Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of its newest ship, Norwegian Prima, in Marghera, Venice, at the Fincantieri shipyard. This milestone marks the arrival of the first ship in NCL’s Prima Class that will see six new ships delivered up to 2027.
At 294m long, 142 500 gross tons and with capacity for 3 100 guests, Norwegian Prima features wide-open spaces and a variety of brand- and industry-first experiences. The vessel offers the most outdoor deck space and expansive accommodations of any new-build for NCL.
The ship features the brand’s first upscale open-air food hall, the largest and first three-level racetrack at sea on the Prima Speedway, as well as The Drop, the world's first freefall dry slide offering a 10-storey plunge experience that reaches more G-forces than an accelerating F1 race car.
Other on-board standouts include the Ocean Boulevard, which wraps around the entire deck – over 4 087sqm of space allowing guests to connect to the ocean while enjoying alfresco dining. Guests can also enjoy the Infinity Beach, two infinity pools positioned close to water-level.
Norwegian Prima will also boast The Concourse, the first outdoor sculpture garden at sea with six installations created by international metal artist Alexander Krivosheiw, and an art wall designed by David Harber.
Launching this August, Norwegian Prima will be the first major cruise ship christened in Iceland, commencing its eight-day inaugural voyage in Reykjavik on August 27, sailing to Amsterdam.
