Norwegian Prima’s First US Sailing - Bermuda Short Break *LIVE*

[BirdTravels]

Syd Norman’s is another venue which is a bit undersized. 

[BirdTravels]

There is a Starbucks in the Penrose Atrium and the Indulge Food Hall. 
 

If you don’t see your favorite drink, just ask.

 

Yes you can use your Starbucks card or do a room charge. 
 

Yes, there is Chai Tea (hot or cold). 
 

[BirdTravels]

The Prima Theater and Prima Club. Why two names?

 

The Prima Theater has entrances on Decks 6, 7, and 8. Deck 8 is the balcony. Finally a way to get everyone in and out quickly!  For the Donna Summer show, they old standbys to go to the Deck 8 balcony. 
 

But, late night, the front orchestra section folds down and back (something I can only describe as an advance high school gym with bleachers that fold up) creating a dance floor. 
 

[JGmf]

Wow, Syd Norman's (and the Comedy Club) are way undersized. 

 

Syd's is usually packed.  Where the heck are the necessary seats?  There will be a whole lot of ticked-off passengers.

 

(The casino decor reminds of sets from Star Trek - The Next Generation).

[BirdTravels]

Too much cooked fish in Palomar? Get uncooked fish at Nama Sushi

 

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[CruizinSusan70]

51 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

The Prima Theater and Prima Club. Why two names?

Possibly the theater is where all of the shows occur and the club is the name for after the shows when they move the seats back and turn it into a club atmosphere.

[BirdTravels]

The Birds always enjoys a good Teppanyaki dinner. Hasuki is where the action is. There is efficiency in having one chef make food for a full table of 8. The fun of a Japanese steakhouse is the energy that everyone at the table brings as the chef preforms. The designers of the Prima opted for a smaller venue. Fewer tables. And they even created 2-top Teppanyaki tables, which The Birds don’t think would be as fun. 
 

 

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[vacation44]

13 hours ago, GALSews said:

Before the ship was ever built, that the food court was to be free, was a major advertising point

As was Margaritaville on the Escape when we first booked while it was being built.  Then, a few weeks in, they started charging. 

[BirdTravels]

And another belated Good Night from the Prima

 

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[BirdTravels]

NLC’s newest restaurant, debuting on the Prima is Palomar. It is the “Ocean Blue” of the Prima as a Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant. 
 

 

 

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[PATRLR]

8 hours ago, JGmf said:

Syd's is usually packed.  Where the heck are the necessary seats?  There will be a whole lot of ticked-off passengers

I agree.  The furniture they have make no sense for a night club and of course, there is so little of it.   I'm sure there is a reason, something they are trying to accomplish, but I don't know what it could be.

[2 Fun Guys]

Love this comprehensive review, Bird!

 

Of course, I haven't been there in person, but Syd Norman's looks downright spacious compared to Syd's on the Breakaway. Prima is a smaller ship - perhaps it is proportional?

[BirdTravels]

[BirdTravels]

Want some delicious Asian Fusion small plates? Food Republic is the place to be. One of the more popular restaurants on the Breakaway Plus ships, NCL has put in a super sized dining room on the Prima. 
 

[BirdTravels]

Elegant French Dining can be found in Le Bistro. Gents, don’t for get that this is one of the new places with a dress code and long pants (dockers or jeans are fine) are required. 
 

The Birds are not a fan of the chandeliers sitting on the ground. And the brass-framed dividers also make things look tacky. 
 

NCL started a trend at Onda on the Encore where they replaced carpet with cheap vinyl laminate flooring. The did the same in Le Bistro on the Prima. 100% understand that it is easier to clean and never has to be replaced, but the lack of carpets causes noise to bounce around and the restaurant gets very loud. 

And while they tried to put windows in, they look into lifeboats,,, make you feel like being in an obstructed view Ocean View room. 
 

The physical restaurant was very disappointing. 

 

 

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[laudergayle]

@BirdTravelswhere do you go to make show reservations on embarkation day, please?

[BirdTravels]

Cagney’s Steakhouse is the place for steak. Similar to Le Bistro, not our favorite interior design, colors, or carpet patterns - all clashing terribly.

 

 

 

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[BirdTravels]

18 minutes ago, laudergayle said:

@BirdTravelswhere do you go to make show reservations on embarkation day, please?

Entertainment reservations can be made on at Syd Norman’s, Deck 7 Mid-ship. Once booked, head across the hall to the Improv to make/fox dining reservations. 

[BirdTravels]

Some of the best food on the ship can be found at Los Lobos!

 

 

 

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[BirdTravels]

The Local Bar and Grill has taken on a different role with a small dining room and a lounge area with cocktail tables (that people try to eat at). 
 

Separate bar lounge - losing the English Pub decor. 

 

The only game at The Local

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[G-DawgMN]

On 10/11/2022 at 8:01 PM, BirdTravels said:

Go to Tee Time to practice your advance putting. This is the most innovative mini golf on any NCL ship. Currently, they are updating the game’s software so rounds are free. Once things are fixed, rounds will be $5 each with the opportunity  to win prizes up to a free cruise. 
 

 

 

 

 I think this is the first time that The Bird has been photographed in the wild!

 

 Love the review, thanks for taking the time to do this!

[SliderNc]

59 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Cagney’s Steakhouse is the place for steak. Similar to Le Bistro, not our favorite interior design, colors, or carpet patterns - all clashing terribly.

 

 

 

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Color blindness for the interior designers and those "grinch" chairs...

[aubreyc1988]

Casino looks awesome...looks sparse with the spacing of those slot machines compared to Royal Caribbean who shoves as many in as possible.

 

Agree about the interior design for Le Bistro and Cagney's...wow those green chairs! Palomar is pretty and Los Lobos has a really fun design. 

 

I think the theatre is cool/smart use of space.

 

I was hoping The Local would get a menu refresh...doesn't look like that has happened. Sad that the local only has one game but I guess it makes sense given the other areas. 

 

 

 

 

[BirdTravels]

Onda, first making an appearance on the. Norwegian Encore,, is a premiere restaurant on the Prima
 

 

 

 

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[uneamie]

11 hours ago, JGmf said:

Wow, Syd Norman's (and the Comedy Club) are way undersized. 

 

Syd's is usually packed.  Where the heck are the necessary seats?  There will be a whole lot of ticked-off passengers.

 

(The casino decor reminds of sets from Star Trek - The Next Generation).

Yeah....50 seats for over 3000 passengers!!!   I really think they made this venue for the Haven only guest but even they may find it hard to reserve a seat. We are on this ship in May. I hope I am not going to regret it. The price is significantly higher than their other ships.