Inside Norwegian Prima - Complete Cruise Ship Tour

When I embarked Norwegian Prima in New York City I thought I knew what to expect. I took my first cruise with Norwegian when I was 11 years old and I’ve been on 9 Norwegian ships since then. It only took me a few seconds to realise though that this ship was very different to any of the ships I’d been on before.

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As soon as I laid eyes on the ship I saw that there was a HUGE and terrifying-looking slide on the side of the ship. I almost didn’t believe my eyes but I also saw that there was a massive race track on the top deck. I’d later find out that this was a 3 storey go-kart track and I hoped that I would be brave enough to have a go on both the slides and the go-karts as the cruise went on.

When we boarded the ship we headed straight into the main atrium which definitely has a wow factor. It felt very open and bright and is split over 3 decks with different things on each level. I felt as though I was inside a space ship and I loved the colours and the lights. These stairs are just so much fun. It feels like you’re gliding up or down.

On this bottom level, there is a bar where we would often get a drink during the day and they’d play live music here too. All around the atrium are these funky glass vases and art definitely is a theme of this ship that you’ll see popping up throughout this tour.

Right beside the atrium is the Prima Theatre and Club. It’s not often that a theatre surprises me, most are pretty similar but this one really is different. We walked into the lowest level and were greeted with a huge and mostly empty room. Of course, it makes sense to wonder where the seats are and it turns out that they fold away and this space is used as a nightclub in the evening and theatre during showtime.

This is what it looks like in the normal theatre mode, and this is what it looks like later in the evening when it turns into an area called Studio 54. The seats were actually very comfortable which you probably wouldn’t expect for fold-away seats. All the seats down here have cupholders too which might not sound that important but it makes a big difference.

We saw some brilliant shows here including Donna Summer the Musical and The Price is Right, every show had lots of set pieces that cleverly popped up and disappeared when required. The lights on the ceiling were so cool, they would spin and put on amazing light displays especially when the area was being used as a club.

The theatre was also used for entertainment during the day so you’d find things like deal or no deal happening in here.

On the other side of the atrium is the casino which is actually non-smoking which is nice. It’s absolutely huge with lots of different tables and machines including this one which bounces the dice up and down which I thought was cool. I did do my usual $10 spend during the cruise but sadly didn't win anything this time.

There is a little room inside the casino for those who want to smoke which I think is a nice touch. The room has all the usual things you’ll find in the bigger casino room. It means those who want to smoke and gamble can, but not everybody has to smell the smoke like they do on a lot of cruise ships.

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[markglover]

The best thing about this cruise was meeting Emma on board! Having said that, the Prima is pretty fantastic. We’ve cruised with a few cruise lines but NCL is definitely our favourite.

[jonathandalecki]

Sold. I've never wanted to branch away from Disney as I have after watching this video. This video has me vowing to make the Prima my next cruise.

[nich]

I am LIVING for these cruise videos Emma - your reviews are so calming and engaging. Booked my first ever cruise for later this year and I am catching up on all-things cruise from yourself before I go! 😊🛳️

[EmmaCruises]

I am SO SO SO excited to finally be able to show you this video. What an adventure this was. Let me know what you think in the comments! Coming soon will be my full story video, a video about the food and the cabin so make sure you're subscribed so that you don't miss it. 🥳🥳
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This video is just part 1 of a 5 part series so I'll be updating this comment when the others are ready. Thank you so so much for your comments and questions and support. ☺😍

[cherylgarrett]

Prima is being based in Galveston. Since I live in Houston, a short drive away, I will be on the Prima at some point.

[lemonlemon]

I actually recently went on the Prima! Everything from the food to the entertainment was all soooo good. The rooms were comfortable and clean, along with pretty much everywhere else on the ship. I was able to try out all the slides AND the go-karts and must say they are really awesome! I've previously gone on the Breakaway and really love traveling by ship. Can't wait for the other videos to get uploaded!!

[digitalwoodshop]

Love the floating Emma Head giving directions... That was cute. A Captain Hudson version would work well too. Another well done Video, you can feel the fast paced excitement in your voice. It was mind boggling to see all the places to go on the Ship. The Adventure Rides were thrilling to watch. Look forward to your full Adventure Video. Enjoy your weekend with Family, you did a Fantastic Job on this video.

[leohoward]

Highly expressive clearly Emma lol to in one look tell people where you want to eat

[barbarahomrighaus]

We're just finishing our first NCL cruise - a NYC to Rome repositioning cruise - and have already put a deposit down for another. It's been so much fun, food's been great, good entertainment, great spa and thermal spa... We definitely want to go on the Prima someday. 🎉

[CathyS_Bx]

I love the aesthetic of this ship. So up to date and sleek. Nothing twee about it. I'm there!

[donlapham]

"The world's biggest menu"

Cheesecake Factory: "Finally a worthy opponent. Our battle will be LEGENDARY!"

[coasttocoasters]

This looks absolutely stunning! The race track is just insane! I love how modern, light and clean looking ship design is! It’s beautiful!

Amazing video Emma, showcases the ship so well!

[sharonla]

Hi Emma, So I finally did a cruise to Akaska and liked it so much that I'm going again in 9 days but this time I'm doing the Vancouver-Seward trip with NCL. Got incredibly lucky with the cost and a seat sale to get back to Vancouver. I put everything I've learned from you to good use and had a few cookies in your honour. Thanks so much. I'm hooked.

[brendacook]

I’m so glad you posted this because I will be on the Prima in December! I’m so excited! We always book in The Haven and we’ve never been disappointed! Luxurious and beautiful! Thanks!

[caravanholidays]

Between you and @CruiseHols, you have to be the most positive cruise channels on YouTube.👍

[juliatarrel]

The chef who puppeted the omlette made me LOL. A genuine laugh, not a phone-it-in LOL.

[lifeinnorway]

Ahhh the memories this brought back!! We loved the Prima and it was so good to see you discover all the best areas 🎉 Indulge is such a good concept and the vibe in Vibe (sorry) was wonderful. Great job Emma 👏🏼 👏🏼

[gottorox]

I took my first cruise as a teenager about 20 years ago on the Norwegian Wind! We have such awesome memories and I convinced my husband to book a cruise to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary this fall

[Becr]

I’m booked for 11 days on the Prima in April, heading to Aruba and Curaçao 😍

[carissathompson]

Easily entertained here too 😅 I love those coin machines that push the coins over the edge. I would've love the bouncing dice as well