NCL updates plans for new Prima-class ships | News

Norwegian Cruise Line has exposed its subsequent ship will be named Norwegian Prima.

The vessel, due to launch subsequent summer season, will be the very first of six new ships in a class of the same title.

Until now the new fleet, which will carry 3,215 passengers each, had been named Job Leonardo.

The very first ship, underneath design at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, is a departure for the line, which has beforehand worked with German shipyard Meyer Werft.

Harry Sommer, main govt of Norwegian Cruise Line, reported: “Despite the fact that we have not sailed in additional than a calendar year, we have not stopped doing the job and even doubled down on investing in our model to produce unforgettable guest encounters that go outside of anticipations.

“As we have started revving up our operations to get started cruising this July, we are moved and proud to announce the start off of an thrilling new chapter in our tale of innovation as we welcome the Prima class and the first in a line of earth-calibre vessels with Norwegian Prima.”

After sailing a string of inaugural cruises, Norwegian Prima will start visits in northern Europe from August 17th following year, supplying departures from Amsterdam and Copenhagen.

The ship will then cross to New York to supply 1-off cruises to Bermuda and the Caribbean, ahead of settling into its winter season homeport, Orlando.

Giuseppe Bono, main government of Fincantieri, explained: “We are really honoured to partner with Norwegian Cruise Line for the enhancement of their next course of ships.

“Norwegian Prima marks the starting of our collaboration, which will see the shipping and delivery of six upcoming-generation vessels that are designed to get guest experiences to a new degree focusing on elevated roomy and thoughtful design.”