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Norwegian Prima Ship Tour - We HATED this thing that took up 3 FULL DECKS 🤬

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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCabin / Ship Tour🥉Knowledgeable Creator
Northern_europe · 11 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We spent 11 days onboard the Norwegian Prima sailing through Northern Europe

We described the overall experience as fine. Some things were great, a few things felt a little oversold

The go-kart track takes up so much space on the top decks that it severely limits where you can actually enjoy views or spread out

Specialty dining on Prima is strong. Kanges is always a solid steakhouse

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you're looking to actually have a good meal on board, the best strategy is honestly to bite the bullet and pay for specialty dining
If you did get a seat in the observation lounge, you spend equal time looking out at the sea as you do watching your fellow cruisers hustle to find a spot to sit

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding a seat in popular areasClaim a spot early, especially for Sid Norman's and the observation lounge
Cold weather affecting outdoor enjoymentBe prepared for temperatures to drop quickly, especially on Northern European itineraries

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Norwegian Prima ship like?
QWhat are the dining options on Norwegian Prima?
QWhat are the outdoor spaces like on Norwegian Prima?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior4 Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Sad BaconWater Park1 Sad BaconEntertainment Activities2 Sad BaconDining Buffet2½ Happy BaconDining Main3 Sad BaconDining Specialty3½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam
Iceland½ Happy Bacon
Norway½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Check out port guides from stops on this cruise here: https://www.nowgoseeit.com/blog?category=Northern%20European%20Cruise%20Port Or watch the videos from this cruise: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Hr8kE0shYkcEpEWbPJuWyro_yfvhtcm Cruising on Norwegian Prima soon? Or just curious what the hype’s about with Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest class of ships? We spent 11 days onboard the Norwegian Prima sailing through Northern Europe—including ports in Norway, Iceland, Amsterdam, and Zeebrugge—and we’ve got thoughts. A lot of them. This is not your typical cruise ship review. In this video, we take you on a brutally honest, deck-by-deck walkthrough of the Norwegian Prima. You’ll see real footage from our time onboard, hear our take on the food (buffet vs dining room vs specialty), the bars, entertainment, cabins, outdoor spaces, spa, shopping, and yes, even the dreaded mini-golf surcharge. We stayed in an interior cabin, explored every lounge and restaurant, and did our best to experience the ship the way real guests do. Spoiler: we liked some things a lot. Others? Not so much. If you’re looking for a sugar-coated sales pitch, this isn’t that video. But if you want practical cruise advice, real impressions, a little sarcasm, and more information than you probably need… you’re in the right place. Here’s what we cover: – Interior cabin tour and review – Dining: from the surprisingly solid buffet to the “meh” main dining rooms and tech-forward but flawed Indulge Food Hall – Specialty restaurants: what’s worth paying extra for (and what’s not) – All the bars onboard, from Penrose to Metropolitan to that one by the pool that was always closed when we needed it – Activities: go-karts, slides, darts, VR simulators, mini golf (and how they’re monetized) – Outdoor spaces, and why they were mostly unusable in cold weather – Pools and hot tubs (yes, the infinity ones look good in photos—but they’re tiny) – The Stadium, The Observation Lounge, The Atrium, and all the public spaces where you’ll be fighting for a seat – Entertainment (Bossa Nova Beat = great, Price is Right = daytime TV at sea) – The casino, that coin pusher machine, and why I should know better by now – Spa and gym highlights (spoiler: the spa is lovely, if you’re willing to pay) – Onboard shopping options, including pre-owned Gucci and those cruise-standard “75% off everything!” tables – Stand-up comedy, karaoke, trivia, and the world’s most chaotic hotel lobby (a.k.a. the Atrium) Planning your own Norwegian Prima cruise? Here are a few tips upfront: If you want genuinely great food, book the specialty dining ahead of time. It’s the only way. Don’t expect to use the pools or outdoor spaces much if you're sailing anywhere chilly—those “wow” features are mostly decorative in cold weather. Bring your patience. For everything. And if you want to get into Syd Norman’s Pour House? Line up 90 minutes early or enjoy the hallway view like we did. This was our first time on a Prima-class ship, and while we didn’t love everything, we definitely learned a lot. Would we sail Prima again? You’ll have to watch to find out. Got a question about the Norwegian Prima? Drop it in the comments! If this video helped you, please like and subscribe—it's the easiest way to support our channel. And don’t forget to check out our full port guides from this itinerary, including: – Amsterdam – Bruges (Zeebrugge) – Geiranger – Ålesund – Akureyri – Isafjordur – Reykjavik More cruise content at: https://NowGoSeeIt.com Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes travel content and more tips: Instagram: instagram.com/nowgoseeit X (Twitter): x.com/nowgoseeit Pinterest: pinterest.com/nowgoseeit Facebook: facebook.com/nowgoseeit Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Now Go See… Norwegian Prima.