Prima TA 9/23/22 to 10/5/22 Semi-Live, Not

[JIMESOPUS]

Staying at the Holiday Inn, right across the port terminal, should see the Prima tomorrow morning.

The Boat show is in town, some of the resturants and pubs are closed to private events.

Southampton. The dog is a regular at the pub

 

[GeezerCouple]

Yup, photos confirm, 'You're not in Kansas anymore...!"

 

😁

 

Enjoy!

 

[Reminds me of the too-short time that I lived in the UK, not too far from where you are now!  But loooong ago...]

GC

[JIMESOPUS]

GOOD Morning Southampton , 

[graphicguy]

I am so looking forward to your posts.  Thank you!

[ggTexasGal]

On 9/22/2022 at 9:02 AM, ggTexasGal said:

I hope everything goods smoothly for the rest of your trip!

😬 I hate it when I typo so BADLY!

[Red-Sol]

2 minutes ago, ggTexasGal said:

😬 I hate it when I typo so BADLY!

 

I have 2 fallback positions...I either blame it on the dog, or else on peanut butter.

[ontheweb]

21 hours ago, JIMESOPUS said:

Staying at the Holiday Inn, right across the port terminal, should see the Prima tomorrow morning.

The Boat show is in town, some of the resturants and pubs are closed to private events.

Southampton. The dog is a regular at the pub

 

An English pub, hope you try the fish and chips.

 

Seriously. also looking forward to you trip report. We booked in 2021 for an August cruise in 2023 (starts also in Southampton and ends in Reykjavik). At the time it seemed so far away, but it keeps getting closer.

[Red-Sol]

Jim....one thing I will be very interested in hearing about is how breakfast goes. I realize there are multiple venues you can use for breakfast but in all my past cruises it seems as if the buffet is generally the "go to" place. I hear the buffet on Prima is quite small so that may not be the case on Prima.

[CruizinSusan70]

2 hours ago, Red-Sol said:

 

I have 2 fallback positions...I either blame it on the dog, or else on peanut butter.

Sausage fingers?

[CruizinSusan70]

1 hour ago, Red-Sol said:

Jim....one thing I will be very interested in hearing about is how breakfast goes. I realize there are multiple venues you can use for breakfast but in all my past cruises it seems as if the buffet is generally the "go to" place. I hear the buffet on Prima is quite small so that may not be the case on Prima.

The Indulge Food Hall is a grab n go option for breakfast consisting of both hot and cold options.  The best hot option is probably a ham/egg/cheese on a croissant.  Cold options include the standard fruit, cereal, muffins, danish etc.

The other options of course are the buffet or sit down at Hudson's.

[Cruising Lynne]

On 9/20/2022 at 11:01 AM, JIMESOPUS said:

I was expecting someone else that has more experience to start a “Semi Live” but time is running out

 

Sorry, No Haven - did you see those prices?

Sorry, No Vibe - Baby it’s cold outside

Sorry, No Spa - All the Vibe people are in the Spa and some of stuff isn’t working 

 

This has been for us a long time coming, booked way back 5/11/2021, two months after our first Covid shot and still didn’t know when this nightmare will end.

 

A little about us, sailed only on NCL ( some may call us loyalist but for us it’s all about convenience ) and just recently reached Sapphire status.

 

I don’t expect that ship internet will allow a more “ Alive “ report but here we go

 

 

 

I am glad you are not in the Haven. Looking forward to a Semi-Live I can relate to! Hope you have a great trip, and can post some photos of whatever room you do have. I am so excited about our trip coming up next month and love seeing a preview of what is to come. Thank you for posting.

Bon Voyage!!🛳️

Edited September 23, 2022 by Cruising Lynne
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[JIMESOPUS]

Short walk to the ship from the Hotel to the new Horizon Terminal, on the ship by 1230 and having lunch at the local. Was a busy day trying to book everything, wasn't able at home for some unknown reason. Cabin ready by 2PM, BA on deck 14

Edited September 23, 2022 by JIMESOPUS

[JIMESOPUS]

Super surprised on the upload speed, but we are still close to the UK. Kirkwall has been cancelled due to storms north, means almost two full days in Iceland. Feel sorry about the cabin down the hall that has the slide outside, we could hear people screaming.

Goodbye Southampton,

[JIMESOPUS]

Day 2 !!! Meet and Greet at 1100, south of the UK, crossing the Irish Sea. Dinner at Cagney's last night, for us and the camera it was a little dark, was able to sit near a window which helped us, seems strange it's located on deck #6. Basic menu no surprise here. Starting to get a feel for the ship, still somewhat confusing at times on the layout. If you like a balcony and don't mind being watched then deck #9 and #10 are for you. Couple of photo's of the balcony's that have the slide going thru. Crazy light show inside the lift.

[DMP609]

I'm really enjoying your report. Thank you for taking the time from your vacation to post.

 

How is the storage space? On videos I've watched, it seems really lacking. There will be 3 of us in a family balcony (only difference from a BA is a sleeper sofa) and I think we'll have to live out of our suitcases 😞

[destiny217]

On 9/21/2022 at 1:05 AM, CruizinSusan70 said:

If at all possible, could you please post bar menus with the new sustainable and other drinks from the Metropolitan and Belvidere Bars would be greatly appreciated.  Have seen all of the various food menus but zero bar menus so far.   Link to food menus.

https://eatsleepcruise.com/norwegian-prima-restaurants-guide-with-menus/

https://eatsleepcruise.com/norwegian-prima-bar-guide-with-menus/

[JIMESOPUS]

Breakfast at the local, probably the quickest meal. They even had Hash Browns !! Well attended M&G by everyone, Captain and senior management attended. Deal or No Deal at the improv, overcrowded, needs to be in bigger location.

[catgags]

Great photos! I'll be checking in every day after work! 

I'll be on the Prima in February! 

Have a wonderful cruise!!

Cat

[JIMESOPUS]

Dinner at Onda tonight

[JIMESOPUS]

Syd's, to me the smallest one among the fleet, we will find out tonight

[JIMESOPUS]

Bingo in Theater, seats pulled back 1/2 way. Went to a show tonight and the seats where in the same position, somewhat crowed. Internet speeds still good but we are just starting to turn north, passed Cork Ireland about 3 hrs ago.

 

Have a good night

[herbanrenewal]

internet seems, as typical, dependent on room location. I have the premium streaming pack and still can't download photos unless im near i-cafe, which is conveniently located near whiskey bar.

 

Edited September 24, 2022 by herbanrenewal

[bobby3334]

Did they mention Halifax?   News last night had it being closed down due to being in path of Hurricane…very rare for costal Canada.  Hope not for all of you.  Is the Irish Sea relatively smooth near Cork?
 

Mike

Edited September 24, 2022 by bobby3334

[bobby3334]

I just checked Halifax.   It looked like it was just brushed by hurricane.    Iceland is windy, rainy, and cool for next week.   Storms in the vicinity.  I have been there a couple of times but a little earlier in August or September.   Hope it clears for all of you.   High about 50 and lows around lower 40s.    Mike

Edited September 24, 2022 by bobby3334
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[steamboats]

On 9/21/2022 at 7:05 AM, CruizinSusan70 said:

If at all possible, could you please post bar menus with the new sustainable and other drinks from the Metropolitan and Belvidere Bars would be greatly appreciated.  Have seen all of the various food menus but zero bar menus so far.   Link to food menus.

https://eatsleepcruise.com/norwegian-prima-restaurants-guide-with-menus/

 

You will find all bar menus I got hands on here

 

Norwegian Prima - Bars und Lounges - Carmens CruiseDiary

 

steamboats

Edited September 25, 2022 by steamboats