Norwegian Viva is a Prima-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a cruise line based in the US.
The vessel was constructed by shipbuilding company Fincantieri in Marghera, Italy.
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NCL took delivery of the Norwegian Viva in August 2023, and the ship entered service in the same month. It is the second of six Prima-class vessels built for the cruise line.
The christening event for the cruise ship was held in November 2023.
The cruise ship joined NCL’s first Prima-class ship, Norwegian Prima, which entered service in 2022.
Norwegian Viva design and features
The Norwegian Viva is 294m long and weighs 142,500 gross tonnes. It can accommodate 3,219 guests at double occupancy. The cruise ship features one of the highest staffing levels and space ratios among contemporary and premium cruise categories.
The vessel features hull art designed by Manuel Di Rita, an Italian graffiti and sculpture artist. It incorporates advanced technologies, including a nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) reduction system (SCR) to meet Tier III NO₂ emission standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Norwegian Viva is equipped with an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) and an advanced wastewater treatment system to comply with international standards.
To further reduce its environmental impact, the cruise ship features cold ironing functionality, enabling connection to onshore power grids while in port.
Accommodation onboard Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Viva was built with a redesigned ultra-premium ship-within-a-ship concept of NCL, named The Haven by Norwegian.
The Haven features the most luxurious accommodation on the ship, complete with its own public areas. It provides 107 exclusive and spacious suites located across decks ten to 15. Guests of The Haven can access an expansive sundeck, an infinity pool, and an outdoor spa featuring a glass-walled sauna and cold room.
The Haven offers various types of accommodation, including the Premier Owner’s Suite, Owner’s Suite with Master Bedroom, Deluxe Owner’s Suite, Penthouse, Two-Bedroom Family Villa, Aft Facing Penthouse, Aft Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom, and Aft Facing Owner’s Suite.
With an interior area ranging between 34m² (111.5ft²) and 195m², The Haven suites accommodate up to eight guests. The suites feature private balconies varying in size between 8m² and 77m².
Amenities and services exclusively offered to guests of The Haven suites include valet service, round-the-clock butler service, private hot tubs, a personal escort on and off the ship, and priority speciality dining reservations.
Other stateroom categories aboard the cruise ship include the Club Balcony Suite, Balcony, Suite, Oceanview, Inside, and Studio.
Each Club Balcony Suite offers accommodation for up to four people, featuring room sizes ranging between 22m² and 38m², and private balconies ranging between 4m² and 17m².
The Balcony suites are designed with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto a private balcony. Each suite can accommodate up to four guests. The interior space of each Balcony suite ranges between 21m² and 33m² while the balconies measure between 4m² and 9m².
The Suite category of staterooms provides luxury accommodation and concierge service, 24-hour butler service, and 24-hour room service. Each Suite room features enough space for up to four people. The room size of each Suite stateroom ranges between 37m² and 59m² while the balconies occupy up to 34m².
The Oceanview staterooms are located on deck five, with each room having up to 34m² of living space for up to four guests. The Inside staterooms feature an interior space ranging between 15m² and 24m², which can accommodate up to four guests.
Norwegian Viva also offers accommodation for solo travellers in the Studio staterooms, each of which has 9m² of space. The staterooms are located on decks 12 and 13. Guests of the Studio rooms can access 24-hour room service and the Studio Lounge.
Dining venues aboard Norwegian Viva
The dining venues onboard Norwegian Viva include indoor and outdoor lounges, as well as dining spaces.
The Indulge Food Hall features 11 varieties of eateries in the form of artisanal mini-restaurants and food trucks. It offers guests a range of customisable small plates from different cuisines, including Italian, Thai, Chinese, and tapas.
Coco’s serves desserts such as truffles, ice cream, and pralines. The Garden Kitchen offers customisable or pre-made salad combinations.
The speciality dining venues onboard the ship include Palomar, Hasuki, Onda by Scarpetta, and Le Bistro.
In addition to the Indulge Food Hall, the complimentary dining areas include Hudson’s, Surfside Cafe, and The Commodore Room.
Located at the aft of the ship, Hudson’s is the main dining room, offering 270° views overlooking the stern. The Surfside Cafe and Surfside Grill are located on deck 17.
Bars and lounges include The Observation Lounge, Prima Speedway Bar, Vibe Beach Club, Penrose Bar, The Haven Lounge & Bar, Metropolitan Bar, The Humidor Cigar Lounge, Studio Lounge, Whiskey Bar, Waves Pool Bar, and Belvedere Bar. The Haven Restaurant & Lounge is exclusive to guests of The Haven.
The Metropolitan Bar offers sustainable drinks, including responsibly crafted zero-waste cocktails and bio-dynamic wines.
Onboard entertainment
Guests aboard Norwegian Viva can experience go-karting at sea on the Viva Speedway, the world’s first three-level racetrack at sea.
A ten-storey tall slide called The Drop offers the fastest freefall drop on a dry slide at sea. The Rush features twin slides.
Located on deck 18, the Game Gallery offers guests a range of games, including pub darts at The Bull’s Eye and mini golf at Tee Time.
The Galaxy Pavilion offers an immersive high-tech virtual wonderland experience such as a flying theatre simulator, escape rooms, and racing simulators.
Norwegian Viva features a main pool, along with an aqua park and infinity hot tubs. The Vibe Beach Club, an adults-only private retreat on the ship, also offers a full-service bar and infinity hot tubs.
Deck eight features a 44,000ft² outdoor walkway called Ocean Boulevard, which allows guests to walk around the ship and enjoy views of the ocean. Ocean Boulevard features the Oceanwalk glass bridge, Indulge Outdoor Lounge, a fire pit, and the Infinity Beach.
Kids can enjoy creative play and sports at the Splash Academy.
Penrose Atrium is a three-storey, glass-walled atrium that spans decks six, seven, and eight. It features a large-scale, custom-built chandelier inspired by constellations. The atrium features luxury and retail stores, including Starbucks, as well as Whiskey Bar, and Prima Casino.
Contractors involved
Rockwell Group, SMC Design, and Studio Dado designed the ship, including its restaurants, staterooms, and public areas.
Lasvit, a lighting design firm based in the Czech Republic, was engaged to custom-build the chandelier in the Penrose Atrium.
