I Tried NCL Prima’s Restaurants — Here’s What’s Actually Good

Tom Sunday

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The two main dining rooms on the Norwegian Premer are Hudson's and the Commodore room. Both share a menu and are included with your cruise fair.

The pro move is to arrive about 15 minutes before Indulge opens every day, especially on C days. The seating area will normally be already accessible.

The pasta and the sauce had almost no flavor, which was genuinely surprising for a paid Italian restaurant. I gave that dish a five out of 10.

Make sure your specialty dining reservations are reserved as early as possible. Unless your cabin category allows you to book earlier, try to board the ship as early as possible.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Arrive at Indulge Food Hall 15 minutes before it opens to secure a table.

✓Make specialty dining reservations as early as possible on embarkation day to avoid sold-out times.

✓Use Indulge Food Hall for lunch on embarkation day while waiting for your room.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Formal dining expectations — Don't expect traditional formal or gala dining or included lobster; NCL has a different style.

Specialty dining costs — Be aware of flat cover charges plus potential taxes, service charges, and premium item supplements.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best and worst restaurants on the NCL Prima?

QWhat is included in the cruise fare versus what costs extra?

QHow do the main dining rooms compare to the buffet and food hall?

QHow much do specialty restaurants cost on the NCL Prima?

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I spent 7 nights eating around Norwegian Prima, and in this dining guide, I’m breaking down the best and worst restaurants onboard. Norwegian Prima has a very different dining setup compared to older Norwegian Cruise Line ships. You have the beautiful Hudson’s main dining room, The Commodore Room, Surfside Café buffet, The Local Bar & Grill, Indulge Food Hall, Food Republic, Los Lobos, Onda by Scarpetta, Cagney’s Steakhouse, Le Bistro, Hasuki, Nama Sushi, Palomar, and more. Some of the food on NCL Prima really surprised me. Especially Indulge Food Hall and several of the specialty restaurants. But not everything was great. In this video, I’ll share what I would book again, what I would skip, which included restaurants are actually worth your time, and the biggest dining tips you need to know before sailing on Norwegian Prima. If you’re planning a cruise on NCL Prima, Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Viva, or another Prima-class ship, this guide should help you avoid disappointing meals and make better dining decisions before your cruise. ► SOCIAL MEDIAS Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamtomsunday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtomsunday Video Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Main dining room 04:00 - Food hall 06:50 - Buffet 08:40 - The Local 09:30 - Snacks, desserts and coffee 10:25 - Specialty restaurants pricing 11:30 - Food Republic 12:24 - Palomar 13:00 - Los Lobos 13:45 - Onda 14:55 - Cagney's 15:30 - Le Bistro 16:15 - Hasuki 17:00 - Nama Sushi 17:50 - My picks and tips #nclprima #norwegianprima #ncl #cruise #cruisefood