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It has the first three-story offshore go-kart racing track (Prima Speedway), a water park, the world's only dry free-fall slide with a 10-story descent -eye,

reaches more G-forces ( of acceleration) than a Formula 1 car-, the largest open-air deck space in the industry, a megatheater that becomes a nightclub in the purest style of New York's legendary Studio 54 (Prima Theater & Club), infinity pools , a two-story waterfall in the spa, an outdoor promenade (

) along 4,087 m2 with 360º views of the sea, a gourmet market with stalls and

from 11 countries (

), virtual reality attractions...

This is the new

, the most spacious and innovative ship in the world.

The figures support it.

With 294 meters in length and 143,535 tons, it has a capacity for

to which must be added 1,506 crew members (of 120 nationalities), which is equivalent to a ratio of one employee for every two clients.

Bow of the new 'Norwegian Prima'.

The ship is also the last of the 22 offshoots of the shipping company

(NCL), which has already been sailing for 55 years, taking 2.2 million cruise passengers each year to 350 destinations around the globe.

With it, the company, of American origin, launches its

which will have six boats by 2027. The novelties are skyrocketing, but its pioneering philosophy is the same:

flexible, with leisure proposals of all kinds, free of established schedules or dress codes.

That is, no dinner at the same time with the same people and at the same table every night.

Not a trace of the corseted format of the classic cruiser.

Double cabins like this accommodate a total of 3,099 passengers.

Frank Del Rio, Chairman and CEO of NCL Holdings, made it clear at the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony: "With its cutting-

and unique offering, the ship is in a league of its own."

Shortly after, she gave way to the true protagonist of the event,

Yes, the singer.

FAMILY VACATION

She has been chosen as the godmother of the

an ancient tradition whose mission is to bring good luck to the ship and its occupants.

"I'm thrilled to sprinkle some fairy dust on

and send her

with my good vibes," said the American during the event held in the ship's theater, docked in the

. with family vacations and such an experience is once in a lifetime, so I wish you all a happy

," he added onstage.

Icelandic canyons, origin of the inaugural cruise.

She was escorted by managers of the shipping company such as Harry Sommer, president and CEO of the shipping company, who highlighted the

.

"We've been preparing for this moment for a long time to embark on the next chapter of NCL, which sets the tone for the holidays for years to come."

Then there would be the classic launch (this time, virtual) of

, as well as the blessing by two priests, one from Florida and the other from Reykjavík.

The performance of the Icelandic group Daði og Gagnamagnið was not lacking.

Or how not, that of Perry, who performed

and

, among other songs.

One of the ship's swimming pools.

After the premiere, which included a show at the Harpa cultural center in the Icelandic capital, the Californian did not hesitate to sign up (along with her partner, actor

, and their daughter Daisy) for the

to Amsterdam, passing in between through Cobh (Ireland), the last European port where the

landed , a stone's throw from the interesting Cork;

(United Kingdom), where one can escape to the famous megalithic monument of Stonehenge;

and

(France), the Gallic city that was completely devastated during World War II and whose rebuilt center is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It is the perfect base to tour

, get to know charming towns with Rouen and Honfleur or spend the day in Paris, to name a few of the excursions available.

The singer Katy Perry, during the inauguration.

In Iceland, the country of origin of the cruise, we stayed with the Golden Circle, with visits to the spectacular

, the Geysir geothermal area (this is where the word geyser comes from) and the

, where the world's first national parliament

In the final destination, Amsterdam, after a walk through the canals, you must visit the

and the Anne Frank house.

All of that can be done on land.

Back on the ship, one of the things that stands out the most is its design, as it is based on

that avoid crowds.

Those responsible are renowned studios such as that of

or the Rockwell Group, creator of the very Dolby Theater of the Oscars.

Special mention deserves the work of art on the hull of the Prima, made by the graffiti artist

.

It also highlights The Concourse, the first outdoor sculpture garden on the water.

Deck of NCL's latest ship.

The structure of the cabins, avant-garde, functional and with pure lines, is another hallmark.

There are individual, interior, exterior, with balcony and suites.

Then there would be

, the largest floating luxury resort on the planet, with 107 suites,

and an open-air spa with a glass-walled sauna.

Even so, it is worth knowing the general, Mandara Spa, ice room, salt pool or charcoal and infrared saunas.

As for gastronomy, apart from the ubiquitous buffet and the Indulge Food Hall, there are theme restaurants such as

Steakhouse, Hasuki

Los Lobos Mexican,

Italian or the Asian fusion

.

All that remains is to enjoy the night shows.

Number one is

, an ode to the legendary singer nominated for Broadway's prestigious Tony Awards.

One of the many restaurants on the ship.

More information.

On the website www.ncl.com

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