The Norwegian Viva is soon completing its first year in service. Built by the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the Prima-class vessel was delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line on August 3, 2023.

Kicking off its maiden season in Europe, the 143,500-ton ship welcomed its first guests onboard seven days later.

The Viva set sail from Trieste on a nine-day itinerary to the Mediterranean that featured destinations in France, Spain, Italy, Croatia and Portugal.

The one-way cruise ended in Lisbon after visits to Split, Salerno, Civitavecchia, Cannes, Ibiza and Livorno.

Continuing its inaugural season, the Norwegian Viva offered a series of cruises to the Greek Isles and the Mediterranean during the summer and fall.

The ship then repositioned to the Caribbean before being christened at a ceremony in Miami on November 29, 2023.

Over 1,500 guests joined the event, which saw singer and songwriter Luis Fonsi serving as Viva’s godparent.

After spending its first winter season sailing to the Southern Caribbean from San Juan in Puerto Rico, the ship returned to Europe earlier this year for a second program in the Mediterranean.

The deployment includes nine- and ten-night cruises to destinations in the Western Mediterranean, the Adriatic, the Aegean and more.

In late 2025, the 3,215-guest vessel is scheduled to debut in Galveston for a series of cruises to the Western Caribbean departing from the Texas homeport.

The Norwegian Viva is the second of six vessels from Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima Class of ships and was built at Fincantieri’s Marghera yard.

A sister to the Norwegian Prima, the vessel offers unique features such as Viva Speedway, a go-kart racetrack, and Indulge, an upscale food hall.

Other highlights include an expanded Haven suite enclave and a two-deck theater that doubles as a nightclub.

Continuing the Prima Class, Norwegian Cruise Line is scheduled to receive the Norwegian Aqua in April 2025.