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Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Prima is a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship of the Prima class, in service since 2022. She measures 143,535 gross tons and carries 3,195 guests with a crew of 1,506. She sails Caribbean, Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Prima is the first Prima-class ship, built by Fincantieri at Marghera, Italy, and in service since August 2022, with about 143,500 gross tons and 3,195 guests at double occupancy. Her venues include the Prima Speedway, Indulge Food Hall, Infinity Beach, the Galaxy Pavilion and The Rush. She spends the 2026-27 winter on Southern Caribbean cruises from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and summer 2027 on Northern Europe voyages from Southampton and Reykjavik, with Mediterranean and transatlantic sailings in between.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Flying in for your cruise?
Norwegian Prima sails from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The airport is Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Escape LoungeSJU Terminal B3.0 ★
- The Lounge San Juan at Terminal BSJU Terminal B2.8 ★
- The Lounge San Juan at Terminal CSJU Terminal C2.5 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Norwegian Prima?
Norwegian Prima is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line and belongs to its Prima class.
How big is Norwegian Prima?
Norwegian Prima measures 143,535 gross tons and 294 metres in length.
How crowded does Norwegian Prima feel?
Norwegian Prima has a passenger space ratio of 44.9: 143,535 gross tons for 3,195 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Norwegian Prima feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Norwegian Prima carry?
Norwegian Prima carries 3,195 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,506 (about 2.1 guests per crew member).
When did Norwegian Prima enter service?
Norwegian Prima entered service in 2022.
Where does Norwegian Prima sail?
Norwegian Prima sails Caribbean, Northern Europe, Mediterranean and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Which airport should I fly into for Norwegian Prima?
Norwegian Prima sails from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fly into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Norwegian Prima?
Norwegian Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Norwegian Prima; this page links to Deck plans.
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