FINAL CALL
On Your Marks...
Norwegian Cruise Line is off to a flying start in the race for the biggest adrenaline rush at sea.
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It seems there’s no limit to the lengths cruise
in length and 22% larger than its predecessor, the
lines will go to in order to attract thrill-seeking
Prima Speedway will now go around and through
guests, with zip-lines, skydiving simulators
the funnel of the ship, taking in unexpected
and dizzying water slides amongst the daredevil
twists, hill climbs and dips. In all, the experience
pursuits on offer.
boasts 14 nailbiting turns where 15 drivers can
For Norwegian Cruise Line however, it’s the
simultaneously race on the open ocean reaching
racetrack that has proven popular. Following
speeds of more than 30mph. After racers have
the introduction of the world’s first racetrack
passed the black-and-white checkered flag of the
at sea in 2017, the group upped the ante with
finish line, they can then join the spectators and
the unveiling of a 1,100ft circuit on board Encore
unwind at the new Prima Speedway Bar located
in 2019. And now, NCL is set to out-do itself
beneath the track.
once again, thanks to the recently announced
Despite the challenges of the past two years,
experiences onboard Norwegian Prima. Along
Norwegian Prima became the cruise line’s most
with a multi-sensory theatre, real-life game
in-demand ship ever when it was announced
shows and freefall drop dry slides, the debut
earlier this year, with record bookings on the first
vessel of the all-new Prima-Class series – due
day and week of sales; experiences such as the
to set sail in 2022 – will feature the first ever
Prima Speedway will undoubtedly serve to keep
three-level racetrack. More than a quarter mile
passengers racing back for more.
