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Norwegian Prima Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

AndyBuhr

Contributor Level: Third Mate

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Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 33

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

12 Night Caribbean: Curacao Aruba & Cozumel (New York To Galveston)

Sail date: October 15, 2022

Ship: Norwegian Prima

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 13573

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

FYI: Here's the comments & notes I sent to Cruiseship on post-Cruise survey: I wanted to reach out to make sure the crew, staff, & entertainers know that I had the greatest, most entertaining, delicious, personal, & unique vacation cruise of my life on the Norwegian PRIMA (Oct15-27) NYC to Galveston. I cruised with my retired parents, my sister and myself from St. Louis, MO for our twin 50th B-day gift. We did a lot on our own, but also shared some fantastic dinners and events. I want to make sure these folks directly receive my love, gratitude, & compliments for such a Great Experience *: * Syd Normans Cast & Crew - I loved them and saw all 3 Rumors, 2 Rock shows, & Prom Night! * Summer - Entire Cast & Crew - I saw it twice front row & center * PRIMA Events - Ocean Music Fest!, Disco Wonderland, 80's Night, Sensora! * Cruise Director Simon and rest of Cruise Activities & Events folks - names?... Alex, .. * The Pool everyday - The bar/servers, life guard, DJs, Bands * Improv Late Nite Karaoke - Bar staff (__? from Peru) and the host Crew * David Shannon - Phenomenal Vocalist & Entertainer (hope to see him perform on land too, in Tennessee) * DJ LVS - Great Man & Great DJ! and DJ Jeff ((even the 2hr Country Music set at the pool) * Familiar Strangers - Lead singer & band everywhere * Purple Sundaze - Great Entertainment - Singing & Dancing & * Rika Duo - Great Entertainment - Singing & Dancing * Frank Larson - Great Entertainment - Singing & Performing * Marcial Vasquez - Great person & Bar tender @ Syd Normans, Metropolitan, Penrose, etc * Driva other bar staff @ Penrose, etc * Stefan Nika - Watches & Merchandise (and Presentation Lecture on Watches) bought my first watch in 30 yrs * Christopher Song - Waiter at Local Bar & Grill diner (every late nite 2-5am) * Bar tenders/servers at each main event in Prima Theater, and The Wave Pool Bar (Nikola & the others) * Servers & Staff - Cagney's, Onda, Hasuki, Indulge, Local, * The Racetrack! The Wave, The Rush, The Drop * The Guest Services Front Desk - All 12 days every single one of them helped me, especially when I was frustrated & confused * Rosalie - Our Steward in the Studio staterooms was so sweet, helpful, and did a fantastic job everyday * Everything else I forgot! And, I made some great new friends and contacts and look forward to the next Great Cruise somewhere, somehow in 2023! Until then, God Bless!

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Sailing out along the Manhattan Skyline was Priceless! Getting from Newark Airport to Ship was a 3 hr of confusion, no specific time & place to find NCL Bus so we had to take $125 U er.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Loved Specialty Restaurants: Cagney's, Onda, & Hatsui. The Indulge Food Hall was a Great unique, fun, delicious, comfortable, and creative alll-inclusive experience.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

EVERYTHING was GREAT! Enjoyed the Pool & Music everyday! Huge 3 level Racecar track was Amazing! The Wave The Rush The Drop! Had fun catching a few rounds of trivia Wish I was able to make time to do Mini-golf, and Galaxy.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The Donna Summer Musical was Great! (saw it twice) The Ocean Music Fest Rock Show was Fantastic! DJ LVS and DJ Jeff were Awesome! The Syd Norman performers & shows were Kick-Ass Superb! (Rumours, Rock the House, Prom) David Shannon was Incredible! The PRIMA Theater Vegas Nite Club Parties were Phenomenal! (DiscoWonderland, 80s Party, & SENSORIA)

Children's Programs

(don't have children)

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Every bar tender, waiter, & steward treated gave me first class, vip treatment, even though I was a passenger in the least expensive, solo studios.)

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

I loved the unique, asymetrical, artistic form function & design. I wish the outside main pool & pool dack was twice as big, and configured for more swimming & dancing by the pool & stage.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Solo Studio was as small as expected but functional, clean, & cozy. The access to 24 hr Studio Lounge was very cool!

Ship tip

Take time to enjoy, experience, & view all the details, activities, & events of the ship, the crew, & meet other passengers.

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Ports of call

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

3 out of 5

Enjoyed the swim-up bar and hanging with some of the crew.

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Disembarkation

2 out of 5

Long lines, confusing directions, & disorganized system to get on busses.

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10 Comments

maer17 2 years ago

Yes, i agree with you, great ship. I had an amazing time on the prima. I cant wait to go back. Totally different experience from the traditional type of cruising. Loved it.

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nclcruzr 2 years ago

Thank you for your review, will be on the Prima in 19 days, can't wait! The crew is so nice and helpful, we just love them and look forward to seeing them every time we sail with NCL!

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javawoody 2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your experience

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Happy you sent the accolades for deserving crew to the cruise line. Glad you enjoyed your cruise!

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bubbles60 2 years ago

Sounds wonderful! Looking forward to our Prima cruise next year.

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Frogboo95 2 years ago

Thanks

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byhisgrace 2 years ago

Thanks for your review

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BOBANDSUSAN 2 years ago

Thanks for the review. Look forward to seeing all the smiling faces on our Prima cruise February 12th

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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Dumfy75 2 years ago

Thanks, sounds like you had a brilliant cruise and it’s great that you’ve called out all the staff and fed back to NCL too, it’s important these guys get recognised as they do a fantastic job. Really looking forward to our Prima cruise next May!

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