New Norwegian Viva debuts in Europe and welcomes first guests on board

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 56-year history of breaking boundaries, today welcomed the first guests to sail aboard the new Norwegian Viva, the highly anticipated new ship. of the Company and the second of the Prima Class, as she embarked on her maiden voyage from Venice (Trieste), Italy.

Making a grand debut in Europe today, Norwegian Viva departed for her first spectacular nine-day voyage through the Mediterranean, taking guests from Venice (Trieste), Italy, to Lisbon, Portugal, with stops at some of the most amazing Europe, like Salerno, off Italy's picturesque Amalfi Coast; Cannes along France's stunning Côte d'Azur; and Ibiza, Spain in the Balearic Islands, among other magnificent destinations. Norwegian Viva will sail a selection of bucket-list voyages around the Greek islands and the Mediterranean through November, before touching down in San Juan, Puerto Rico in December for a Caribbean stint.

"This summer, our guests will have the opportunity to explore Europe aboard our magnificent new ship, Norwegian Viva, while enjoying her spacious, well-appointed design, elevated experiences, extensive culinary offerings and signature Norwegian Cruise Line hospitality provided by the best crew in the world industry," said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. "Norwegian Viva's slogan is 'Live it Up,' and I have no doubt our guests will do just that as they sail to some of the liveliest cities in Europe and the Caribbean during the ship's inaugural season."

Reflecting the design of the award-winning sister ship Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Viva offers outstanding onboard experiences that include Viva Speedway, the three-level race track; Indulge Food Hall, an exclusive food market showcasing 11 unique restaurants; the fastest slides in the sea, The Drop and Rush; and NCL's industry-exclusive sustainable cocktail bar, the Metropolitan Bar.

Norwegian Viva's luxurious and spacious design is enhanced by a wide range of works of art throughout the ship, including The Concourse, a multi-million dollar outdoor sculpture garden and a dynamic and interactive 52-foot-wide artwork of the Contemporary British digital artist Dominic Harris. Created exclusively for Norwegian Viva, Harris' "Every Wing Has a Silver Lining" digital artwork is on display in the Metropolitan Bar and responds dynamically throughout the day to passing movement, creating engagement with the viewer. Norwegian Viva also boasts a lineup of world-class entertainment, headlined by the Tony®-nominated hilarious comedy "Beetlejuice The Musical" and the iconic game show "Press Your Luck LIVE ,

Following the ship's maiden voyage, Norwegian Viva will sail a series of itineraries around the Mediterranean and the Greek islands, ahead of her official naming ceremony in Miami on November 28, 2023. Luis Fonsi, Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning artist and godfather of Norwegian Viva, will attend the celebration to give the ship its official name and will be accompanied by The Queen of Latin Pop, Paulina Rubio; “Saturday Night Live” cast member and Miami native Marcello Hernandez; and the singer Pedro Capó. The ship will base port in San Juan, Puerto Rico for a season of trips to the Caribbean from December 2023 to March 2024 with stops in Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Saint John, Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; Philipsburg, Saint Martin; and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.

In May 2024, Norwegian Viva will return to Europe, where her Mediterranean itineraries offer an unrivaled opportunity to experience the beauty and culture of Europe. With an average of 10.5 hours in port, travelers will have more time to explore with fewer days at sea. Guests can unpack once, all while enjoying the ease and comfort of their world-class travel accommodations and the chance to wake up in a new destination as the ship transports them from one spectacular European city to another.