Pop superstar Katy Perry served as godmother, naming and undertaking the ceremonial champagne bottle break as Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) christened its newest ship, Norwegian Prima, on 27AUG. It's the first of six ships planned for NCL's new Prima Class.
The event also made history as the first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavík, Iceland.
"With her stunning design and unique offerings, Norwegian Prima is in a league of her own," said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
"We wanted to launch Norwegian Prima in a location just as special and unique as she is, and Reykjavik's striking landscape is the perfect setting for such a milestone occasion. We thank the Reykjavik community for welcoming us with open arms."
In addition to a concert by Perry performing some of her biggest hits, the events included local Icelandic pop and classical talent, as well as an LED light show.
"We have been eagerly anticipating and preparing for this special event for several years, so we are delighted to embark on NCL's next chapter with Norwegian Prima," said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.
Prima is Number One - It's Right There in the Name
With a capacity for 3,100 guests at double occupancy, Norwegian Prima boasts a variety of suite categories available at sea as well as a redefined The Haven by Norwegian, NCL’s "ultra-premium" keycard only access ship-within-a-ship concept.
According to NCL, Norwegian Prima offers the highest staffing levels and space ratio of any contemporary or premium cruise ship.
Prima's variety of recreational activities including the two biggest waterslides at sea - The Rush and The Drop - and the Prima Speedway, the first three-level racetrack at sea.
Spaces like Ocean Boulevard, the 44,000 square foot outdoor walk way which wraps around the entire ship; The Concourse, which boasts an dollar outdoor sculpture garden; and pool decks and infinity style pools at Infinity Beach, offer guests a chance to slow down and relax.
Inaugural Season
Norwegian Prima will depart on inaugural voyages to Northern Europe from the Netherlands, Denmark and England beginning 03SEP 2022, before making its way to the U.S. The vessel will then sail voyages to the Caribbean from New York City, Galveston, Texas, and Miami in OCT and NOV before settling into its homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla., and Galveston, Texas for the 2023 and 2024 cruise season.
For more information, visit Norwegian Cruise Line's web site.
