Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Encore
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $109
Ship comparison
Norwegian Encore vs Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Viva
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $369
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Encore is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,998 passengers, in service since 2019. Norwegian Viva is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,223 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose Norwegian Encore if you want a lower starting fare or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Norwegian Viva for entertainment (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $109 (vs $369).
Choose Norwegian Viva if you want a more family-friendly ship, more culture or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Norwegian Encore for family friendly (9.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 36 cruises on sale (vs 11).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Encore | Norwegian Viva | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2023 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 169,116 | 142,500 |
| Passengers | 3,998 | 3,223 |
| Crew | 2,100 | 1,506 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.3 | 44.2 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 20 |
| Length | 1,094 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 136 ft | 133 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 36 |
| Upcoming sailings | 100 | 110 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 15 nights | 3 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $109 (better) | $369 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Encore leads on 1 of the ten, Norwegian Viva on 2, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Encore
Since its debut in November 2019, Norwegian Encore from Norwegian Cruise Line has impressed travelers with the one-two combination of a beautiful, fun ship and great ports of call.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $109.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Viva
The 3,223-passenger Norwegian Viva debuted in July 2023 and sails the Greek Isles and Mediterranean in spring to fall and Caribbean itineraries in winter.
Sailing now
36 cruises on sale, from $369.
Questions
Norwegian Encore or Norwegian Viva?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Encore or Norwegian Viva?
Norwegian Encore is bigger at 169,116 gross tons, against 142,500 gross tons for Norwegian Viva. Norwegian Encore carries 3,998 passengers and Norwegian Viva carries 3,223.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Encore or Norwegian Viva?
Norwegian Viva is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2019 for Norwegian Encore.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Viva, with 44.2 gross tons per passenger against 42.3 on Norwegian Encore. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Encore, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 2.1 on Norwegian Viva.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Viva scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Norwegian Encore.
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