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My Best Tips and Tricks for Packing for an Antarctica Cruise

1/19/2023

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Your cruise line will often provide a parka for you to keep. But some days are warm enough that you might not even need it. Colleen decided to shed hers during a hike at Neko Harbor.
By John Roberts 
A small-ship expedition cruise to Antarctica is undoubtedly the best way to see this incredible destination.  
With my latest trip to Antarctica, I've now been there three times and weathered all kinds of conditions. I also learned how to refine my packing for this type of expedition. Antarctica is becoming more and more accessible to adventurous travelers because of the growing number of cruise ships that are visiting this remote place. So, people want to know exactly what to bring along when they prepare for their trips.
With that in mind, this is your definitive guide for packing for a cruise to Antarctica -- tried and tested during my visits to the White Continent.
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You'll be outside a lot during your expedition, either on the ship or on an excursion such as kayaking, so you have to be ready for all conditions.
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Dealing with Seasickness 
This is a tricky subject in my opinion. Your ship crosses the Drake Passage, one of the roughest stretches of ocean on the planet. It certainly can be fairly mild if you're fortunate. But the passage takes about two days to cross, and cruisers could find themselves getting tossed around in incredibly turbulent conditions with waves measuring more than 20 feet high. 
Even in the milder conditions, you will feel a lot of movement on the ship. So, if you tend to suffer from seasickness, you'll want to take a motion-sickness prevention medicine such as Bonine or Dramamine to help. If you are generally pretty good at sea, even in rough conditions, you might want to hold off on the meds to take a chance (because the medications can make you feel very lethargic or sleepy). 
Some best practices are to make sure you can look out a window to a horizon, consume some ginger chews (candies) and try focused breathing to help you relax. Also, make your way to the middle part and lower decks of the ship to minimize the movement that you feel.

Your Clothes 
You'll be outside in the elements a lot, and the weather can be mild and sunny. It's austral summer from mid-October until February in Antarctica, and you might see temps in the mid-40s with calm or no winds. But it can also be quite cold, windy, rainy and snowy.  
So, the best practice is to layer up! 
What you need: Bring thermal base layers. Long underwear and shirts of lightweight or midweight synthetic material work well as the first thing you put on.  
Then, add (in this order) a wicking athletic shirt, a sweater or sweatshirt and a fleece before putting on your parka (parkas are typically provided by your cruise line; see more on that in section below). Pack a light rain jacket for any time you have to explore in port before heading to your cruise ship.  
For your bottom half, you can add sweatpants, jeans or stretchy travel pants on top of your thermal base layer before topping off with a pair of waterproof pants. Waterproof pants are required by many outfitters for landings. The pants keep you dry during Zodiac rides and must be big enough to fit over your rubber boots. (Note that boots are also provided by your expedition team on the cruise ship.) 
For time before or after your cruise (usually in Buenos Aires or Ushuaia, Argentina, or Punta Arenas, Chile), consider comfortable walking/hiking shoes for any activities that you will be enjoying. 
Other warm gear: Bring good quality gloves, a wool cap, beanie hat, scarves, neck gaiters and disposable heating packets (optional, but they might come in handy if your hands or feet tend to get cold.) Pack a few pair of good-quality wool or thermal socks. 
You'll also need comfy clothing for your time on the ship. The environment will be casual, so you don't need to pack formal wear. However, you will want a nice selection of comfortable athletic T-shirts if you plan to use the gym. Long-sleeve shirts, comfortable sweaters and nice jeans or khaki-style pants work nicely for your time in the lounges and restaurants. I also bring a pair of stylish boat shoes and sneakers (for the gym). 
These ships typically feature hot tubs and some have pools, and you might want to take part in the polar plunge event, so bring a swimsuit for these activities. 
When you're enjoying your time on the ship while it's at anchor or sailing, you want to be ready to move easily to the outer decks in comfort in case there are any good sightings of whales or seabirds, for example. So, keep your parka or other warm jacket and your hat and gloves at hand. 
Now, the number of each of these items you want to bring depends. Does your cruise line offer laundry service or will you do your own laundry in the cabin if items get a little sweaty, stinky, muddy, etc.? You can get by with one pair of waterproof pants because they can easily be rinsed clean.  
Socks, underwear and other items like your scarf, hat and neck/face gaiters can also be washed up the sink or shower. Pack enough of the other items to account for your laundry plans and length of cruise. 
Be sure to bring sunglasses. The sun can be intense (even when it doesn't appear overly sunny) because the white snow reflects the rays all around you, and you are really close to the "ozone hole" that far into the southern hemisphere. I've seen so many cruisers here get nasty sunburns on their faces.

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Layer up for your adventures. From left to right: base layer, mid layer and outer layer (shell).
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This is everything I packed for my latest cruise. I was able to do carry-on only for my flight, too.
Your Equipment 
Antarctica is a great place for landscape and wildlife photography, so you want to bring along the right cameras and equipment to help you reach your goals. You might at least want a nice long lens and midrange DSLR camera for taking photos of the whales and albatrosses and other birds that you will see from the viewing platforms and outer decks on your cruise ship.  
You also will have the chance to get really nice shots of the penguins and seals and sea lions that you will encounter on shore and floating on the icebergs in the region. 
However, even if you aren't a huge shutterbug (like I'm not), you can get outstanding photos with your cellphone or a basic digital camera. Except for the whales, you will get plenty close enough to wildlife to get stunning shots to show off to friends and family back home. 
I travel only with a GoPro action camera (to take out on kayaking excursions and to use ashore and on the ship for vlogging) and my cellphone. These have been plenty to create the content that I need. 
I recommend a hard disk and computer, as well, so you can offload and back up your photos and videos at the end of each day. (You don't want to lose those precious photos if your disk gets corrupted or you lose your phone or camera.)
Other items that can be helpful: If you create videos, you can consider whether you want use a selfie stick, small tripod like a Gorilla pod, microphone equipment and head or chest straps to hold your GoPro in position (for when you kayak or do the Polar Plunge, for examples).  
You also might want to bring along your favorite walking poles. The terrain is highly uneven and rocky at many of the landings. But your cruise ship will also be able to provide hiking poles for your use during the voyage. Also, check whether your ship will have binoculars available in the rooms or in the public areas, and bring your own if the line won't have them and binoculars are something you like to use for spotting wildlife.

What the Cruise Line Provides 
You can really keep your packing load fairly light, especially when your ship offers laundry service and because these expedition cruises almost always will include a parka that is yours to keep as a memento of your trip. (This, obviously, can add a little more bulk when you try to get the parka back home; you'll see many people wearing them on the flights back from Ushuaia and Buenos Aires). 
Your ship will also loan you boots to use during the cruise, as well as other items like special gloves and dry suits for kayaking and hiking poles. If you forget to pack a seasickness medication, you can usually ask for some tablets onboard, too. 
Expect a hair dryer to be available in your cabin. These are great for hair care, of course (not an issue for me), and used to dry out wet clothing items.

Video Feature: Packing for Your Antarctica Cruise

Other Sundry Items
You also can consider . . .  
Lip balm (highly recommended for the dry conditions) and hand and body lotions (although, your ship might offer some). 
Books or tablet loaded with books, magazines, movies, TV shows and games that you might like to have for your leisure time on the ship. Pack of cards. Many of the ships offer books, magazines, puzzles, games and cards available in the library onboard. 
You might get a nice metal water bottle with the logo of your cruise in or expedition company to use at water-bottle-filling stations on the ship. I always travel with my own in case. I also bring along a concentrated flavor to add to the water to give it a nice taste. I use the Mio brand energy drink flavoring and powdered single-serving packets from Built Boost. These offer zero calories, vitamins and immunity-boosting supplements. 
Take any other toiletries that you would bring on any trip, such as toothpaste and toothbrush, combs, brushes, etc. 

There's your list of all you'll need to pack for your Antarctica expedition cruise.
OK, I'm sure that there is something I have not considered, but this is where you come in. Please comment below with any great tips, tricks and items you think cruisers should bring on their voyages to Antarctica. 


Thanks for reading,
JR
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Your ship might offer hot tubs, a swimming pool and the polar plunge. So, be sure to pack your swimsuit.
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Silversea's Silver Nova Offers Next-Level Luxury Cruising

1/17/2023

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Silver Nova rendering courtesy of Silversea
By John Roberts 
Silver Nova is scheduled to debut in August 2023, and the new 728-passenger luxury ship will feature a range of bars, lounges, and restaurants that cruisers will love. This is an enhanced level of travel -- even for a cruise line long known for its spectacular brand or intimate and immersive all-inclusive experiences. 
Silver Nova will be one of the most environmentally conscious ships built, and it will offer travelers the next iteration of Silversea's popular style of luxury cruising as one of the world's most spacious ships.  
It offers 10 bars and lounges, eight restaurants and an array of enticing public venues. Silversea will enhance Silver Nova with a new design approach -- an asymmetrical design, as well as a horizontal layout that heightens the ship's sense of spaciousness and provides a natural flow between venues on entire decks. 
"In addition to her pioneering sustainability credentials, Silver Nova will unlock a new luxury experience for our guests, offering an industry-leading variety of bars, lounges and restaurants with an entirely new design approach for Silversea," said Barbara Muckermann, president and CEO of Silversea. "Silver Nova represents a milestone in our strategy to build the perfect ship for every itinerary, with her array of venues enhancing the guest experience to a new level."  
More Places to Enjoy Onboard Silver Nova 
Silver Nova features Silversea's signature venues with enhanced designs, but it also introduces all-new public areas -- positioned mainly on Decks 3, 4 and 5, as well as outside on Deck 10. The horizontal layout allows for a stronger connection to the destination.
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The pool deck on Silver Nova
Silver Nova's public spaces include: 
Dolce Vita Lounge 
Silversea's signature pre- and post-dinner drinks venue, Dolce Vita lounge will represent the heart of Silver Nova -- located on Deck 5 with capacity for up to 120 people. Open from early in the morning until late in the evening, Dolce Vita will provide an elegant setting throughout the day, a place where cruisers can gather for leisurely drinks and enrichment activities. The lounge then transforms into a sophisticated piano bar at night. 
Venetian Lounge 
Silver Nova's two-deck-high Venetian Lounge has capacity for 370 on Decks 4 and 5. The lower level measures 5,920 square feet and the upper tier at 2,045 square feet. This venue is the heart of the enrichment and entertainment offerings on Silver Nova. The Venetian Lounge will be home to live theatrical and musical performances, film screenings and other evening events, as well as informative lectures and seminars during immersive days onboard. The lounge will have state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, including a large HD screen; cabaret-style seating with small tables and balconies for an intimate viewing experience. 
The Shelter 
This is a new venue for Silversea. The Shelter is a sophisticated bar open during the evening that accommodates just 32 cruisers in a chic setting. The bar sits adjacent to Atlantide and S.A.L.T. Kitchen on Deck 3 and will be a hot spot for pre-dinner aperitifs and post-dinner cocktails. The stylish and modern interior employs a neutral color palette, illuminated by tasteful lighting. The Shelter's bar offers a wraparound bottle display with strips of lighting for a cool sleek look. 
The Connoisseur's Corner 
This is the spot for premium cigars and liquors on Deck 5. Silver Nova's Connoisseur's Corner can hold up to 35 people. The cigar bar features a large, modern interior space with floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious outdoor area, as well as comfortable Chesterfield armchairs. 
The Observation Lounge 
Offering travelers panoramic, 270-degree views of the destinations where Silva Nova cruisers, the Observation Lounge on Deck 10 provides a vantage point from the top of the ship. The attractive space has floor-to-ceiling windows and a soothing color palette inspired by the sea. Enlarged to 2,761 square feet, the venue can accommodate up to 115 from early in the morning until late at night. The lounge will house Silver Nova's library, offering travelers an intimate space for reading or having relaxing chats with new friends. 
The Panorama Lounge 
A peaceful lounge by day and a lively bar by night, Panorama Lounge is a large hub of activity, measuring almost 5,900 square feet on Deck 5. The space is surrounded by large windows offering a scenic view of the ocean at the ship's aft area. Aboard Silver Nova, the Panorama Lounge features a new layout when compared with Silversea's Muse-class ships, as well as a new design and color palette. 
S.A.L.T. Bar 
The popular S.A.L.T. Bar has been relocated to Deck 10 and is more spacious than ever, with capacity for 42 people. In addition to a larger bar area, it offers views through floor-to-ceiling windows and a new outdoor area. S.A.L.T. Bar will serve regionally inspired drinks in warm, elegant interiors, with a dark color palette and comfortable armchairs for an intimate atmosphere. 
S.A.L.T. Lab 
Also relocated to Deck 10 for select views of your destinations and with a new outdoor area, S.A.L.T. Lab has a fresh layout. The test kitchen enables cruisers to travel deeper into each region using food and drink. The lab provides the opportunity to get hands on with regional ingredients under the guidance of regional food experts and Silver Nova's S.A.L.T. host. S.A.L.T. Lab offers cooking stations and a larger, redesigned central workstation aboard Silver Nova. 
Otium Spa 
The Otium Spa is located at Silver Nova's bow on Deck 5 and is open throughout the day as the home of Silversea's Roman-inspired Otium wellness program. The 3,640-square-foot space incorporates an indoor swimming pool, spa with eight treatment rooms and a tranquil relaxation area, fitness center and beauty salon.  
Inspired by the design of Ancient Roman baths, the Otium Spa has an open design in which your wellness journey flows seamlessly between interconnecting areas. The thermal area features a steam room, sauna and a pool, complete with travertine water fountain and floor-to-ceiling windows. 
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The S.A.L.T. Kitchen restaurant
Enhanced Restaurants
Silver Nova features eight signature restaurants, with a great variety of cuisine. The eateries range from spacious, open-seated venues to intimate dining options, serving a diverse range of high-quality fare. Decks 3, 4 and 5 is where you'll find Silver Nova's indoor restaurants -- La Terrazza, Atlantide, S.A.L.T. Kitchen, La Dame, Silver Note and Kaiseki. Additionally, the Marquee on Deck 10 is home to two outdoor dining options, Spaccanapoli and the Grill.  
In addition to eight restaurants, Silver Nova has the vibrant Arts Cafe, a casual spot for snacks, coffee and other drinks. Additional public spaces on the ship include a three-storied atrium, casino and boutique, as well as two outdoor bars, a Pool Bar and the Dusk Bar. 
For staterooms, Silver Nova features 364 spacious suites across 13 categories—the most suite categories in Silversea's history -- including a new generation of premium suites on the ship's aft. 
Exciting design features also allow Silver Nova to push boundaries in ultra-luxury cruise travel with pioneering sustainability measures. The ship will become the world's first low-emissions cruise ship with advanced hybrid technology that utilizes fuel cells so that it emits no local emissions while in port. 
Thanks for reading, 
JR

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10 Things I Loved About My Cruise on Norwegian Prima

1/10/2023

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Norwegian Prima cruise ship
Norwegian Prima is Norwegian Cruise Line's first ship in the innovative Prima Class.
By John Roberts  
Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship Norwegian Prima offers several new and creative spaces and dining options that make this first-in-class ship stand out. Cruisers are going to find plenty to love about Norwegian Prima, as it is a ship that really elevates the cruise line and offers the feel of a floating resort instead of a traditional big cruise ship. The new design comes with a couple shortcomings, though. 
I took two cruises on Norwegian Prima during its first few months at seas and found a number of really fun spaces and activities that cruisers are going to enjoy on this innovative new cruise ship. Norwegian Prima carries 3,200 passengers and is. the first ship in Norwegian Cruise Line's new Prima Class.
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Prima Speedway on Norwegian Prima is a three-level race track and the largest in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet.
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Prima Speedway
This is a super-fun attraction and in many ways the centerpiece of the ship's activities. The speedway facility takes up a huge amount of real estate midship on Decks 18 to 20. The three-deck go-kart track is the largest at sea (surpassing the race tracks on Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Joy). 
Prima Speedway is a three-level track that is more than a quarter-mile long, and the cars can reach up to 30 mph with up to 15 drivers competing to lay down the fastest laps. The cost is $15 per ride, and avid racers can buy a cruise-length all-you-can-ride pass. 
The Stadium is situated within the Prima Speedway complex, offering a variety of games for cruisers. You can play mini-golf, shoots darts, play ping-pong, shuffleboard and table soccer. At each side of the ship, cruisers can get a thrill from the two dry slides on Norwegian Prima, The Drop and The Rush.

Video: Full Ship Tour of Norwegian Prima

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The Galaxy Pavilion arcade is filled with rides and games on Norwegian Prima.
Galaxy Pavilion
While we're showcasing the fun activities on Norwegian Prima, let's talk about Galaxy Pavilion. This is an interactive arcade (fee) where cruisers can try a broad range of virtual reality games (more than a dozen) to try. There is even an Escape Room at Galaxy Pavilion on Norwegian Prima.
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Norwegian Prima's Indulge Food Hall features 11 separate food options, and you order on a tablet at your table to have the cuisine brought right to you.
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Indulge Food Hall
This food hall lets you indulge, indeed. This massive cafeteria-style eatery in included in your cruise fare, and Indulge Food Hall on Norwegian Prima features 11 separate food stations and food trucks. It's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You take a seat, order from a tablet and can choose from all kinds of cuisine to be delivered right to your table.  
The venues include Q Texas Smokehouse for barbecue, Nudls with a variety of noodle and ramen dishes, Tamara with its Indian specialties, The Latin Quarter and Tapas food trucks, Seaside Rotisserie highlighting all kinds of grilled meats and kebabs, The Garden with salads. The space also features Coco’s, Just Ice Cream, Just Desserts and Starbucks (fee) for ice cream scoops, other desserts like brownies, cake pops and milkshakes (fee) and coffees. 
Indulge Food Hall is a carnival of cuisine and proved to be one of the most popular spots on Norwegian Prima.
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The Local on Norwegian Prima offers a range of yummy comfort food in a casual space.
The Local Bar and Grill
This is another casual eatery and hangout that I really liked. The bar and restaurant offer wonderful spots to watch sporting events and have a meal of delicious comfort foods. The food here is included in your cruise fare and includes items like gourmet burgers, chicken wings, Coney Island-style hot dog, loaded nachos, pretzel bites with cheese dip, spinach and artichoke dip, sausage slider, beef chili, Cobb salad, Reuben sandwich, beer-battered fish sandwich, fish and chips, fettucine carbonara and Cuban pork and plantains. 
The dessert menu features hot fudge sundae, carrot and walnut cake, apple pie and brownie-raspberry swirl cheesecake. 
You can see why I came back again and again to take a full tour of the menu.
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Nama Sushi and Sashimi is a new specialty dining restaurant on Norwegian Prima.
Nama Sushi and Sashimi
This small and highly popular specialty dining restaurant on Norwegian Prima is in high demand, so it's highly recommended to make a reservation as soon as possible before your cruise or as soon as you board the ship. The intimate restaurant is located just outside the main dining room Hudson's and across from Hasuki (a hibachi restaurant) at the aft on Deck 7. 
Nama's menu has a nice range of savory sushi rolls, selection of hand rolls, sashimi and specialty items like tuna pizza, tuna wonton volcano, beef tenderloin carpaccio, karaage fried chicken and rock shrimp tempura.
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Onda by Scarpetta on Norwegian Prima is the ship's elegant specialty Italian restaurant.
Onda by Scarpetta
This is the wonderful Italian restaurant on Norwegian Prima. The venue is located midship on Deck 8 near the ship's Whiskey Bar in the atrium area. Cruisers can enjoy indoor or outdoor seating. The restaurant is one of several on the ship that feature al fresco dining by connecting to Ocean Boulevard just outside.  
The Onda by Scarpetta menu offers a la carte (per item) pricing for delicious traditional Italian dishes like appetizers of yellowtail crudo, beef carpaccio, short ribs, braised octopus and burrata. You can also get pizzas and pasta dishes like spaghetti, short rib ravioli and tagliatelle with lobster.  
Main courses include seafood preparations of salmon, black cod, tuna and branzino. Cruisers also might like the ossobuco, roasted chicken or beef filet. There also is a wide array of sides. Waring: The a la carte pricing runs up the dinner bill pretty quickly.

Video: Walking Tour of Ocean Boulevard

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Ocean Boulevard on Norwegian Prima is the ship's promenade of Deck 8 that offers a bar, swimming pools and outdoor seating at restaurants among several other attractions.
Ocean Boulevard
This is the spectacular promenade on Norwegian Prima. Ocean Boulevard blends the indoor and outdoor spaces on the ship, with a number of eateries offering pleasant outdoor seating in the fresh air and sunshine. 
This promenade also ends up being the true hub of outdoor life on Norwegian Prima, a distinct change from the traditional top deck lido areas on most big cruise ships. The pool area on Deck 17 is quite small because of the footprint that is dedicated to the race track at the top of the ship. 
Ocean Boulevard, instead, might be considered the main pool area, with two infinity-style pools located on each side of the ship. These two areas are called Infinity Beach and offer loungers, day beds and two small pools.  
This bustling and eye-catching promenade also offers many other attractions and amenities. The Soleil Bar is located at the stern of the ship and is flanked by the Indulge Outdoor Lounge seating areas with all kinds of comfy seats and conversation areas, designed with vibrant colorful fabrics. 
The Drop and The Rush landing zones are midship on each side of the ship, and this is where riders emerge, often after screaming all the way down 10 decks from the Stadium on Deck 18. The Oceanwalk glass-floor attractions are located on each side as you walk to the front of the ship, giving a thrilling view below your feet right to the ocean. La Terraza is a serene walkway space at the front of the ship with stylish banquette seats and fixed binocular stands to use to grab a view of the scenery. On the starboard side midship is The Concourse, which features a beautiful sculpture park.
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Prima Theater & Club
The main theater on Norwegian Prima, Prima Theater & Club, is an innovative and flexible space the cruise line has designed so that it can be the location for a number of events and activities. The three-deck theater spans Decks 6 to 8, and it is an elegant space for shows like the headliner "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical" and the audience-participation game show "The Price Is Right." 
In the evenings, the space transforms. The seats in the lower level retract to create space for a dance floor, and a large movable LED screen lowers to create a pulsing energy-filled nightclub where cruisers can dance and party into the wee hours.
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Cruisers will be drawn to the spacious thermal suite at Mandara Spa on Norwegian Prima.
Mandara Spa
The massive spa, fitness center and thermal suite on Norwegian Prima offers a wonderful facility for people aiming to mix a little bit of wellness and relaxation into their cruise voyage. The Pulse gym offers a huge amount of cardio equipment, as well as a cycling studio for spin classes and two other studio rooms for individual training sessions of yoga and Pilates classes.  
However, the free weights area for resistance training is quite cramped for a ship that can carry more than 3,000 cruisers. The weight area was often crowded in the mornings, and I would have to go for a lift in the late afternoons on order to have any space and find available equipment in that spot. 
The spa offers a full range of massage treatments and other therapies, as well as salons for facials and hair care. The real treat in the Mandara Spa and Salon is the thermal suite, a massive facility one deck down from the spa entrance -- on Deck 15.  
The thermal suite weeklong cruise pass costs $339, and cruisers can enjoy the large therapy pool that is also the central design feature with a two-story waterfall. The complex also offers thermal loungers, day beds and a quiet space to relax in between time spent in the sauna, steam room, salt room, charcoal sauna, infrared sauna, ice room and experiential showers.
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The Metropolitan bar on Norwegian Prima offers craft cocktails and a large lounge space.
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The Metropolitan  
This is a bar serving sustainable craft cocktails. The concept involves using food waste such as day-old croissants and banana peels to infuse into the boozy creations. You can see the selections and order from the digital menu tablet.  
I liked the Bananaruma, made with syrup from banana skins and Flor de Cana rum. You also can try the Cafe Replay (spent coffee grounds), Watermelon Twist and Croissant Mai Tai, among others. The venue is stylish but located in a corridor that gets quite noisy. I found it way too loud to have an easy conversation with my fellow cruisers.

Thanks for reading,
JR
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