Is she right for you?
Travelers who want one of NCL's newest ships in Europe.
Think twice if: Specialty dining adds up quickly: the deck plan lists $40-$60 cover charges.
See her Europe sailings ↓ · Where is she now? → · Norwegian Cruise Line's page for this ship →
What she's like
Size & feelVery large · 3,100 guests
A floating resort with the most to do. Expect lines at boarding, the buffet and tender boats. About 46 tons of ship per guest. As a rule of thumb, 40 or more feels roomy and under 30 feels busy.
Who you'll sail with
Unknown from line's site.
Price level$$$$$
Our judgment, from $ (budget) to $$$$$ (ultra-luxury).
Included in the fare
Cabin, main dining and buffet, entertainment, kids' clubs. 'Free at Sea' add-on (sold with many fares) gives unlimited drinks for guests 21+, some specialty dining nights, 150 Wi-Fi minutes, and a $50 shore-excursion credit. Gratuities and excursions extra.
Children
Infants must be at least 6 months old on boarding; Splash Academy kids' club and Entourage teen club (adults 18+ not allowed in).
What to wear
Unknown from pages checked (NCL dress code page not reachable).
Her Europe sailings, June 2027 to October 2027
16 sailings in Europe on the published schedule, 8 to 10 nights. Tap a start port to see how to get from the airport to the ship.
Where they start
- Ravenna , 5 sailings how to get there →
- Istanbul , 5 sailings how to get there →
- Barcelona , 3 sailings how to get there →
- Civitavecchia (Rome) , 3 sailings how to get there →
The counts above are our own tally of the CruiseTimetables.com listing for this ship (an independent site), read in November 2026. We do not reprint the dates here. See the full date list on CruiseTimetables.com. Routes change, so check with the line before you buy flights.
What it costs beyond the fare
| Tips for the crew | $20 per person per day; Suites: $25 per person per day; Added to your bill automatically; Amounts found on NCL's India-market terms page (stated in USD); the US service-charge FAQ page returned 404. 20% added to spa, drinks and specialty dining. |
|---|---|
| Drinks package | Unlimited Open Bar comes with Free at Sea promotion; stand-alone price not published on pages checked. 20% service charge on drink purchases. Guests 18+ may drink on round-trip European voyages, but unlimited packages only for 21+. |
| Wifi | 150 minutes included with Free at Sea; package prices not published. |
| Specialty restaurants | Some nights included via Free at Sea; otherwise cover charge plus 20% service charge (price not published). |
| Money on board | USD ('The currency used onboard all Norwegian Cruise Lines International ships is US Dollars.') |
How tipping and money work on a European cruise → · Build a full trip budget →
Her restaurants · 7 included, 8 extra
| Where to eat | Cost |
|---|---|
| The Local Bar & Grill | Included |
| Surfside Café | Included |
| Hudson's | Included |
| The Commodore Room | Included |
| The Haven Restaurant | Included |
| Indulge Food Hall | Included |
| Surfside Grill | Included |
| Cagney's Steakhouse | Extra charge |
| Food Republic | Extra charge |
| Le Bistro | Extra charge |
| Los Lobos | Extra charge |
| Palomar | Extra charge |
| Hasuki | Extra charge |
| Nama | Extra charge |
| Onda by Scarpetta | Extra charge |
Which cabin to book, and which to avoid
| Cabin type | Size | Decks |
|---|---|---|
| The Haven Premier Owner's Suite with Large Balcony | 2100 sq ft | 14 |
| The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony | 1607-1749 sq ft | 13,15 |
| The Haven Aft-Facing Owner's Suite with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony | 974-994 sq ft | 10,12 |
| The Haven Owner’s Suite with Large Balcony | 541-614 sq ft | 12 |
| The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Large Balcony | 606-658 sq ft | 13,14,15 |
| The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony | 830 sq ft | 11 |
| The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony | 496-599 sq ft | 10,11,12,13,14 |
| The Haven Penthouse with Balcony | 368-418 sq ft | 12,13,14,15 |
| Aft-Facing Suite with Large Balcony | 635 sq ft | 9 |
| Aft-Facing Suite with Large Balcony | 448 sq ft | 9 |
| Family Suite with Master Bedroom & Balcony | 388 sq ft | 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 |
| Forward-Facing Suite with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony | 412-487 sq ft | 9,10,11,12,13 |
| Forward-Facing Suite with Large Balcony | 393-434 sq ft | 9,10,12 |
| Forward-Facing Club Balcony Suite with Large Balcony | 358-412 sq ft | 9,10,11,12,13 |
| Family Club Balcony Suite | 252-291 sq ft | 9,10,11 |
| Club Balcony Suite | 265-291 sq ft | 9,10,11 |
| Forward-Facing Club Balcony Suite | 241-271 sq ft | 9,10,11,12,13 |
| Guarantee Club Balcony Suite | 241 sq ft | 11 |
| Aft-Facing Balcony | 288 sq ft | 9 |
| Family Balcony | 231 sq ft | 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 |
| Balcony | 231-358 sq ft | 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 |
| Solo Balcony | 231 sq ft | 12 |
| Guarantee Balcony | 231 sq ft | 9 |
| Oceanview | 294 sq ft | 11,14 |
| Family Oceanview | 235-370 sq ft | 5 |
| Guarantee Oceanview | 186 sq ft | 5 |
| Solo Oceanview | 186 sq ft | 5 |
| Large Oceanview with Round Window | 235 sq ft | 5 |
| Oceanview with Round Window | 186 sq ft | 5 |
| Guarantee Inside | 160 sq ft | 5 |
| Family Inside | 160 sq ft | 5,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 |
| Inside | 160-254 sq ft | 5,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 |
| Solo Inside | 160-251 sq ft | 12,14,16 |
| Solo Studio | 94 sq ft | 12,13 |
Good to know before you pick
- Solo cabins for one traveler: Solo Balcony on deck 12; Solo Oceanview on deck 5; Solo Inside on decks 12, 14, 16; Solo Studio on decks 12, 13
If you use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty
NCL deck plan marks wheelchair-accessible and hearing-impaired cabins with icons; no total count is published. Tender boats hold about 100 people and board from a tender platform; wheelchair tender policy not published. Our accessibility guide →
Find your way around
Our own drawing, built from the line's deck plan. Tap a deck to see what's on it, or use “Find on board”. Not to scale.
Find on board
- Deck 20 , Viva Speedway
- Deck 19 , Viva Speedway
- Deck 18 , The Bull's Eye; Entourage; Kids' Aqua Park; Tee Time; Viva Speedway; NCL Super Selfie; The Drop Slide; The Rush Slide; The Stadium; The Wave
- Deck 17 , Surfside Café; Surfside Grill; Food Republic; Palomar; Vibe Beach Club; Observation Lounge; Studio Lounge; Waves Pool Bar; Arcade; Galaxy Pavilion
- Deck 16 , The Haven Restaurant; The Haven Lounge & Bar; The Haven Bar; Barber Shop; Pulse Fitness Center; Mandara Spa and Salon; The Haven Sundeck & Infinity Pool
- Deck 15 , Splash Academy
- Deck 14 , Staterooms: The Haven Premier Owner's Suite with Large Balcony, The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Large Balcony, The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony, The Haven Penthouse with Balcony
- Deck 13 , Staterooms: The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony, The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Large Balcony, The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony, The Haven Penthouse with Balcony
- Deck 12 , Staterooms: The Haven Aft-Facing Owner's Suite with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony, The Haven Owner's Suite with Large Balcony, The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony, The Haven Penthouse with Balcony
- Deck 11 , Staterooms: The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony, The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony, Family Suite with Master Bedroom & Balcony, Forward-Facing Suite with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony
- Deck 10 , Staterooms: The Haven Aft-Facing Owner's Suite with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony, The Haven Aft-Facing Penthouse with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony, Family Suite with Master Bedroom & Balcony, Forward-Facing Suite with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony
- Deck 9 , Staterooms: Aft-Facing Suite with Large Balcony, Family Suite with Master Bedroom & Balcony, Forward-Facing Suite with Master Bedroom & Large Balcony, Forward-Facing Suite with Large Balcony
- Deck 8 , The Local Bar & Grill; Indulge Food Hall; Los Lobos; Onda by Scarpetta; Penrose Atrium; The Local Bar and Grill; Indulge Outdoor Lounge; Luna Bar; Soleil Bar; Whiskey Bar
- Deck 7 , Hudson's; Le Bistro; Hasuki; Nama; Penrose Atrium; The Humidor Cigar Lounge; Metropolitan Bar; Starbucks®; Syd Norman's Pour House; The Improv At Sea
- Deck 6 , The Commodore Room; Cagney's Steakhouse; Penrose Atrium; Belvedere Bar; Penrose Bar; Casino; Viva Theater & Club; Beauty by Design & Afficionados
- Deck 5 , Staterooms: Family Oceanview, Large Oceanview with Round Window, Oceanview with Round Window, Solo Oceanview
What to book, and when
Booking, check-in and reservations
Online check-in should be completed at least 4 days before sailing (lose the option 3 days before). Deposit $250 per person on 7+ day cruises ($100 on 1-6 days); final payment 120 days before sailing. Flights ticketed about 30 days before.
Paying and cancelling
Club Balcony Suite and below: 25% at 119-91 days, 50% at 90-61, 75% at 60-31, 100% at 30 days or less.
Tips for her Europe sailings
Guests 18+ may buy alcohol on round-trip European voyages. Ports can switch from docked to tender for operational reasons.
The ship in numbers
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Kind of ship
- Mass-market
- Built
- 2023
- Guests
- 3,100
- Crew
- 1,506
- Guest decks
- 16
- Gross tons
- 143,535
- Length
- 294 m (965 ft)
- Width
- 40 m (133 ft)
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Class
- Prima class
- Ship number
- IMO 9823998
- Sister ships
- Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Aura
- In Europe 2026–27
- Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Isles, Adriatic, Atlantic Coast (Spain, Portugal, France)
Highlights
- Built 2023; about 3,195 guests and 1,506 crew (NCL)
- Twin of Norwegian Prima
- Indulge Food Hall included; Cagney's, Palomar and Hasuki list $60 cover charges
- Solo Studio cabins on decks 12-13 (NCL deck plan)
More pictures
Sources & what we could not confirm · 11 sources · checked 2026-11
- NCL: Norwegian Viva ship page
- NCL: Norwegian Viva deck plans
- Wikipedia: Norwegian Viva (secondary)
- NCL: cancellation fee schedule and terms (US)
- NCL: terms page, India market (service charge amounts)
- NCL FAQ: What is included in Free at Sea
- NCL FAQ: age requirements
- NCL FAQ: smoking
- NCL: before you cruise
- NCL official deck plans: Norwegian Prima (per-deck plan images)
- CruiseTimetables.com: Norwegian Viva schedule (independent listing)
Still being confirmed
- top speed not found in sources read
- cabin count not published on NCL ship or deck plan pages
- Norwegian Cruise Line: Service charge amounts confirmed only on NCL India-market page
- Norwegian Cruise Line: Dress code
- Norwegian Cruise Line: Wi-Fi and drinks package prices
- Norwegian Cruise Line: Specialty dining prices
- Norwegian Cruise Line: Wheelchair tender policy
- Deck plan: Positions read by text recognition (OCR) from the official per-deck plan images; each image is cropped to its own deck, so forward/mid/aft is relative to that deck's own length, not aligned across decks
- Deck plan: Cabin presence per third inferred from stateroom numbers read on each deck image
- Deck plan: Elevator positions are drawn as symbols and were not read
- Deck plan: Listed on the line's ship page but not located on the plan by text reading: The Local Bar & Grill (deck 8); Surfside Café (deck 17); Hudson's (deck 7); Indulge Food Hall (deck 8); Surfside Grill (deck 17); Cagney's Steakhouse (deck 6); Food Republic (deck 17); Le Bistro (deck 7); Palomar (deck 17); Hasuki (deck 7); Nama (deck 7); Onda by Scarpetta (deck 8); Vibe Beach Club (deck 17); The Local Bar and Grill (deck 8); Waves Pool Bar (deck 17); Indulge Outdoor Lounge (deck 8); Luna Bar (deck 8); Soleil Bar (deck 8); Starbucks® (deck 7); Syd Norman's Pour House (deck 7); Whiskey Bar (deck 8); Barber Shop (deck 16); Casino (deck 6); Kids' Aqua Park (deck 18); Prima Speedway (deck 18); Prima Speedway (deck 19); Prima Speedway (deck 20); Infinity Beach (deck 8); Mandara Spa and Salon (deck 16); Oceanwalk (deck 8); Photo Gallery (deck 8); Sun Deck (deck 18); Sun Deck (deck 19); The Haven Sundeck (deck 17); The Haven Sundeck & Infinity Pool (deck 16); Syd Norman’s Pour House (deck 7); The Broadway Cabaret: Rock Edition (deck 6); The Broadway Cabaret: Rock Edition (deck 7); EFFY Jewelry (deck 7); Park West Gallery (deck 7) ...
- Deck plan: Sister ships not checked separately: norwegian-viva