Berth Shortage Triggers Itinerary Change for Norwegian Prima Sailing
Cruise Hive frequently reports on the many reasons why cruise itineraries may need to change. While last-minute changes can be frustrating, when changes are made well ahead of the sailing date, guests have much more time to adjust their plans if necessary.
This is the situation cruisers booked on Norwegian Prima‘s June 17, 2027 sailing are now facing. Norwegian Cruise Line has reached out with an update to the 10-night itinerary, with two ports now cancelled and two new ones added to the schedule.
The impacted cruise is a one-way voyage from Reykjavik, Iceland to Southampton, UK, with an exploration of various ports in Norway along the way. It is those ports in Norway that are now changed.
“Although we work closely with port authorities to confirm every detail far in advance, circumstances can still shift, and on occasion we are notified that space is no longer available,” the cruise line explained.
Both Flam and Bergen in Norway are now removed from the itinerary, but instead, Norwegian Prima will be able to visit two similar destinations.
“In their place, we’re pleased to introduce Maloy and Stavanger, Norway to your itinerary, where you’ll enjoy the same breathtaking fjord landscapes, dramatic mountain backdrops, charming waterfront towns, and rich Norwegian culture that make this region so special,” the notification said.
The changes to the itinerary are as follows:
Tuesday, June 22 – Now Maloy from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (instead of Flam from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 23 – Now Stavanger from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (instead of Bergen from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
While Flam is more inland among Norway’s famous fjords, Maloy is further north and much closer to the coast. Bergen is further north than Stavanger, but both are close to the North Sea coast.
The rest of the ship’s itinerary is unchanged at this time. This includes visits to both Isafjordur and Akureyri in Iceland, as well as Alesund, Norway. Following the calls to Maloy and Stavanger, Norwegian Prima will still be visiting Amsterdam and Zeebrugge before arriving in Southampton on Sunday, June 27, 2027.
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Fortunately, since Norwegian Prima‘s sailing is 16 months away, there is plenty of time for guests to adjust their plans for tours in each port or even to change to a different cruise if they prefer.
The first of Norwegian Cruise Line’s innovative Prima Class ships, the 143,535-gross ton Norwegian Prima can welcome 3,099 guests at double occupancy and is also home to approximately 1,500 international crew members.
Will Other Cruises Be Impacted?
From June 6, 2027, to early September, Norwegian Prima is offering alternating departures from Reykjavik and Southampton. It is unknown whether the berth availability challenges are just for the June 17 departure, or if other itineraries may also be adjusted.
Flam and Bergen are on multiple Norwegian Prima itineraries during that time, but no doubt NCL will contact guests individually if their sailings are impacted with changes.
Other cruise lines with visits to either port during June 2027 include P&O Cruises, MSC Cruises, AIDA Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, TUI Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and more.
If the updated availability at either Flam or Bergen is extensive, such as widespread dredging operations or pier construction, it is possible that additional ships may need to adjust their port visits. Cruise Hive will keep readers informed of any further adjustments.
Berth Shortage Triggers Itinerary Change for Norwegian Prima Sailing