Norwegian Viva

The Norwegian Viva has nearly 1,600 staterooms ranging in size from 94 square feet to 2,100 square feet. Cabins are divided into two areas—standard and The Haven, a premium experience that comes with upgraded staterooms, butler service, and its own pool. If you’re looking for accommodations with multiple bedrooms, you’ll have to book a suite in The Haven. 

If you’re a solo traveler, you’ll be able to book one of 73 studios without having to pay a single supplement. These interior rooms are well-designed, include full-size beds, and are arranged around a private common area. 

Standard staterooms range from 160 square feet to 412 square feet and sleep between two and four passengers. Staterooms have ample closet space and lots of shelf space in the bathroom. They come with hairdryers but not body lotion or bathrobes. Bathrooms are efficiently designed, and there’s a clothesline in the shower for hanging wet clothing to dry. 

The Norwegian Viva’s largest suite is 2,100 square feet and can accommodate up to eight passengers. There’s also a large balcony that’s perfect for small gatherings. 

While these cabins are similar to those on the Norwegian Prima, there have been a few changes. There’s upgraded lighting in staterooms and there’s more space for storing luggage under standard stateroom beds.

There are 41 accessible staterooms on board the Norwegian Viva, including inside and oceanview staterooms and a penthouse suite. Accessible staterooms are equipped with bathroom grab bars, adjustable hanging rods, shower seats, and extra-wide doors. Wheelchairs are available for rent on board, and the ship has pool lifts.

The Norwegian Viva has six complimentary dining venues, including The Haven, a fine dining restaurant that exclusively serves guests staying in The Haven section of the ship. All guests have access to two expansive upscale dining rooms, a casual buffet, a bar and grill, and a food hall. Norwegian’s Indulge Food Hall is one of the best dining venues on the ship, especially for families who don’t all want to eat at the same place. The Food Hall has eight restaurants—including an Indian venue, a smokehouse, and a Latin spot‚ and guests can order from any menu using the iPads at their table. 

Like the Prima, the Norwegian Viva has eight specialty restaurants on board, including a steakhouse, sushi restaurant, and a teppanyaki restaurant. There’s also an Italian restaurant, Onda by Scarpetta. The Viva also has one restaurant you won’t find on the Prima, Palomar, the cruise line’s first onboard Mediterranean restaurant.

You won’t have to look hard to find a bar on this ship. Sip on cocktails poolside at the Waves Pool Bar. Or try a bottled craft cocktail at Belvedere Bar, a sustainable cocktail at Metropolitan, or have a beer at the Speedway Bar while watching the go-karts whiz by. There’s a bar in the middle of the ship’s main atrium, a whiskey bar on Deck 8, a lounge with epic views on Deck 17, and Syd Norman’s Pour House, a popular spot for live music during the evening.

From waterslides to Broadway, there’s something for everyone on the Norwegian Viva. Play a round mini-golf. Speed around the most exciting go-kart track at sea. Play darts. Lounge by the pool. Laugh your heart out at an Improv show, experience a live version of the Press Your Luck gameshow or let the nostalgia take you away while a cover band plays your favorite songs at Syd Norman’s Pour House. See Beetlejuice and dance the night away afterward. Or take a leisurely stroll among the sculptures on the ship’s promenade. Don’t miss the cruise line’s take on the classic game rock, paper, scissors.

Like the Norwegian Prima, the Norwegian Viva has an expansive, well-equipped gym with excellent views. There are personal trainers on board and fitness classes, but they cost extra and you can’t sign up through the app. Instead, you’ll need to visit the gym for a schedule of classes and to sign up. There’s a thermal spa suite with warm and cold pools and a few saunas and steam rooms. Don’t miss the heated loungers in the spa relaxation area. There’s no running track on this ship, but the promenade makes for an easy substitute for walkers.