CruiseThe dine and wine experience will get a lot more exciting aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's first two Prima Class ships.

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Mediterranean seafood specialty restaurant Palomar.
Mediterranean seafood specialty restaurant Palomar.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled an epicurean selection of culinary and beverage experience aboard its upcoming ships Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.

Both Prima Class ships will feature nine new dining and beverage venues including Metropolitan Bar — Norwegian's first sustainably-focused bar. 

The Metropolitan Bar will serve responsibly crafted zero-waste cocktails prepared with surplus ingredients as well as offer a fully sustainable spirits menu and biodynamic wines. There's also the Belvedere Bar, a contemporary cocktail lounge featuring crafted cocktails.

The Metropolitan Bar.
The Metropolitan Bar.

New dining spots span the Mediterranean seafood specialty restaurant Palomar, alongside "hibachi-style" Hasuki, and contemporary sushi house Nama. 

Norwegian Prima and Viva will also feature enhanced specialty guest-favorite eateries. These include Cagney's Steakhouse; Le Bistro French; Asian-fusion specialty venue Food Republic; Observation Lounge; and The Humidor Cigar Lounge. 

Previously revealed F&B venues on Norwegian Prima and Viva include NCL’s first-ever food hall Indulge Food Hall featuring 11 different eateries, Onda by Scarpetta, Los Lobos, The Local Bar & Grill, Vibe Beach Club, Waves Pool Bar, and the Prima Speedway Bar. Both ships will feature a total variety of 35 dining and lounge options for guests. 

Retail spaces and high-end luxury shops will also be located throughout the three-story, glass-walled Penrose Atrium, including Starbucks Coffee, Whiskey Bar, Prima Casino and The Penrose Bar.

“We’ve been innovators in the food and beverage space for more than three decades, becoming the first cruise line to offer specialty dining and the first to introduce our ‘Freestyle Cruising’ concept that allows our guests to vacation their way by giving them the choice to decide when and where they dine,” said Harry Sommer, Norwegian Cruise Line president and CEO. 

“Our latest F&B offerings take our Norwegian Prima food and beverage experience to another level, one that travels well beyond the guest expectation to provide elevated gastronomical experiences featuring sophisticated design, masterful mixology and cuisine that delivers full-throttle flavour.”

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