Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Joy
- Cruises
- 51
- From
- $219
Ship comparison
Norwegian Joy vs Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Viva
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $369
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Joy is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,900 passengers, in service since 2017. Norwegian Viva is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,223 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose Norwegian Joy if you want more adventure and nature, a more active cruise or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Norwegian Viva for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 5.0), active (10.0 vs 7.0) and entertainment (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Viva if you want a more family-friendly ship or a newer ship: it outscores Norwegian Joy for family friendly (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2023 (vs 2017).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Joy | Norwegian Viva | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 | 2023 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 163,000 | 142,500 |
| Passengers | 3,900 | 3,223 |
| Crew | 1,730 | 1,506 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.8 | 44.2 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 20 |
| Length | 1,069 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 | 51 | 36 |
| Upcoming sailings | 102 | 110 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 17 nights | 3 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $219 (better) | $369 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Joy leads on 5 of the ten, Norwegian Viva on 1, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Joy
Launched in April 2017, Norwegian Joy is one of the most innovative and technologically advanced ships to date from Norwegian Cruise Line.
Sailing now
51 cruises on sale, from $219.
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 Joy or Norwegian Viva?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Joy or Norwegian Viva?
Norwegian Joy is bigger at 163,000 gross tons, against 142,500 gross tons for Norwegian Viva. Norwegian Joy carries 3,900 passengers and Norwegian Viva carries 3,223.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Joy or Norwegian Viva?
Norwegian Viva is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2017 for Norwegian Joy.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Viva, with 44.2 gross tons per passenger against 41.8 on Norwegian Joy. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Viva, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Norwegian Joy.
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 Joy.
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