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Is the NCL Prima for You? Our review of the NCL Prima.

Jan and Tracey Travels
Jan and Tracey Travels
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👁️ 13K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 21:04
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 7 nightsFrom GalvestonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we have sailed on as many times as NCL we have sailed several times in the getaway class ships with its waterfront prominade deck

the food Republic was the very worst specialty restaurant I have ever had on any cruise and is pretty much one of the worst meals I've had in any restaurant it was horrible

the spa was fantastic it's expensive but it was wonderful

we don't know if the Prima really is the ship for us

Creator's Tips & Advice

Purchase a Vibe pass as soon as you get on the ship because they sell out quickly
If you want Asian food, go to Nama instead of Food Republic

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship layout and navigationBe prepared for an awkward layout and crowded spaces, especially during sea days
Cost of extra activitiesBudget for additional expenses like go-karts, arcade, and Vibe club passes

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the NCL Prima for you?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on the NCL Prima?
QWho would this ship be best for?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program2½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Sad BaconDining Specialty2 Happy BaconCabin Balcony1 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Sad BaconPool Deck2 Sad BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Galveston
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YouTube Video Description

The #1 cruise ship we were anticipating after the pandemic was NCL's Prima. After loving the Waterfront on some of Norwegian's other cruise ships, we were excited to enjoy the Ocean Boulevard and everything else new about this ship. Join us as we give you our no-holds-barred review of this ship, which is part of the cruise line on which we have sailed most. We cover the ship, our veranda cabin, the service, the food (including 5 specialty restaurants), and the entertainment. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 The Ship 02:57 Our Veranda Cabin 04:02 The Service 05:55 The Food (Complimentary) 08:12 The Food (Specialty Restaurants) 12:41 The Entertainment and Relaxation 17:54 Our 3 Downs 18:55 Our 3 Ups 19:15 Was the Prima for us? Cruise Item Shopping Recommendations 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 are 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 As Amazon Affiliates, we earn from qualifying purchases.