Norwegian Prima

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Norwegian Prima
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Norwegian Prima anchored off Grand Cayman, 2023
History
Civil Ensign of the Bahamas.svg Bahamas
NameNorwegian Prima
Owner Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Operator Norwegian Cruise Line
Port of registry Nassau, Civil Ensign of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas
Ordered16 February 2017 [1]
Builder
Yard number6298
Laid down9 December 2019
Launched13 August 2021
Sponsored by Katy Perry
Christened27 August 2022
Completed29 July 2022
Acquired29 July 2022 [2] [3]
In service2022–present
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and type Prima -class cruise ship
Tonnage143,535  GT [4]
Length299.0 m (981 ft 0 in) [4]
Beam
  • 40.5 m (132 ft 10 in) (waterline) [4]
  • 51.0 m (167 ft 4 in) (max) [4]
Height69.3 m (227 ft 4 in)
Draught8.7 m (28 ft 7 in) [4]
Depth11.7 m (38 ft 5 in) [4]
PropulsionDiesel-electric; Two units ABB Azipod XO
Capacity3,099 (double occupancy) [5]
Crew1,506 [5]

Norwegian Prima is a Prima-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). She is the first of six new ships in its class [1] and entered service in August 2022. [6]

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References

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