Norwegian Prima’s First US Sailing - Bermuda Short Break *LIVE*

[BirdTravels]

Join The Bird on the inaugural US voyage of NCL’s newest and first-in-class Norwegian Prima.This 5-day short break from New York features port calls in Virginia Beach (Norfolk) and the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda. 

 

The Prima began construction on December 9, 2019. She is NCL’s first next-generation ship built at the Fincantieri shipyard near Venice, Italy. NCL took delivery of the Prima on July 29, 2022, and she was christened by godmother Katy Perry on August 27, 2022 in Reykjavík, Iceland.The Prima is the first of six Prima Class ships delivering 2022 to 2027.

 

The Prima has a double occupancy capacity of 3100 guests and 1506 crew members. NCL boasts that the Prima has the most outdoor deck space of any new ship, the most spacious accommodations for a new cruise ship, and 47% more staff per guest compared to other contemporary cruise lines. The ship has 1646 guest staterooms including 107 Haven/Suite, 1030 balcony, 124 ocean view, and 385 inside staterooms, along with 912 crew cabins. 
 

The Bird has given you a bird’s eye view of the newest ships with live posts from the US inaugural maiden voyages of the Breakaway, Getaway, Escape, Bliss, Encore, Symphony of the Seas, and Wonder of the Seas, along with many other cruise adventures. 

 

Come along with The Bird on this US inaugural cruise of the revolutionary Norwegian Prima!

 

Mon Oct 10 New York City Depart 4:00 pm

Tue Oct 11 Virginia Beach 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed Oct 12 At Sea

Thu Oct 13 Royal Naval Dockyard 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fri Oct 14 At Sea

Sat Oct 15 New York City Arrive 7:00 am

[BirdTravels]

New York is an amazing city with a skyscraper on every block. 
 

[dmms]

Reviews of the Prima thus far have been varied.
Have a Prima cruise booked in February.

Interested in your thoughts/ perceptions. Hearing and learning about new shiny objects is always fun.

And your reviews have historically been very thorough.

Happy Sailing!

[BirdTravels]

As rumored, they have cancelled the port call in Virginia Beach. So we essentially end up with 3 sea days with one day in port. We have to wait until the dock in Bermuda clears before coming in. 

Edited October 10, 2022 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

Time to get this ship on the road 

[BirdTravels]

Busy day at Manhattan Cruise Terminal Pier 88

 

Long lines for security (except if you are in the Haven). 

 

[BirdTravels]

No lines for check in

Edited October 10, 2022 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

And for those who forgot to test…

[Keith.W]

Following along great review so far done the same itinerary September 1st on the Joy in the Haven it was a great trip

[The Traveling Man]

@BirdTravels

Please let us know how many are on board and how crowded the ship seems.  We were on the Prima from Copenhagen to Southampton.  It sailed at about half capacity, but many of the shows were SRO and some of the lounges and other areas felt quite crowded.

[shof515]

what was the reason for virgina to be canceled?

[cruiseny4life]

2 hours ago, shof515 said:

what was the reason for virgina to be canceled?

Why would anyone want to go to Norfolk? Sorry...I had to...I was very glad one of our days turned into a sea day in April when Norfolk was canceled. VA Beach sounds so much nicer, but are you really going to drive 45 minutes each way to go to that crummy beach?

 

Bird, sorry about Bermuda being such a fast trip! I'm stunned you're only barely there. I suppose the two docking locations may be tied. up. Oh well, have a stunning time! 

4 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

As rumored, they have cancelled the port call in Virginia Beach. So we essentially end up with 3 sea days with one day in port. We have to wait until the dock in Bermuda clears before coming in. 

 

[bluesea777]

An overnight docked in Bermuda is a lot better than a short day in Bermuda! 

 

You'll be able to step off ship and view the ship in her lit-up glory at night.

 

 

[BirdTravels]

The senior crew were not told why the itinerary was changed. Only speculation that with all of the cost and effort people had to go to go to Bermuda, they wanted to give us a full day there. 

[BirdTravels]

[Nclgetawaymenhoney]

Looking forward to another great review thank you for including us on your vacation.

[EllieinNJ]

Also following with great interest.

[BirdTravels]

The new place to eat is the Indulge Food Hall. Small plates from multiple venues. All complimentary except Cocoa, Starbucks and the Bar 🙂

Edited October 10, 2022 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

[BirdTravels]

Enter the world of virtual reality in the Galaxy Pavilion. 
 

Each ride is $8.00

One Hour Pass is $29.00

Day Pass is $49.00

Escape Room is $15.00

Top Gold Swing Suite $40.00 for 55 minutes

 

[BirdTravels]

Everyone come on a cruise to keep fit. The Pulse Gym is open every day for that sea view workout. 

[BirdTravels]

Need a little pampering? More maybe some treatments? Go the the Mandara Spa and book that massage or treatment. 

Edited October 10, 2022 by BirdTravels

[destar]

Enjoy your cruise, thank you for posting.

[BirdTravels]

Plan ahead. If you need some mommy and daddy time, make sure to enroll the kiddos at the Splash Academy upon embarkation and take them there the first night to make friends. Open to kids ages 3 to 12. 

[BirdTravels]

Need to keep your teens occupied, the Entourage is for them. Enroll on embarkation day and set them loose the first night. 
 

For unknown reasons, NCL did not create a teen club on the Prima. They are using part of the Splash Academy as a teen room, which,,, is really lacking for teens.