Norwegian Viva · CruiseFans

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

69Top 38% of ships

Dining

97Top 4% of ships

Entertainment

74Top 39% of ships

Activities & Thrills

77Top 25% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

79Top 26% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Dining — scores 97/100

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 79/100

Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 77/100

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineNorwegian

Ship NameViva

Maiden voyage10 August 2023

Physical

Year Built2023

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

Not yet

BuilderFincantieri

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

142,500 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

293 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

44 m

Ship Within a ShipThe Haven by Norwegian - a private ship-within-a-ship enclave spanning 8 decks with exclusive suites, a private sundeck with infinity pool and hot tubs, a Haven-only restaurant and lounge, and 24-hour butler and concierge service for suite guests

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks15

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

25 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew1,388

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.1

Total Cabins1,646

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Yes

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins43

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

3,099

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

45.983

Amenities

Restaurants20+ dining venues including 2 main dining rooms (The Commodore Room, Hudson's), the Indulge Food Hall (multi-stall marketplace), Surfside Cafe & Grill (buffet), The Local Bar & Grill, plus specialty restaurants: Cagney's Steakhouse, Onda by Scarpetta (Italian), Le Bistro (French), Los Lobos Cantina (Mexican), Nama Sushi & Sashimi, Hasuki (Japanese teppanyaki), Food Republic (Asian small plates), and Q Texas Smokehouse (BBQ)

Restaurants - Paid8

Restaurants - Included13

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools4

- Pools - General Access3

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive1

Outdoor Pools4

Water Playground/Splash ParkYes

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs8

- Hot Tubs - General Access2

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive4

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges19

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoNo

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryNo

Movie TheatreNo

Outdoor Movie ScreenNo

Onboard WeddingsYes

Thermal SuitesFlat fee

SpaYes

Video ArcadeNo

Basketball CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackNo

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideYes

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingNo

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaVibe Beach Club - an adults-only, for-fee sundeck (Deck 17 aft) with two cantilevered infinity hot tubs, an outdoor pool bar, loungers/chaise chairs, and private cabanas; separate from The Haven and open to any guest who purchases a pass

Special AmenitiesAdult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee), Race Track, Shows - Broadway play, Escape Room, Cigar Bar, Virtual Arcade, Thrill Slide, Dart Lounge

Adult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee)Flat fee

Race TrackA la cart

Shows - Broadway playIncluded

Escape RoomFlat fee

Cigar BarIncluded

Virtual ArcadeA la cart

Thrill SlideIncluded

Dart LoungeA la cart

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$20.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

20%

Soda Price$3.00

Domestic Beer Price$6.00

Drink Package Price (From..)$109.00

Tipping Expected?Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants21

Restaurants Price: Included10

Restaurants Price: Premium10

Restaurants Price: Exclusive1

Restaurants Type: Sit down12

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve9

Restaurants Type: Buffet0

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

C6FJ9

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9823998

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

311001127

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Nassau, Bahamas