NCL will put Norwegian Viva into service in June 2023

Norwegian Viva (rendering: NCL).
Norwegian Viva (rendering: NCL).

NCL will put Norwegian Viva into service in June 2023

Norwegian Viva (rendering: NCL).
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The shipping company Norwegian Cruise Line will put the newly ordered ship Norwegian Viva into service in June 2023. This will initially be used in the Mediterranean Sea and call at cities such as Lisbon, Trieste, Rome and Athens. In the winter season 2023-2024, the ship will follow the warm weather in the Caribbean to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The new addition is being built by the Italian shipyard Fincantieri in Marghera, Italy and reflects the sophisticated design of its sister ship with a length of 294 meters and 142.500 gross tons. 3.219 guests can enjoy their trip on board the Norwegian Prima in NCL's largest interior, exterior and balcony staterooms to date.

Guests can also look forward to an expanded The Haven by Norwegian. The interior of the exclusive ship-in-ship concept designed by Piero Lissoni is the shipping company's centrally located suite complex and offers guests various public areas, 107 suites, a spacious sundeck, a breathtaking infinity pool with a view of the ship's wake and an outdoor area -Spa.

The wide range of leisure activities of the Prima class can also be found on the new Norwegian Viva. The exclusive attractions of the Prima class include "The Rush" and "The Drop", the fastest free fall dry slides at sea, and the largest three-story go-kart track at sea with the Viva Speedway.

The Ocean Boulevard, a 4000 square meter outdoor area that extends around the entire ship, as well as the Indulge Food Hall with 11 different restaurants can also be found on the Norwegian Viva. Also included again is "The Concourse" with an outdoor sculpture garden and a spacious pool deck with infinity pools on the Infinity Beach.

President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line, Harry Sommer: "Norwegian Viva sets new standards in the premium segment and illustrates the evolution of our brand in four different areas: more space, unparalleled guest-focused service, thoughtful design and experiences that exceed all expectations. With this brand new class of ship, we have taken everything our guests love to a new level."

Like her sister ship, Norwegian Viva will stand out with her hull painting, designed by Italian graffiti and sculpture artist Manuel Di Rita, better known as "Peeta." World-class architects who helped design Norwegian Prima, including Rockwell Group, SMC Design and Miami-based Studio Dado, have also returned to help shape the aesthetics of the various restaurants, cabins and public areas.

"Norwegian Viva, the second of six Prima-class ships to be built at our company, underlines the great collaboration between Norwegian Cruise Line and Fincantieri," said Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager Merchant Ships Division at Fincantieri. "We were very pleased that Norwegian Prima, the first ship in the new class, achieved record-breaking bookings and we are excited to see how Norwegian Viva will live up to her sister ship. As we have demonstrated our resilience during these difficult times, this announcement is further proof of Fincantieri's global leadership in the cruise sector."

Summer 2023: Mediterranean Sea from Rome, Athens and Lisbon

After a series of opening voyages, Norwegian Viva will be the youngest ship in the Mediterranean from June 2023. From June 15, 2023 to November 6, 2023, it will offer a series of eight-, nine- and ten-day departures from Lisbon, Portugal, Trieste and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, and Athens (Piraeus), Greece, and guests give the opportunity to explore the Spanish, Italian and Greek regions of the Mediterranean.

Winter 2023-2024: Southern Caribbean from San Juan

Norwegian Viva will be the largest new ship ever to be moored in San Juan, Puerto Rico. On December 15, 2023, she will be leaving San Juan for a seven-day Caribbean tour with a first stop in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Then it's on to Philipsburg in St. Maarten, Bridgetown in Barbados, Castries in St. Lucia, St. John's in Antigua and St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, where the last stop before returning to San Juan is on December 22nd Will take place in 2023. Future departures will also include ports in the Caribbean for seven- and nine-day departures.

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