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Boarding the NCL Prima

Jan and Tracey Travels
Jan and Tracey Travels
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👁️ 32K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 10:40
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbeanFrom GalvestonVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we were excited about boarding the NCL Prima in Galveston until we found out that it is the lowest rated ship in the NCL Fleet

the Prima has the lowest rating of any in ship with a 2.8

the service is very quick people are very friendly my wedge salad was fantastic

the only down I really see about this room is there's really not a table

Creator's Tips & Advice

Sit at a table in the Indulge Food Hall to access the full menu via iPads
Use the thermal spa pass if you have one, as it's highly rated

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship has lowest rating in NCL fleetWe'll find out through the week if it's as bad as reviews say

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould we be excited or terrified of cruising on the NCL Prima?
QWhat are the first impressions of boarding and exploring the ship?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2 Sad BaconDining Main1½ Sad BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy BaconLoyalty Program4 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconCabin Balcony3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Galveston2½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

We were excited about boarding the NCL Prima in Galveston until we found out that it is the lowest rated ship in the NCL Fleet. Come join us as we board this Norwegian Cruise Lines Cruise Ship and find out whether we should be excited or terrified of this cruise. Below are the Amazon Affiliate links to some of our favorite items we've found helpful in our travels. (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases) Our Recommended Cabin Gear -----OREI American to European Plug Adapters—So many cruise ships are equipped with 220 European plugs which are useless unless you have the right adapter. These are what are in our bags every time we cruise or travel to Europe. They come in an affordable six pack which you can find at this link: https://amzn.to/44ixS0U -----Strongman Tools Strong Magnetic Hooks—A couple of these 6- pack set of hooks are always with us when we cruise. Each individual hook can hold 30lbs of weight and is ideal for hanging coats, hats, and even the hangings shelves described below . Get your set of these useful magnetic hooks at this link: https://amzn.to/3UDrVbJ -----Whitmor 5 Section Closet Organizer—Unfortunately, drawer and shelf space is sometimes limited in some cruise cabins. That’s why we always bring at least one of these inexpensive closet organizers which gives us plenty of room for our folded clothes. We’ll usually use a couple of magnetic hooks described above to hang these from the ceiling in the corner of our room. Here’s the link where you can get yours: https://amzn.to/3w3GvQn Our Recommended Camera Gear -----DJI Osmo Pocket 3--You’ll usually see Tracey using this in almost all of our videos. Love this wonderful, small and versatile camera. Basic Camera: https://amzn.to/3UDJJDF Creators Combo: https://amzn.to/4beP6OP -----GoPro Hero12—This is the best action camera we’ve ever used. Whether taking videos on the Zodiacs in Antarctica, snorkeling in Papua New Guinea, or scuba diving in Bonaire, this camera is always in our hands. Find the link to get yours here: https://amzn.to/3UkTcy1 -----Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap—If you still carry a DSLR or Mirrorless camera like Jan does, this is the perfect strap to use. What is great is that this fully adjustable strap can be configured to be worn across your body, putting the weight of your camera across your back as opposed to your neck. Plus, it offers a bit more security when traveling through high pick-pocket areas. Get your Slide Lite Strap here: https://amzn.to/3xW6pWR