All about the Norwegian Prima
The Norwegian Prima is a fairly new ship, being built in 2022. It's considered a medium size ship. 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. The Prima is the first of six in a brand-new class of ship.
The Prima can hold 3,099 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Prima has a space ratio of 46. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship has more space per person than average.
| Norwegian Prima | |
|---|---|
| Class | Prima |
| Gross Tonnage | 143,535 |
| Length | 965 |
| Beam/Width | 133 |
| Passenger Decks | 15 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 3,099 |
| Crew | 1,506 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.1 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 46 |
The Prima is one of two Prima-class ships currently sailing with Norwegian. The Prima is very similar to its sister-ships; Viva, although each ship may have some differences.
Norwegian Prima Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Norwegian Prima. You have 21 different dining options to choose from. Of those options, 10 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 11 options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la cart menu pricing. Only 48% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.
| Restaurant | Restaurant Type | Cost | Type of Food |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cagney's Steakhouse | Sit down | A la cart | Steakhouse |
| Coco's | Quick serve | A la cart | Dessert |
| Food Republic | Sit down | A la cart | Foodie |
| Hasuki | Sit down | Flat fee | Japanese |
| Hudsons | Sit down | Included | American |
| Latin Quarter | Quick serve | Included | Latin |
| Le Bistro French | Sit down | A la cart | French |
| Los Lobos | Sit down | A la cart | Mexican |
| Nama | Sit down | A la cart | Sushi |
| Onda by Scarpetta | Sit down | A la cart | Italian |
| Palomar | Sit down | A la cart | Mediterranean |
| Q Texas Smokehouse - Indulge | Quick serve | Included | BBQ |
| Seaside Rotisserie | Quick serve | Included | Rotisserie |
| Starbucks | Quick serve | A la cart | Coffee |
| Surfside Cafe | Quick serve | Included | Buffet |
| Surfside Grill | Quick serve | Included | Burgers |
| Tamara | Quick serve | Included | Indian |
| The Commodore Room | Sit down | Included | American |
| The Garden | Quick serve | Included | Salad |
| The Haven | Sit down | Exclusive | American |
| The Local | Sit down | Included | American |
In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Norwegian serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.
There are also plenty of bars available on this ship. You can see the recent bar menus for the prima at this link (Norwegian Drink Menus).
Pools and Hot Tubs on Norwegian Prima
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.
The Norwegian Prima has a total of 4 pools and 6 hot tubs. 1 of the pools and 4 of the hot tubs are exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access them or you need to book a certain class of cabin to have access to them.
| Norwegian Prima | |
|---|---|
| Total Pools | 4 |
| - Pools - General Access | 3 |
| - Pools - Adults Only | |
| - Pools - Exclusive | 1 |
| Total Hot Tubs | 6 |
| - Hot Tubs - General Access | 2 |
| - Hot Tubs - Adults Only | |
| - Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 4 |
Norwegian Prima Features
There are quite a few things to do on the Prima. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.
| Norwegian Prima | |
|---|---|
| Adult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee) | Flat fee |
| Casino | A la cart |
| Cigar Bar | Included |
| Comedy Club | Included |
| Dart Lounge | A la cart |
| Escape Room | Flat fee |
| Fitness Center | Included |
| Golf Simulator | A la cart |
| Mini golf | Included |
| Race Track | A la cart |
| Shows - Broadway play | Included |
| Shows - musical review | Included |
| Spa | A la cart |
| Splash park | Included |
| Thermal Suites | Flat fee |
| Thrill Slide | Included |
| Virtual Arcade | A la cart |
| Water slides | Included |
Cruise Costs
Norwegian is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. Typically newer ships cost more, so a cruise on Norwegian Prima will likely cost more than other ships in the fleet.
Norwegian Prima Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Norwegian ship.
| Norwegian | |
|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $20.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 20% |
| Soda Price | $3.00 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $6.00 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | 109 Learn more |
| Internet Plan | $12.50 to $25 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | |
Norwegian Cruise Line offers a Free at Sea fare. Through this program, guests receive free open bar, a discount on excursions, some free internet, and some meals at their specialty restaurants. If you book using this promotion, you'll be responsible for the gratuities on the dining and drink package. If you won't be using these options, booking a "sail away" rate that doesn't include the Free at Sea benefits is considerably cheaper. Also, most of these benefits are the base packages; you can spend more to upgrade to better alcoholic drinks or faster/more wifi.
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