Norwegian Prima *LIVE* – 7-Night Western Caribbean – December 3-10, 2022

[BirdTravels]

Goodnight

 

[Seas2mountains]

Thank you, Bird, for another great review!

 

We typically use the jetted areas of the thermal spa the majority of the time when we use the spa pass.  Is the pass worth it for the other features? It seems so disappointing compared to the thermal spas on Breakaway and Breakaway Plus class of ships.  Are there new spa features offered to compensate for the loss of the jetted areas / bubbles?
 

 

[Wedgie Wedgie]

14 hours ago, Wedgie Wedgie said:

Thanks for the insights. That is a pretty sad setup for enthusiasts.

Yeah, I was gonna post a pic for my local group but I didn't want to be laughed off the courts later today.

 

That net is sad...oh well. The funny thing is I found a review somewhere where the reviewer said it was the best pickleball court he'd ever seen! I've seen much better on Holland even though I'll never sail them again.

[cmecruise1962]

6 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Goodnight

 

Bird, do you ask for towel animals?  I haven't gotten any the last few cruises.

[BirdTravels]

1 hour ago, Seas2mountains said:

Thank you, Bird, for another great review!

 

We typically use the jetted areas of the thermal spa the majority of the time when we use the spa pass.  Is the pass worth it for the other features? It seems so disappointing compared to the thermal spas on Breakaway and Breakaway Plus class of ships.  Are there new spa features offered to compensate for the loss of the jetted areas / bubbles?
 

 

That is a personal decision.
 

There are two pools filled with warm water (not bubbling or jetted). The larger pool is fresh water. The smaller pool is “salt water”. Not sure what “salt water” means,,, it is not sea water. Maybe diluted sea water. 

 

On !A/BA+/Epic class ships, people spend some time in the pool,,, but most of the time using other facilities. 

[BirdTravels]

The Prima Theater, home of Donna Summer, Noise Boys (what aren’t all boys), The Price Is Right, and other shows nightly. To minimize crowding, the theater loads from Decks 6 and 7. There are comfy boxes along the sides of Deck 7. And there is a balcony on Deck 8. 
 

There are two bars on either side of Deck 6. The large oval lighting rig is lowered when the theater is used at a night club to provide amazing lighting and laser effects. 
 

[BirdTravels]

At first, it took the crew almost 2 hours to convert the theater into a night club. Now that conversion takes less than 20 minutes and is part of the show with passengers invited onto the stage to witness the transformation. 
 

Every seat in the orchestra section is folded down. Hand rails are folded. And decorative panels installed at the stairs on each level. 
 

Once ready, the entire orchestra section is retracted like old high school gym bleachers. 
 

Booths are wheeled out along with bars on the dance floor. Then the party begins!  Supported by both the cruise director’s team and dancers from Donna Summer dancing to well choreographed numbers, everyone has a great time. 

[kenzie]

19 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Time to Vibe?

Do you know if they were selling vibe on embarkation, they are sold out online for my Mid Jan cruise on Prima 

 

[BirdTravels]

[BirdTravels]

Good Morning Roatan Houndiras

 

[BirdTravels]

 

[reeinaz]

18 hours ago, Greenpea2 said:

Yes, we are booking 6-6:30. So no matter what night, we will be able to catch her later show. Thanks, Bird.

If you care to see the transformation of the theater into the club, immediately after the late show is when it happens. It's a production in itself 🙂

[BirdTravels]

On 12/3/2022 at 8:41 PM, Cruising Lynne said:

Did you happen to notice if any of the pools in the thermal suite have bubbles? The crew member who gave us a tour of the area told us that those pools aren't supposed to have bubbles, but I heard through the grapevine that they might have the bubbles working some time while the ship is in Miami.

 

Hey @Cruising Lynne

 

The Bird would like to correct an inaccurate report. The jets in the main pool were not working on my October Prima cruise and were not working yesterday because the pool was closed due to [minor] sea conditions. 
 

But today, all 20 of the stations in the big pool were working, shooting out keys of warm water. 

[ontheweb]

23 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

 

Hey @Cruising Lynne

 

The Bird would like to correct an inaccurate report. The jets in the main pool were not working on my October Prima cruise and were not working yesterday because the pool was closed due to [minor] sea conditions. 
 

But today, all 20 of the stations in the big pool were working, shooting out keys of warm water. 

👍

[BirdTravels]

The Bird wonders if the soon to be occupant of this spaces needs a flamingo in their photos

[BirdTravels]

On a cruise and want breakfast in bed? Leave a hang tag on your door and food will be delivered at the time requested (for a nominal charge). 

[BirdTravels]

For that breakfast on the balcony while cruising, call room service to select from the full menu. Anything you want (including that pot of coffee) is delivered to your room for a nominal charge. 

[BirdTravels]

Got the munchies and want a pizza at 3:30 in the morning? Room service is there to help!

[BirdTravels]

OK OK OK, it’s not pizza at 4:00 a.m., it is a bottle of Chardonnay. The Swift waiters will bring you adult beverages 24x7. You get a discount if you have a beverage package, but it is not free. 
 

[BirdTravels]

This Captain may have used the same Pilot that the Escape in March. 

[Cruising Lynne]

3 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

 

Hey @Cruising Lynne

 

The Bird would like to correct an inaccurate report. The jets in the main pool were not working on my October Prima cruise and were not working yesterday because the pool was closed due to [minor] sea conditions. 
 

But today, all 20 of the stations in the big pool were working, shooting out keys of warm water. 

That is good news!  Next time I will spring for a thermal suite pass. 

[BirdTravels]

Good Night

 

[BirdTravels]

[BirdTravels]

Good Morning Harvest Caye!

 

The pool has a lot of comfy loungers and umbrellas. The swim-up bar bartenders are busy serving those who want to mix water sports with an adult beverage. 
 

Note: all of the establishments on Harvest Caye are run by the Belize locals (like any other port of call). So, yoir beverage package and ship card do not work on the island  you need to have cash or a credit card.

 

swim up bar

 

[BirdTravels]

The beach is where The Bird hangs out. There are limited umbrellas on the beach and they go first.