Norwegian Prima
“NCL's design reset — fewer guests, more space, and the most dramatic outdoor experiences at sea”
Norwegian Prima is the first of NCL's new Prima class and represents the line's most ambitious design shift in years. With 3,099 guests on a hull that would comfortably fit 4,000+, the space-to-guest ratio is deliberately generous — NCL's answer to the mega-ship arms race was to go smaller and more refined. The result is wider decks, the largest go-kart track at sea, The Drop (a near-vertical freefall waterslide), and Ocean Boulevard — a full wrap-around promenade where the ocean is always visible. The Indulge Food Hall and a focus on premium experiences throughout make Prima feel closer to a premium product than traditional NCL.
Ocean Boulevard — a 44,000 sq ft outdoor promenade that wraps the entire ship at Deck 8. It includes the Infinity Beach hot tubs cantilevered over the ocean, alfresco dining, and unobstructed sea views from anywhere on the walkway. No other NCL ship has anything like it.
What’s Onboard
Thrills & Outdoors
- ✓Ocean Boulevard full wrap-around promenade
- ✓Prima Speedway go-kart track (largest at sea)
- ✓The Drop freefall waterslide
- ✓The Rush waterslides
- ✓Infinity Beach with cantilevered hot tubs
- ✓Aqua Park
Dining
- ✓Indulge Food Hall (16-concept food court)
- ✓The Local Bar & Grill (24-hour, included)
- ✓Cagney's Steakhouse
- ✓Onda by Scarpetta Italian
- ✓Hasuki Asian fusion
- ✓Los Lobos Cantina
- ✓Palomar seafood restaurant
- ✓Starbucks
Entertainment
- ✓The Metropolitan main theater
- ✓Improv Comedy Club
- ✓Syd Norman's Pour House rock bar
- ✓The Hudson's cocktail lounge
- ✓Mandara Spa & Thermal Suite
- ✓Casino
Pools & Relaxation
- ✓The Haven pool deck (exclusive)
- ✓Main pool complex
- ✓Infinity Beach cantilevered tubs
- ✓Vibe Beach Club (adults only, extra fee)
- ✓Thermal Suite in Mandara Spa
The Haven
- ✓Ship-within-a-ship luxury complex
- ✓Private pool deck & sundeck
- ✓Haven restaurant & bar
- ✓24-hour butler & concierge
- ✓Priority boarding & disembarkation
Video Tour
Norwegian Prima Full Walkthrough Ship Tour & Review
- ✦NCL guests who want more space and a less crowded feel
- ✦Active cruisers — go-karts, slides, and the outdoor promenade are exceptional
- ✦Haven guests seeking NCL's best ship-within-a-ship experience
- ✦Premium dining lovers (Indulge Food Hall is excellent)
Budget-focused guests — Norwegian Prima prices at a premium over older NCL ships and many specialty dining options carry extra fees. It's designed to feel 'elevated NCL', not cheap NCL.
From ~$1,099 pp for 7-night Caribbean (studio); Haven suites from $4,000 pp