European Cruise

Item: Norwegian Prima
Rating: 4
Author: clemons23311658

Norwegian Prima Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

clemons23311658

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

10 Night Mediterranean: Italy France & Spain (Barcelona To Rome)

Sail date: October 13, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Prima

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9780

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

I really wanted to cruise on the Prima since it was a new ship. I was underwhelmed by the experience.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

We were on a NCL cruise last year. The menu items in the dining room and specialty restaurants was the same as last year and the year before. I would have loved to see a new menu. The size of the buffet was small for the amount of people. There was always a line.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

I visited the thermal spa. It was very beautiful. The jets were on a timer and we had to constantly find and attendant to have them turned. I also played putt putt golf and darts.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

I looked for comedy shows but there weren't any. I really enjoyed the Price is right and Donna Summer.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

The service was very good. Everyone was very attentive and friendly.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

The ship design was elegant and very beautiful. I thought layout of the ship was choppy and didn't flow. The common areas were clean and well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

I actually spent more time than normal in the cabin due to the lack of activities on board. The room was always clean. I also appreciated the variety of movies that were streaming.

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

4 out of 5

Valencia, Spain

4 out of 5

Ibiza, Balearic Islands

4 out of 5

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

4 out of 5

Marseille (Provence), France

4 out of 5

Cannes, France

5 out of 5

Genoa, Italy

4 out of 5

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

5 out of 5

NAPLES (POMPEII), ITALY

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

6 Comments

Ladyjunecliff 1 year ago

I appreciate your honest review as it helps others decide what ship is right for them,

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bubbles60 1 year ago

Wonderful itinerary! We were on the Prima earlier this year and had a fabulous time. We did hear that they did not put comedians on European cruises due to the sense of humor being different with the Americans and Europeans.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your experience.

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karlgrgurich 1 year ago

Well looks like you enjoyed the itinerary! Sorry, the ship did not impress you, considering it is such a large part of the experience.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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Other reviews of this sailing

Great cruise

Prima was nice but the excursions were not!