Norwegian Prima, the NCL’s first in a new class of ships in more than a decade. Reportedly the industry’s most spacious new cruise liner will offer the most outdoor deck space and the most luxurious accommodations of any new build so far.
This cutting-edge floating resort premiers many NCL firsts. Travel with Style was lucky to join Norwegian Prima’s inaugural trip from Reykjavík to Amsterdam and would like to share with you 5 of her newest and most interesting features.
The longest go-kart track at sea
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Instead of two decks like other Norwegian ships – Joy (which debuted in 2017), followed by Bliss (2018) and Encore (2019) ship, The Prima Speedway’s 1,400-foot go-kart track is spread over the ship’s top three decks featuring 14 sharp turns.
It can accommodate 15 racers simultaneously and the go-karts can hit speeds of up to 30 miles-per-hour, or 50 kilometres-per-hour which allows the drivers just enough time to enjoy scenic views from the ship.
The racecourse also features a new observation area in the middle of the track, from where the supporters can cheer their favourite driver on to victory and even shoot laser guns at them for a power boost. The laser guns — a new addition to the Norwegian go-kart experience — bring an interactive element to the attraction designed to make it more appealing to groups of families and friends traveling together.
The first transformational theatre and nightclub at sea
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The 752-seat three-storey theatre aka Sensoria Theatre Lounge at Norwegian Prima has volume and versatility, with retractable seating that can convert the space from a stage for Broadway shows into a Studio 54-style disco into a setting for some of television’s most popular game shows such as The Price is Right.
Norwegian's first-ever food hall with a myriad of options
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Indulge Food Hall is a brand new concept that debuted onboard Norwegian Prima. There is open seating all around the different food stands. The cuisine is international – Indian tandoori chicken, Asian noodle dishes, South American tapas, Texas pit barbecue – and passengers can order from all of them at once via the tablets on their tables.
The first sustainable cocktail bar at sea
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At the sustainability-focused Metropolitan Bar on Prima you can try zero-waste drinks from repurposed discarded kitchen scraps, including banana peels, watermelon rind and even and morning’s croissants. Among the signature creations from the cocktail menu is a riff on an espresso martini made with leftover grounds from French press coffee served at the ship’s signature restaurants and a Mai Tai made with a syrup crafted from day-old almond croissants sourced from the ship’s buffet and coffee shops.
Other examples are Flor de Cana rum, which promotes itself as carbon neutral and fair-trade certified, and Avorza vodka, which labels itself organic, vegan, gluten-free and kosher. What’s more, straws are biodegradable.
Details of the itineraries for Norwegian Prima can be found on the Norwegian Cruise Line website.