As I understand it (and things change) but I was told Prime 7 will be a section of Portofinos but certainly not half. They will take that very small area that is kind of on its own in the most forward section on the starboard side and build a new wall making these two totally separate rooms. For those who know this is where we played pooch on the CPT to RIO cruise.

Then there is some space behind that forward wall that is used for other purposes that the passengers do not see now, this extra area will be incorporated into Prime 7.

The door to Prime 7 will be probably somewhere in that long hallway leading to Portofinos.

So each restaurant will be totally separated and Prime 7 will not be open except in the evening for dinner just as it is on the Voyager and Mariner.

I was told they have the room for the restaurant that is not a problem. The challenge is the kitchen area. It is very small in Portofino and Prime 7 requires a totally different kitchen than they use for Portofinos. This is where they are having to squeeze out the space but I am sure they have that all worked out now.