Norwegian Viva
Norwegian

Norwegian Viva

88
SCORE
Dining 97Pools & Relaxation 79Activities & Thrills 77Entertainment 74Space & Comfort 69Value / Cost 38
Line
Norwegian
Built
2023
Guests
3,099
Tonnage
142,500 tons
Length
293 m
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What We Like
+Strong Dining — scores 97/100
+Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 79/100
+Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 77/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Norwegian
Ship Name
Viva
Maiden voyage
10 August 2023

Physical

Year Built
2023
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
Not yet
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
142,500 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
293 m88365
Width/Beam
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 Ship
The 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
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
20
Passenger Decks
15
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
25 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,388
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.114
Total Cabins
1,646
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
43
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,099487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
45.9832128

Amenities

Restaurants
20+ 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 - Paid
8
Restaurants - Included
13
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
4
- Pools - General Access
3
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
4
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
8
- Hot Tubs - General Access
2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
4
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
19
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
No
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
No
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
No
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
No
Basketball Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
No
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Vibe 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 Amenities
Adult 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 Track
A la cart
Shows - Broadway play
Included
Escape Room
Flat fee
Cigar Bar
Included
Virtual Arcade
A la cart
Thrill Slide
Included
Dart Lounge
A la cart

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
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 Restaurants
21
Restaurants Price: Included
10
Restaurants Price: Premium
10
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
1
Restaurants Type: Sit down
12
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
9
Restaurants Type: Buffet
0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6FJ9
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9823998
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
311001127
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau,  Bahamas
87.7
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 97
Pools & Relaxation 79
Activities & Thrills 77
Entertainment 74
Space & Comfort 69
Value / Cost 38