Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has released more details about Norwegian Viva, the second ship in its brand-new Prima Class.
Mirroring the design and structure of sister ship Norwegian Prima and built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in Marghera, Italy, Norwegian Viva will debut at 965 feet long, 142,500 gross tons and accommodate 3,219 guests at double occupancy.
The ship is scheduled to begin sailing Mediterranean itineraries in June 2023, homeporting in key Southern European port cities including Lisbon, Venice, Rome and Athens.
"Norwegian Viva sets the standard in the premium segment, illustrating our commitment to pushing boundaries in four main areas: wide open space, service that puts guests first, thoughtful design and experiences beyond expectation," said Harry Sommer, NCL president and CEO.
"We have taken everything our guests love to the next level with this brand-new class of ships designed with them in mind."
Following her Mediterranean debut, Viva will sail the Southern Caribbean for her 2023-2024 Winter Season offering warm-weather getaways as the largest ship ever to homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
NCL says the new ship will offer the highest staffing levels and space ratio of any new cruise ship in the contemporary and premium cruise categories and the largest variety of suite categories available at sea. It will be home to the brand's largest inside, ocean view and balcony category staterooms.
Viva will also boast a redefined The Haven by Norwegian, NCL's keycard-only access ship-within-a-ship concept.
The Haven's public areas and 107 suites will feature an expansive sundeck, an infinity pool overlooking the ship's wake and an outdoor spa with a glass-walled sauna and cold room.
Only-available-on-Prima-Class experiences will include the fastest freefall drop dry slides at sea with The Rush and The Drop and the largest three-level racetrack at sea with the Viva Speedway.
Norwegian Viva will feature Ocean Boulevard, the 44,000 square foot outdoor walkway which wraps around the entire ship; Indulge Food Hall featuring 11 varieties of eateries; The Concourse boasting an outdoor sculpture garden; expansive pool decks and infinity style pools at Infinity Beach and Oceanwalk, showcasing glass bridges above water.
The ship will boast colourful hull art designed by Italian graffiti and sculpture artist Manuel Di Rita, commonly known as "Peeta," who also illustrated the exceptional hull design on Norwegian Prima.
Summer 2023: Mediterranean from Rome, Athens, and Lisbon
Following a string of inaugural cruises and beginning June 2023, Norwegian Viva will be the newest ship embarking in the Mediterranean. From June 15, 2023 to November 6, 2023, she will sail a series of eight, nine and ten-day voyages from Lisbon, Venice, Rome and Athens, offering guests the opportunity to explore the Mediterranean's Spanish, Italian and Greek regions.
Winter 2023-2024: Southern Caribbean from San Juan
Norwegian Viva will be the largest new ship to ever homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
On December 15, she will depart San Juan on a seven-day Caribbean voyage with her first stop in Tortola. She will then make her way to Philipsburg, Bridgetown, Castries, St. John's and St. Thomas before returning to San Juan on December 22. Future sailings will include seven- and nine-day Caribbean itineraries.
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