Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) upped the ante for the brand with the debut of the 3,100-passenger, 142,500 gross-ton Norwegian Prima, the first in a class of six new ships.

A major selling point is the way in which the ship brings the outdoors in by maximizing sea views with walls of windows and an abundance of open deck space. There are stunning public spaces both large and small to explore, along with 18 restaurants and 17 lounges.

Norwegian Prima was christened by pop star sensation Katy Perry in Reykjavik, Iceland, in a ceremony that was as one-of-kind as the ship itself. "We're here to launch an extraordinary new class of ship together - and it's pretty fancy if you ask me," Perry said. And believe you me I have seen fancy."

The stunning glass-enclosed three-story Penrose Atrium was inspired by such venues as Venice's Piazza San Marco the atrium at Hyatt Regency Atlanta and. Spanning Decks 6, 7 and 8, it serves as Prima's hub and is home to an eclectic variety of restaurants, bars and other public areas.

The Metropolitan, NCL's first sustainably focused bar, puts the spotlight on crafted cocktails and biodynamic wines.

The Whiskey Bar offers a collection of curated cocktails on Deck 8 in a cozy, convivial setting.

Bucking tradition, Norwegian Prima's two main dining rooms, The Commodore and Hudson's, offer a single set menu rather than one that rotates daily. Entrees range from grilled Atlantic salmon to shrimp creole to herb-roasted rotisserie chicken to veal Oscar. Recommend the mushroom soup to your client - you won't regret it!

Onda by Scarpetta, which met with rave reviews when it debuted on Norwegian Encore in 2019, is doing the same on Norwegian Prima. The restaurant will also be featured on Prima's sister ship Norwegian Viva when it enters service next year.

The Surfside Cafe & Grill on Deck 17, which is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, features fresh, innovative and delicious buffet options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The new Indulge Food Hall located aft on Deck 8 includes 11 different culinary concepts, including a tapas bar, a noodles bar, Indian fare, Southern comfort food, Latin dishes, a rotisserie, a venue for soups salads, a dessert venue and more. Guests will find comfy seating areas both inside and out.

The Concourse, a $2 million-plus outdoor sculpture garden, features an art wall designed by artist David Harber and six installations created by metal sculptor Alexander Krivosheiw. As the light changes during the day, so to do appearances of the pieces of art.

Ocean Boulevard on Deck 8 provides guests with a wide promenade deck that actually wraps all the way around unimpeded.

It is home the Indulge Food Hall, The Concourse sculpture garden, infinity pools and chill seating areas.

The Haven, NCL's luxury ship-within-a-ship concept, now overlooks the stern (on other NCL ships The Haven is located forward) and offers more public space - including considerably more outdoor space - as well as more staterooms and suites, which now span eight decks aft.

The Haven Courtyard has an expansive Haven Sundeck, infinity pool and glass-walled sauna and cold room.

Norwegian Prima's standard staterooms and suites, which measure between 231 to 358 square feet, are designed to maximize space and are equipped with super comfy beds backed by soothing mosaics - along with plenty of storage space. The bathrooms are particularly large, as are the showers.

The multi-faceted three-story Prima Theater and Nightclub features shows such as "The Donna Summer Musical" Broadway musical and is also the site for game shows like the "Price is Right" (with real prizes!) and a nightclub reminiscent of New York's Studio 54.

Norwegian Prima's Observation Lounge is one of the prettiest at sea and boasts The Observation Lounge on Deck 18 is one of the prettiest at sea, with couches, chaise lounges and intimate seating areas enabling guests to take in the panoramic views.

The Mandara Spa & Salon offers an eclectic array of treatments and is appointed with a Zen-inspired thermal pool area with a two-story waterfall and a range of detoxifying saunas.

Norwegian Prima features a range of high-octane activities, including but certainly not limited to The Drop, a free-fall slide, where guests plunge from Deck 18 to 8. The Rush guests dueling waterslide enabling friends to race with one another.

Norwegian Prima features the first three-level racetrack at sea, the Prima Speedway, with a track that spans 1,375 feet with 14 turns and enables participants to travel at 30 miles per hour.

Norwegian Prima's sister Norwegian Viva is slated to begin service next year. The ship was floated out from its dock at the Fincanatieri shipyard in Maghera, Italy, in August 2022.

"With Norwegian Viva's name meaning 'to be alive,' and her motto being 'Live it Up,' we simply cannot wait to put this into practice and welcome guests on board soon for the vacation of a lifetime," said NCL President Harry Sommer.