Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today took delivery of Norwegian Viva, the second of six planned Prima class ships and the 19th ship in its growing fleet–and invited travel advisors to take part in the festivities.
“As part of our Partner’s First philosophy familiarizations trips, inaugurals and seminars are handled in multiple ways at Norwegian Cruise Line,” a spokesperson told TRO. “We highly encourage travel advisors to express interest via their local or national sales managers. Additionally, we host contests, webinars and giveaways on our Partners First Facebook Page where there can be an opportunity to win a trip.”
Like its sister, Norwegian Prima, which debuted in 2022, the 3,100-guest Viva sports a three-story speedway and an Indulge Food Hall, at which guests can order from 11 food-truck-style stations. It also has Ocean Boulevard, the wrap-around boardwalk, but its Concourse outdoor sculpture garden will have different art, and its Metropolitan Bar will add a 52-foot piece designed by contemporary British digital artist Dominic Harris.
Viva also will have a new show, Tim Burton’s Tony Award-nominated Beetlejuice, and a different game show, Press Your Luck.
Following her maiden voyage on August 10, 2023, Norwegian Viva will sail the Mediterranean and the Greek Isles. After the official christening in Miami on November 28, the ship will homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from December 2023 through March 2024, with calls to Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. John’s, Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.