NCL Prima Class: Indulge Food Hall
- Esther
- Jun 16
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 15
I was impressed when sailing on the Prima Class about the new dining concept onboard these ships. I have never seen it before on any other cruise line yet. The Indulge Food Hall located on deck 8 on the back of the ship. I would like to inform you about this concept and share my personal experience. The reason why they made this on a lower lever is because people feel more connected with the sea.
Indulge Food Hall is integrated into Ocean Boulevard, a promenade designed to connect outdoor dining, lounges, infinity pools and breathless views of the sea.
NCL wanted to create:
A resort-style indoor-outdoor lifestyle area
With alfresco seating right by the sea
For daytime grazing and relaxed meals, more like a modern city food market than a cruise buffet.
(Updated 2026) What is it?
The NCL Prima Class has the Indulge Food Hall on Deck 8 a modern, casual dining space featuring 11 different food stations. You can enjoy a wide variety of international dishes from Asian, Indian, BBQ, tapas, salads, ice cream, desserts and they even have a Starbucks. You order via a tablet at your table and the food is freshly prepared and brought to you. No need to collect yourself, it is all served at your table, while can sit and relax, enjoy the nice views. We always had our lunch there or a late afternoon snack.
What to Expect?
Global flavors from all over the world come together in this Indulge Food Hall, there’s something for everyone, and no need to agree on one type of cuisine. Everyone can simply order what they like. The small plates are perfect for sharing or sampling a variety of dishes from different regions. You can sit indoors or outdoors, but if possible, we recommend grabbing a spot outside, the views are amazing since the venue is located at the aft (back) of the ship.
It’s not a buffet: you order digitally from the iPad on your table, and everything is brought to you by the staff. With extended opening hours, it’s open for lunch, dinner, and snacks in between, no reservations needed.
NCL Prima Class: Indulge Food Hall: Sample Food Stations?
Nudls – Fresh noodle dishes from Asia
Tamara – Spicy and flavorful Indian cuisine
Q Smokehouse – Slow-cooked meats and BBQ
Seaside Rotisserie – Grilled meat dishes
The Latin Quarter – Latin American flavors
Tapas Truck – Spanish small plates
Garden Kitchen – Healthy salads and bowls
Just Desserts – Cakes and sweet treats
Just Ice Cream – Ice cream with toppings
Coco’s – Premium chocolate desserts
Starbucks – Coffee and pastries (some items at extra cost)
Noodels menu 
Plates Noodles
Some practical Tips?
Avoid peak hours for easier seating
You can order from multiple stations at once
Portions are small, so it’s great for trying multiple dishes
Outdoor seating is wonderful in good weather, but popular
Included in your cruise fare (except specialty drinks and Starbucks)
Pros
Lots of variety: from Indian curry to BBQ ribs, from tapas to vegan salads.
Flexible dining times: ideal for lunch, dinner or a late snack and no reservation needed.
Pleasant atmosphere: modern layout with both indoor and outdoor seating, right on Ocean Boulevard.
Cons
Limited seating: especially during peak hours, it can be hard to find a table. Walking around until one becomes available can help.
Compact space: The area is smaller than buffet venues on other NCL ships, so it can feel crowded.
Nearby
The Local Bar & Grill: right next to the Food Hall, offering 24/7 pub-style comfort food, live music, and cocktails.
Luna and Soleil Bars: Indoor and outdoor bars with draft drinks and cocktails to pair with your meal.
Whiskey Bar (also on Deck 8): Perfect for those who enjoy whisky and crafted cocktails.
Having previously experienced the Indulge Foodhall, I was eager to see how it evolved for its debut on the brand-new Norwegian Luna. Sailing on her inaugural voyage, I noticed some significant updates to the concept. The ordering system has shifted and can be a bit confusing at first: you can now only order from the full, combined menu if you are seated at the center tables or outdoors. If you sit directly at an individual station's bar, you can only order from that specific kitchen.
The beverage package logistics have also changed. While you can easily grab house wine and beer yourself from the self-service taps (when having the Free at Sea package) without needing to wait for a bartender, ordering premium drinks like cocktails or exclusive beers requires table service, with the staff fetching them from the full-service bars located just outside the food hall.
Although the menu has changed and I was sad to see favorites like the pata negra replaced with serrano ham, I remain thoroughly impressed with this dining concept. The quality is excellent, and despite it being a brand-new ship, the waiting times were remarkably short and the views outside are spectacular!
Another important update to keep in mind is the breakfast concept. While previous Prima-class ships utilized the iPad ordering system in the morning, the Norwegian Luna has shifted to a self-service buffet style for breakfast. You can simply walk up to the open stations and pick up your morning favorites. It remains a wonderfully peaceful and uncrowded alternative to the main buffet on deck 17, but it is good to know that the setup has changed if you are used to the ordering system of her sister ships!
Minor changes:
If you experienced the seating struggle on the former Prima class ships, you'll be happy to know NCL expanded the seating area here, making it much easier to find a table during peak hours.
The Indian station, Tamara, received a kitchen upgrade and now serves incredible, fresh-baked Naan bread straight from the oven.
The old salad station has been replaced by Planterie, a brand-new concept offering fantastic plant-based and healthy Mediterranean grain bowls.
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