Episode 109
In episode 109 of the Big Cruise Podcast, Chris from USA reviews his recent cruise to Alaska onboard Windstar Cruises, Star Breeze. Later Chris Frame brings us up to speed on all things Norwegian Prima.
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Cruise review
Cruise review by Chris from USA:
- Cruise Line: Windstar Cruises
- Ship: Star Breeze
- Guests: 312
- Crew: 164
- GRT: 13,000
- Cruise: 22 Jun 22 – 11nts Vancouver to Seward
- Itinerary: Vancouver – Inside Passage – Ketchikan – Misty Fjords – Wrangell – Sitka – Tracy Arm – Haines – Juneau – Kenai Fjords – Seward
Cruise News: Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), is making final preparations for the christening of Norwegian Prima – the first of six brand-new Prima Class ships to be delivered over six years. Norwegian Prima will be the first major cruise ship to be christened in Iceland, commencing her 8-day inaugural voyage in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik on 26 August, with world-class superstar Katy Perry serving as Godmother and fulfilling the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming the ship.
A ship full of firsts, Norwegian Prima is the most spacious new ship in the contemporary and premium cruise category, redefining what’s possible at sea with her ground-breaking onboard experiences, including NCL’s largest-ever accommodations, spell-binding entertainment, indulgent relaxation and incredible culinary experiences. During her debut season sailing from Iceland and visiting stunning Northern European destinations like the dramatic Norwegian Fjords, the far-flung Orkney Islands and the cosmopolitan capitals of Scandinavia, Norwegian Prima will showcase a truly remarkable range of industry and company firsts:
- Around the world in 80 dishes Guests will explore a range of international flavours as they sail around the world at Norwegian Prima’s very first Indulge Food Hall.
- Ready, Set, Race! Guests can start their engines and race the breeze on the world’s first three-level go-kart racetrack at sea, the 420-metre Prima Speedway.
- To the Edge of Infinity Make a splash at Infinity Beach, where two stunning infinity pools on either side of the ship appear to hover just above the ocean’s surface.
- A picture containing chair, several For travellers who love the extensive dining and entertainment options of larger contemporary cruise ships, but crave the privacy, exclusivity and luxury of small vessels, NCL’s ship-within-a-ship concept is the ultimate way to sail.
- A picture containing outdoor, ship Feel the rush of the fastest slides at sea, The Drop & The Rush aboard Norwegian Prima. The Rush comprises two duelling slides located at the starboard side of the ship where guests can indulge their competitive spirit with friends and family as they plunge 10 stories, twisting and turning through the ship’s superstructure and reaching the highest G-forces possible at sea – more than the acceleration of an F1 race car!
- First Charcoal Sauna at Sea Love a pampering session during a day at sea? Norwegian Prima is home to the cruise industry’s first charcoal sauna, as well as a two-storey cascading indoor spa waterfall.
- Where Technology Meets Art A carefully curated USD$6 million art collection takes centre stage on Norwegian Prima, from the striking hull art designed specifically for the ship by Italian graffiti artist, Peeta, to the innovative outdoor art space known as The Concourse.
- Delectable Dining Wining and dining on board Norwegian Prima is an elevated experience merging sophisticated design with masterful mixology and creative global cuisine, and with nine new food and beverage concepts to explore coupled with much-loved favourites, guests can enjoy a completely different dining experience every day of their sailing.
- A Whole New (Virtual) World Explore 14 unique attractions and immerse yourself in over 40 virtual experiences in the Galaxy Pavilion aboard Norwegian Prima, home to some of the most out-of-this-world experiences afloat.
- Spell-binding Entertainment Discover the world’s first venue that transforms from a three-story theatre into a Vegas-style nightclub on Norwegian Prima.
Norwegian Prima’s inaugural season includes several itineraries in Northern Europe, an increasingly sought-after region for Australian travellers, followed by a transatlantic crossing to US ports such as New York, Galveston and Miami, from where she will sail voyages to the Caribbean and Bahamas.