Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Viva is one of Norwegian's 21 active ships and first entered service in 2023 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 143,525 gross tons, 965 feet in length, and 9 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,950 guests and approximately 1,388 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $850 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Norwegian Viva
Ship Stats
Year Built
2023
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
143,525 GT
Length
965 ft
Capacity
3,950
Crew
1,388
Cost
$850 million
Decks
9
Prima Class
Prima Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Norwegian. The first ship introduced in this class was Norwegian Prima (2022), followed by Norwegian Viva (2023).
Norwegian Viva Ship Age
Norwegian Viva entered service in 2023. Across Norwegian's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 3 of 21 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Norwegian Viva
Current ship
Norwegian Viva Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
Launched in late 2023, the Viva is the second Prima-class ship. It features the latest NCL innovations, including the Beetlejuice Broadway musical. It has not required refurbishment but received minor deck-side optimizations in 2025 to improve passenger flow on the Viva Speedway.
Norwegian Viva Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Norwegian's fleet
Norwegian Viva measures 965 feet (294 m) (vs Norwegian fleet average of 994 ft) and has gross tonnage of 143,525 GT (vs fleet average of 123,300 GT). It ranks 17 of 21 by length and 11 of 21 by tonnage in Norwegian's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Norwegian Viva vs Norwegian fleet averages
Norwegian Viva carries 3,950 passengers (vs Norwegian average of 3,073) and has 1,388 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,303). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.85:1 compared with Norwegian's overall 2.36:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,950
passengers
Crew Members
1,388
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.85 : 1
Norwegian Avg
2.36 : 1
Norwegian Viva
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Viva.
Deck 8buffetIndulge Food Hall
Deck 17buffetSurfside Cafe & Grill
Deck 7cafeStarbucks
Deck 7main dining roomHudson's
Deck 6main dining roomThe Commodore Room
Deck 8quick eatsThe Local Bar & Grill
Deck 6specialtyCagney's Steakhouse
Deck 17specialtyFood Republic
Deck 7specialtyHasuki
Deck 8specialtyLa Terrazza
Deck 7specialtyLe Bistro
Deck 8specialtyLos Lobos Cantina
Deck 7specialtyNama Sushi & Sashimi
Deck 8specialtyOnda by Scarpetta
Deck 17specialtyPalomar
Deck 16specialtyThe Haven Restaurant
Deck Plans
The Norwegian Viva has a total of 16 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 5. The highest passenger deck is Deck 20. Click below to access deck plans for the Norwegian Viva. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Norwegian Viva quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Norwegian Viva Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the Norwegian Viva buffet on Deck 17 of the ship.
Launched in late 2023, the Viva is the second Prima-class ship. It features the latest NCL innovations, including the Beetlejuice Broadway musical. It has not required refurbishment but received minor deck-side optimizations in 2025 to improve passenger flow on the Viva Speedway.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Prima class.
The ship features 16 restaurants, 14 bars, 37 activities, 0 shows and 12 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Norwegian Viva has a total of 16 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 20.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Norwegian Viva. The ship's capacity is 3,950. When comparing the occupancy to the average Norwegian passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,120 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.
The Norwegian Viva was built in 2023. Norwegian includes 21 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2026. The average Norwegian ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
Each of Norwegian's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Norwegian Viva is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Norwegian Viva length equals 965 feet (294 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 21 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 994 feet (303 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.