Norwegian Cruise Line has christened Norwegian Viva, NCL’s highly
anticipated newest vessel and the second ship in the Prima Class.
The champagne christening, in NCL’s hometown of Miami before 1,500
guests, was accomplished by GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter,
musician, and producer, Luis Fonsi, the ship’s godfather.
Harry Sommer, president and chief executive of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, said it had been “a milestone year” for NCL.
“The addition of Norwegian Viva further elevates our world-class
fleet. Since she launched in August, Norwegian Viva’s initial guest
satisfaction scores have outshone any newbuild in the history of the NCL
fleet.”
Harry Sommer at Norwegian Viva’s christening.
At 965 feet long with a capacity for 3,099 guests, Norwegian Viva
includes the three-story Viva Speedway; Indulge Food Hall, an open-air
food market, and an art collection with stand-out pieces, including
British digital artist Dominic Harris’ 52-foot-wide interactive work of
art named “Every Wing has a Silver Lining” installed at the Metropolitan
Bar.
Norwegian Viva will reposition to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and be the
newest ship to homeport in the destination when she arrives on 15
December.
Through March 2024, Norwegian Viva will offer port-intensive
seven-day Caribbean voyages, with calls to Tortola, British Virgin
Islands; St. John's, Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia;
Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, with no
days at sea.
In April 2024, Norwegian Viva will return to sail Mediterranean and Greek Isles itineraries.