Norwegian Prima Summer Iceland and Northern Europe Cruises

[@admtim]

For those considering spending upwards of $400 per soul for the Thermal Lounge package, watch this first: 39:15

[@emilinaina]

WOW

[@CarlosBalanda]

This is not an exaggeration. The noise is TERRIBLE.

[@admtim]

@@CarlosBalanda it is ridiculously bad

[@youngdrule5935]

Ok this is very funny and informative! Wish all the cruise videos were like this one.

[@admtim]

Thanks 🙏 we try to be informative and entertaining. It’s a delicate balance!

[@CarlosBalanda]

Everyone else is so fake. THANK YOU for your candor.

[@admtim]

@@CarlosBalanda thank you! We watched the other channels and either puked from the fakeness (Emma), clickbait (Gary), or fell asleep because they’re so BORING (Don)

[@FatInMeGirth]

wow an honest review, with great commentary- you made me chuckle several times so I subscribesd. Thanks

[@admtim]

@@FatInMeGirth thank you 🙏

[@blackafamily604]

What an experience! Booking for next summer. Awesome vid BTW

[@admtim]

Definitely a bucket list item. Thanks fam!

[@cheryltracy4433]

BEST PRIMA REVIEW I HAVE WATCHED! ❤

[@admtim]

@@cheryltracy4433 thank you! We’re only being honest.

[@wendymasters367]

Best ship review videos on KZbin. Stopped watching travel agent KZbinr who always say “everything is amazing“

[@admtim]

@@wendymasters367 EXACTLY! Had to shut a few people down. They know who we’re referring to

[@CarlosBalanda]

TA reviews are all lies.

[@cheryltracy3553]

COMPLETELY agree

[@cheryltracy3553]

Fired my lying travel agent. I book through Delta and earn points.

[@flobrez2470]

Thank you for the tour. That was an enormous ship. I had no idea it was that big. Too bad it was bad weather and nobody could use the outside.

[@admtim]

That's one of the main complaints - this class does a lot of cold weather sailings, so why not modify those areas so they're covered or indoors?

[@CarlosBalanda]

The ports were amazing. With the exclusion of Zeebrugges, you could easily get off the ship at any port without a planned excursion and have an enjoyable time. The unlimited premium drink package delivers as advertised. NCL Prima's Northern European cruise was definitely an experience. The modern design is nice, and the rooms are big enough to almost forget we weren't in a boutique hotel. But that's sadly where the good news ends, sportsfans. The outside areas were completely unusable due to cold temps and a lot of rain. Dining? Oh, let's just say they tried their best to cater to every taste bud, though some dishes were definitely more experimental than others. The Haven NEVER changes its menu throughout the entire 10-day cruise (MSC Yacht Club changes nightly) and becomes intolerably boring by day 4. Perhaps that's a mechanism to force passengers to pay for specialty restaurants? Fortunately, there are virtually unlimited restaurant and buffet choices so there's something for just about everyone. The entertainment was mediocre at best. From the mostly Russian Broadway wannabes (I suppose they look closest to American performers?) to a once popular and now washed-up Las Vegas magician eschewing a desperately-needed retirement because he can't live without the spotlight while doing card tricks on a video screen, it all could be done much better. The Donna Summer show was NOT a tribute, it was an oft confusing and wayyyyy too long (intermission needed) Donna Summer politically polar biopic that I'm sure has already put thousands of Conservative Americans in a tizzy. Three age-segmented Donna impersonators (led by a vastly post-prime version) performed one too many filler songs that most DJs might skip. Way too much dialogue and not enough of the hit music that made Donna iconic. Game shows were the same shtick you've seen on every cruise ship since the 1990s. How many times can you honestly enjoy Love and Marriage? The ship entertainment in general was run by a much too mellow, slightly awkward, and rarely seen cruise director - NCL could definitely benefit from some changes in that department. NCL actually made us yearn for Carnival's high-energy cruise directors and RC's high-tech ice capades. The race track is a very interesting innovation. But its very incredibly limited operating hours, long waits, forced solo time trials, $30 per race fee, and the severe wind-chill while you're waiting to drive in the North Atlantic make this experience undesirable. Much more palatable in the Caribbean. Don't get me started on the shore excursions-because nothing screams "adventure" like being herded in a theater with a host who had no idea what she was talking about and can't even run a lackluster PowerPoint (most likely created by Bob in accounting). Do NOT go to the theater at the ports - just follow the signs and get off the ship. You will be directed where to go, your bus will be waiting, and it's a much more pleasant wait. Overall, it was an experience. A memorable one, to say the least.

[@admtim]

@@CarlosBalanda we thought the food was great! Disappointing Donna Summer show. Stick to the music.

[@cheryltracy3553]

Carlos is definitely NOT a travel agent. He’s much too honest 😂

[@admtim]

@@cheryltracy3553 LMAO!

[@nancylance1708]

Wonderful video. We are planning to go to N Europe next year and now I’m second guessing if we should choose a different ship or cruise line. It’s for my daughter’s senior trip. Thoughts?

[@admtim]

@@nancylance1708 I don’t know if any other cruise line does it better. There are river cruises, but they’re not typically great for graduates. Kids tend to like the newer and bigger ships because there’s a lot more to do. Don’t be dismayed, I was just throwing comments out there hoping NORWEGIAN will make some changes for next year. You will love it!

[@nancylance1708]

@@admtim thank you! The only other cruise line that has a good itinerary is Princess. I appreciate your honesty. We will still go and have a great time.

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

I don't think the Prima is a good ship for this type of itinerary. I sailed her about a year and 1/2 ago ... transatlantic --- it rained a lot and everyone was crammed in the inadequately sized indoor public areas. I DID love the Indulge Food Court .... and my bed was one of the most comfortable I've ever had on a ship, but they need to get that ship over into hot weather sailing.

[@admtim]

Absolutely agree. This ship probably is PERFECT in its Texas-based Gulf of Mexico sailings, but offers inadequate public spaces for cold weather sailings. I guess it doesn't make sense to build a ship specifically for cold weather. We loved Indulge too, and we slept like babies!

[@asmrvideosforrelaxationand2242]

Someone in IT is DEFINITELY throttling your Starlink internet bandwidth. On Icon of the Seas we hit 50MBPS down in the ocean. Did you have streaming?

[@admtim]

Yeah there's something def amiss here

[@emilinaina]

Thank you! We are considering this cruise and your information and ship tour were very helpful. Do you think The Haven is worth the additional cost?

[@admtim]

EXCELLENT question, and we've got a solid answer - NOPE. The price delta is WAY too high for what you get. Although our room was nice and our room attendant was seriously on point (and earned a life-changing gratuity), our butler was TERRIBLE, the Haven restaurant was just OK (the menu NEVER changed and special requests were declined summarily), and there simply weren't enough perks to make a $10k additional spend worthwhile. But don't settle for an inside room - save a small fortune, skip the Haven, and get a balcony room so you can enjoy the amazing views. Enjoy!

[@CarlosBalanda]

@@admtim Completely agree. MSC's Yacht Club has better service, more perks, and is a better price.

[@admtim]

@@CarlosBalanda boom! Comparison vid coming soon

[@TEWAdventures]

Thanks for the valuable info. This has cemented my decision to cancel this cruise. I'd like to try the ship but not for this itinerary.

[@admtim]

@@TEWAdventures yeah it’s not the right ship for Northern Europe. But the ports are amazing

[@yerlinmorera7760]

Thank you for this video! It’s extremely well done! I have a question, and maybe you can help me: Does the cruise payment include three meals a day, or are meals charged separately? Thank you, and greetings from Costa Rica!

[@admtim]

@@yerlinmorera7760 hey Costa Rica! All cruises include three (or more) meals each day via a dining room or public buffet. It is a great deal! Enjoy.

[@erinryan5358]

Great video of this beautiful ship! Are there areas to dine outside of the Food Republic, The Local and Indulge Food Hall? Thanks!

[@admtim]

@@erinryan5358 thanks! Yes, there are traditional dining rooms and specialty restaurants as well. The buffet was small but well stocked.

[@erinryan5358]

@@admtim Sorry I meant to ask if there is seating (tables to eat at)outside of these food venues? We love to eat out on the deck of the ship. Thanks!

[@admtim]

@@erinryan5358 oh - yes there are tables outside everywhere! But it was windy and 40° when we were up there

[@Kegs2689]

This video confirms why I was hesitant to book this ship and why I ended up switching to NCL’s older ships. Not enough windows, what seems like half the ship is off limits unless you pay extra, awkward design (sleek looking though), and packed venues everywhere.

[@admtim]

@@Kegs2689 it wasn’t all that awful. But there’s too much outside space for this itinerary

[@fitymi5292]

Wish I saw this before I cruised to Alaska. Alaska cruise was TERRIBLE. Rained every day. Ports were boring. Trying this next summer.

[@admtim]

@@fitymi5292 heard that from MANY people. Removed Alaska from our bucket list.

[@rohnjomano]

Did you stay in the Haven? I can’t recall if you mentioned it or not.

[@admtim]

@@rohnjomano we did! Reviewed here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ2ZgXV_fM2NjJIsi=pVdCu6cW8P8A7SwS

[@JeffBeaman]

Did you enjoy anything on this cruise?

[@admtim]

@JeffBeaman yes, getting off

[@Dingdingding-i3d]

Terrible ship

[@admtim]

Meh it ain't all that bad

[@kellylong9558]

On this cruise next month, was hoping this video would be helpful....but the "I don't know I was in the Haven" is annoying.

[@admtim]

Oh Kelly, Kelly, Kelly. We were just goofing around. It's not always easy to be bougie.

[@wendymasters367]

She probably didn’t watch past the first minute

[@admtim]

@@wendymasters367 flame is the price of fame 🔥

[@fitymi5292]

Bet she’s fun at a party 😂

[@zoomiekabilangbuhay6000]

All I got from this video is he doesn’t know much coz he was in the Haven. Lol

[@admtim]

If that was your only takeaway, you need to watch it again without doomscrolling on TikTok

[@emilinaina]

um I actually learned a lot

[@admtim]

@@emilinaina that’s because you got past the first 30 seconds 😊