or a Miss? Our Review of the Ship 

With a celebration that included a concert by pop icon Katy Perry and a departure from picturesque Reykjavik, Norwegian Prima set sail on its maiden journey this week. Delayed, like nearly everything else, by the pandemic, the triumphant debut brings a fully new class of NCL vessels to the seas. Norwegian Prima is the first in the eponymous Prima Class, which will ultimately grow to six ships. The much-anticipated 3,100-passenger ship - which we first got a sneak peek of at the shipyard in July - doesn’t disappoint, with new restaurants, a modern vibe and more activities than you can get to in the space of a week. Cruise Critic is onboard Norwegian Prima as it sails to Amsterdam. Here’s what works, and what doesn’t. “Our goal was to create something that didn’t feel like a cruise ship,” NCL President Harry Sommer said onboard the ship. Mission accomplished. You won’t find giant, over-the-top public spaces or bars that feel like banquet halls. Instead, Prima is filled with more intimate venues, be it the sleek Belvedere Bar or the swanky Vibe Beach Club. It starts with the gorgeous three-deck atrium area, which feels very much like the impressive entry spaces you might find in an upmarket hotel. The absolute best new spot on Norwegian Prima is its spectacular Ocean Boulevard. Wrapping the entirety of Deck 8, it includes al fresco seating for Onda by Scarpetta, Los Lobos, Indulge Food Hall and The Local. It also has lounge chairs, sunbeds, swinging seats, dip pools and infinity pools. And there’s a fanciful sculpture park. This is where you’ll want to be spending your time when the weather is pleasant.

That was one of his best comments yet I think

Right? I should know better than to sneak watch at work when I have to stop myself from really LOL'ing

Yes! I gain weight just watching 😂

Yes, it’s almost like Tourette’s ! He can’t control the words.

I’m glad you translated it for me!

I miss Travel Channel. All the shows are about ghosts now. 😢

Yes! That was fantastic!

David doing all the Attenboroughs in this one 😂

That was soo funny! 😂

I preferred the wings at the Local when they were fries instead of baked.

It’s a year later, where’s the Attenborough vid? 🤪😁

Agreed! Ben and David are always polite, never snarky about their reviews.

Ben should try to dip his okra in ketchup mixed with Frank's Red Hot❤❤❤!!!

@@Emmagracee. ive had it in South Africa as a curry, very filling and spicy if you can get it to grow its very prolific, not much flavor on its own but a good base or filler

Amen and Amen 👏🏼👏🏼

Scott D Richard, is it actually the content that you meant . . . or the exaggerated phrases, facial expressions, and entertainment/theatrics of the two complimentary clowns? [wink]

Don't you mean the worst

Ladies fingers

And my favorite…pickled (the hot Pete’s version is esp good 😮)

We are boarding Prima Dec 30! Can’t wait🤩🤩🤩

On the Prima to Bermuda from NY 23rd April really looking forward to it.

Thanks so much!

Dustin T Seloover, thanks for sharing a bit about your experiences with cruises. Can you tell me more details about what N.C.L. does so well for solo cruisers? That part is of great interest to me, comparing other cruiselines that I have experienced (e.g., Royal Caribbean gives solo passengers double Cruise Points whilst Holland America does not).

Second!

Welcome Shari! Thanks for watching.

San Marcos here:)