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NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
new prima-class entertainment announced orwegian Cruise Line first revealed plans for its newest class of ships, Prima-class, last May. The class, which includes a debut ship also called Prima, the first of six in the class, will launch in August 2022, making the official countdown less than one year away. While Norwegian has shared some details of the ship-class, including the most expansive variety of suite categories at sea (13-suite categories total), Norwegian’s largest-ever inside, ocean, and balcony staterooms, and more outdoor space than any other new cruise. However, there is still more to reveal, some of which was announced this week. Norwegian showcased some of what guests can expect on the stages on Prima. Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, a production about “the story of Donna Summer’s meteoric rise from young starlet to the Queen of Disco,” will headline Prima’s first season. The 75-minute musical will transform the ship’s threestory theatre into a full disco, inviting guests to become a part of the show and dance to some of the most iconic Donna Summer songs. The venue, Norwegian’s first-ever
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to be able to go from a Broadway-style theatre to a Vegasstyle nightclub, features a LED screen that lowers from the ceiling and is nearly half the size of the entire venue. Outside of Summer, Norwegian is also bringing a number of interactive game shows onboard Prima, all in partnership with Fremantle Media. That lineup includes The Price is Right Live, Supermarket Sweet Live, Press Your Luck Live, and Beat the Clock Live. All games take place in the ship’s main theatre. Onboard activities Prima will take some inspiration from past Norwegian debuts, along with a number of “firsts” for the cruise line. The ship will welcome guests to the first-ever threelevel racetrack, almost a quarter-mile in length and about 33% larger than Norwegian Encore’s. Prima’s track will include a new Speedway Bar located beneath the racetrack where guests can enjoy a drink after their race.
