The Norwegian Viva arrived at the Port of Galveston for its inaugural season in Texas, Norwegian Cruise Line announced in a press release.
According to the company, the 2023-built vessel arrived at its new homeport on Dec. 13, 2025, kicking off a series of cruises to the Caribbean.
As one of the newest ships in Norwegian’s fleet, the Viva is now set to offer seven-night cruises to the Caribbean departing from Galveston every week.
Extending through April 2026, the deployment also includes an extended 14-night cruise to additional destinations in January.
“We’re excited to officially welcome the Norwegian Viva to Galveston this season,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
“Expanding our offerings from popular, easily accessible ports allows us to bring unforgettable experiences closer to home for more travelers. The Norwegian Viva was thoughtfully designed for guests to live life to the fullest, and we’re proud to introduce this world-class cruising option to Texas,” he added.
The ship’s regular seven-night itineraries will feature visits to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; and Harvest Caye, NCL’s resort-style private destination in Southern Belize.
As part of its 14-day voyage, the Norwegian Viva sails from Galveston on Jan. 10, 2026, visiting St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; St. John’s, Antigua; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; George Town, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; and Great Stirrup Cay, the Bahamas.
During its first visit to Galveston, the Prima-class ship docked at the port’s new Cruise Terminal 16, a 165,000-square-foot terminal that opened in November.
“Opening this terminal has allowed Norwegian Cruise Line to expand its presence in Galveston. The beautiful Norwegian Viva allows our cruisers the opportunity to experience a world-class cruise ship,” said Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO.
“The U.S. cruise market continues to select the Port of Galveston as a preferred debarkation point because of ships like the Norwegian Viva,” he added.
According to Norwegian, the ship is scheduled to return to Galveston for a second winter season in 2026-27.
