Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) that NCL is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. in Miami, has taken delivery of the 142,500gross ton Norwegian Prima at Fincantieri’s shipyard at Marghera near Venice.

It is the first in a series of six Prima class shops that will form the backbone of the future NCL fleet. Deliveries of the class that has accommodation for 3,215 guests are scheduled through 2027.

“The Prima Class is based on a prototype project developed by Fincantieri, which enhances the consolidated features of NCL’s signature offering of freedom and flexibility, qualified by an innovative configuration for an elevated passenger experience,” the shipbuilder said in a statement.

“In addition, focus was set on energy efficiency, with the twofold aim of optimising consumption at sea and reducing environmental impact, compliant with all the most recent regulations on this matter,” Fincantieri said.

From left: Fincantieri's Luigi Matarazzo and NCL's Harry Sommer