Norwegian Prima

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Norwegian Prima
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Norwegian Prima anchored off Grand Cayman, 2023
History
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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]
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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