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IMO: 9823986

Norwegian Prima

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Norwegian Prima — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Prima-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
143,535
Length (FT / M)
965 / 294
Beam (FT / M)
135 / 41.1
Decks (Passenger / Total)
16 / 20
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Marghera, Italy
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Katy Perry
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$850,000,000
Class Sisters: Norwegian Viva

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2022

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9823986
MMSI
311001059
Call Sign
C6FB3
Classification Society
DNV
Hull / Yard Number
6298
Maiden Voyage
August 2022
Maximum Draft
8.7 m (28.5 ft)
Maximum Beam
51.0 m (167.3 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
3,099
Maximum Capacity
3,950
Total Crew
1,506
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.06:1
Space Ratio
46.32

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
4
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
6
Waterslides
1
Bars & Lounges
17
Complimentary Dining Venues
6
Specialty Dining Venues
8
À la Carte Dining
2
Elevators
16*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Marine diesel oil
Azipod Units
2
Installed Power
54 MW (72,415 hp)
Propulsion Power
33 MW (44,254 hp)
Maximum Speed
22 Knots
Engine Configuration
2x Wartsila 12V46 + 3x Wartsila 8L46

Logistics

Cruising Speed
20.5 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 5
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-20
Aft
Decks 5-20
Haven
Decks 16-20
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino designated smoking area
    casino
    Location: Deck 6
    Smoking permitted in the designated casino section while actively playing.
  • The Humidor Cigar Lounge
    indoor
    Location: Deck 8
    Dedicated cigar lounge where smoking is permitted.
  • Designated open-deck area
    outdoor
    Location: Open deck
    Cigarettes permitted only in the marked outdoor deck area; staterooms and balconies are non-smoking.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,646
Solo Configured: 73
ADA Compliant: 41
Suites
193
Balcony
946
Oceanview
124
Inside
383
The Apex Suite
The Haven Premier Owner's Suite
2,100 SQ FT

The ship's largest accommodation: a roughly 2,100 sq ft three-bedroom suite sleeping up to eight, with an aft-facing wraparound terrace of about 830 sq ft featuring a private jacuzzi and dining area, three king bedrooms each with an en-suite bath, a powder room and a living room, plus 24-hour butler and concierge service and private Haven access.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • The Haven Premier Owner's Suite2
  • The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite4
  • The Haven Aft Owner's Suite4
  • The Haven Owner's Suite13
  • The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa30
  • The Haven Aft Penthouse with Master5
  • The Haven Aft Penthouse2
  • The Haven Penthouse47
  • Family Suite with Large Balcony6
  • Forward-Facing Suite10
  • Family Suite with Master16
  • Aft Large Balcony Suite2
  • Aft-Facing Suite2
  • Club Balcony Suite50
Balcony
  • Balcony946
Oceanview
  • Oceanview124
Inside
  • Inside310
  • Solo Studio73

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Waterpark
  • Mini Golf

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Observation Lounge
  • Escape Room

Thrills & Active

  • Go-Kart Track

Staterooms & Service

  • Dedicated Solo Staterooms
  • Butler Service
  • Ship-Within-a-Ship Suite Complex
  • Open Seating Dining

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

Prima Speedway - first three-level go-kart track at sea
world first
Ocean Boulevard
unique
The Drop - 10-deck free-fall dry slide
fastest
The Haven by Norwegian
unique
Prima Speedway go-karts
top-deck attraction
The Drop free-fall slide
top-deck attraction
The Rush racing slides
top-deck attraction
Aqua Park & waterslides
top-deck attraction
Infinity Beach pools
top-deck attraction
Tee Time mini-golf
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Freestyle Dining (open-seating, no fixed times or assigned seats).
  • The Haven (keycard-access suite complex with private pool, sundeck, restaurant and bar).
  • Ocean Boulevard, a 360-degree wraparound outdoor promenade.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Hudson's
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 7
    Complimentary main dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows.
  • The Commodore Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 7
    Complimentary main dining room.
  • Surfside Cafe
    buffet
    Location: Deck 8
    Complimentary indoor/outdoor buffet.
  • The Local Bar & Grill
    pub
    Location: Deck 8
    $ extras
    Complimentary 24-hour pub and grill.
  • Surfside Grill
    grill
    Location: Deck 8
    Complimentary poolside grill.
  • Indulge Food Hall
    food_hall
    Location: Deck 8
    Open-air food hall with multiple complimentary marketplace eateries.
Specialty Dining
  • Cagney's Steakhouse
    specialty
    Location: Deck 6
    American steakhouse.
  • Le Bistro
    specialty
    Location: Deck 6
    French fine-dining restaurant.
  • Los Lobos
    specialty
    Location: Deck 6
    Mexican restaurant.
  • Palomar
    specialty
    Location: Deck 8
    Mediterranean seafood restaurant.
  • Hasuki
    specialty
    Location: Deck 6
    Teppanyaki hibachi restaurant.
  • Nama
    specialty
    Location: Deck 6
    Sushi and sashimi restaurant.
  • Onda by Scarpetta
    specialty
    Location: Deck 8
    Italian restaurant by Scarpetta.
  • Food Republic
    specialty
    Location: Deck 8
    Asian-fusion and international small plates.
Exclusive Dining
  • The Haven Restaurant
    specialty
    Location: Deck 17
    Haven-exclusive restaurant for suite guests.
À la Carte Dining
  • Starbucks
    cafe
    Location: Deck 7
    Specialty coffee bar.
  • Coco's
    dessert
    Location: Deck 6
    Chocolate and dessert cafe.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Vibe Beach Club
    bar
    Location: Deck 17
    Adults-only sun deck with a private bar.
  • The Haven Lounge & Bar
    lounge
    Location: Deck 16
    Haven guests' lounge and bar.
  • The Local Bar & Grill
    bar
    Location: Deck 8
    24-hour pub bar.
  • Waves Pool Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 17
    Pool-deck bar.
  • Belvedere Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Indoor lounge bar.
  • Indulge Outdoor Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 8
    Open-air lounge on Ocean Boulevard.
  • Luna Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 8
    Outdoor bar.
  • Metropolitan Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Cocktail bar.
  • Penrose Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Atrium bar.
  • Soleil Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 8
    Pool-deck bar.
  • Syd Norman's Pour House
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 7
    Rock-and-roll live music bar.
  • The Bull's Eye Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 18
    Darts and games bar.
  • Whiskey Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 8
    Whiskey bar in the atrium.
  • Observation Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 17
    Forward observation lounge with panoramic views.
  • Studio Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 12
    Exclusive lounge and bar for solo Studio guests.
  • Prima Theater & Club
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 6
    Theater that converts to a nightclub with bar service.
  • Prima Speedway Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 18
    Bar beside the Prima Speedway go-kart track.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Infinity Beach
    pool
    Location: Deck 8
    Two Ocean Boulevard infinity pools with ocean-edge views.
  • Aqua Park Pools
    pool
    Location: Deck 18
    Two pools within the three-deck Aqua Park.
  • The Haven Infinity Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 17
    Private infinity pool in the Haven sundeck.
  • Main Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 17
    Main outdoor pool.
  • Kids' Aqua Park
    splash_pad
    Location: Deck 18
    Children's splash and water-play area.
Active Recreation
  • Prima Speedway
    go_kart_track
    Location: Deck 18
    Three-level go-kart racing track.
  • Tee Time Mini Golf
    mini_golf
    Location: Deck 18
    Outdoor mini-golf course.
  • The Drop
    dry_slide
    Location: Deck 18
    Ten-deck free-fall dry slide.
  • The Rush
    dry_slide
    Location: Deck 18
    Side-by-side racing dry slides.
  • The Whip
    dry_slide
    Location: Deck 18
    Twisting dry slide.
Entertainment Venues
  • Prima Theater & Club
    theater
    Location: Deck 6
    Three-story theater and nightclub for production shows.
  • The Improv At Sea
    comedy_club
    Location: Deck 8
    Comedy club.
  • Arcade
    arcade
    Location: Deck 8
    Video games arcade.
  • Galaxy Pavilion
    arcade
    Location: Deck 8
    Virtual-reality complex with simulators and a holographic escape room.
Casino
  • Prima Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 6
    Casino with slots and table games.
Spa & Fitness
  • Mandara Spa & Salon
    spa
    Location: Deck 15
    Full-service spa and salon with a two-story waterfall and thermal pools.
  • Pulse Fitness Center
    fitness
    Location: Deck 16
    Fitness center with cardio and weight equipment.
  • Thermal Suite
    thermal_suite
    Location: Deck 15
    Thermal spa suite with saunas and hydrotherapy pools.
Youth & Teen
  • Splash Academy
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 15
    Youth program and club for children.
  • Entourage
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 8
    Teen club.
  • Guppies
    nursery
    Location: Deck 15
    Baby and toddler program.
Retail & Shopping
  • The Galleria Boutiques
    shop
    Location: Deck 6
    Onboard duty-free boutiques and gift shops.
  • Perspectives Photo Gallery
    gallery
    Location: Deck 7
    Photography studio and gallery.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Penrose Atrium
    atrium
    Location: Deck 6
    Three-deck glass-walled atrium with bars.
  • La Terrazza
    lounge
    Location: Deck 8
    Outdoor terrace lounge.
  • The Humidor Cigar Lounge
    cigar_lounge
    Location: Deck 8
    Cigar lounge with humidor and spirits.
  • The Haven Sundeck
    sundeck
    Location: Deck 17
    Private Haven sundeck and courtyard.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-28