Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced details of
Each of the six vessels – measuring 965ft in length and
Norwegian Prima, the first of its highly anticipated
weighing in at 142,500 gross tonnes – is being built
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
Prima Class fleet set to feature a host of new spaces
in Italy by Fincantieri and will feature hull artwork
and experiences.
by Manuel Di Rita, commonly known as Peeta, whose
Able to accommodate 3,215 guests at double occupancy, the vessel will be a gamechanger for the operator, offering more outdoor deck space than any
the forward of the ship for the first time.
other newbuild, a food hall, infinity beach and larger
GUEST-CENTRIC DESIGN
staterooms. “Despite not having sailed in more than
NCL has enlisted a stellar line-up of world-class
a year, we never stopped working and innovating, we
designers to create its interior spaces. Italian architect
never once pressed pause,” explains Harry Sommer,
Piero Lissoni is responsible for suites and public
President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. “In fact,
areas of The Haven, a premium ship-within-a-ship
we doubled down on our brand investment in order
concept, while Studio Dado is developing the aesthetic
to deliver unforgettable guest experiences that go well
of various restaurants and staterooms. Rockwell
beyond expectations. Not only will we begin cruising
Group, SMC Design, Tillberg Design of Sweden and
this July, we’re so proud and so incredibly happy to
YSA Design are also on board, bringing expertise
announce the start of an exciting new chapter as we
garnered from years of experience in hotel, restaurant
introduce the Prima Class and the first ship in a line
and cruise ship design.
of unrivalled vessels with Norwegian Prima.”
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three-dimensional graffiti-style mural will extend to
The brief, according to NCL and Fincantieri, was
Due to begin sailing in summer 2022, the venture
to elevate the guest experience through spacious and
marks NCL’s first new class of ship in almost a decade.
thoughtful design, as Sommer explains: “An exemplary
