Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Prima
- Cruises
- 51
- From
- $349
Ship comparison
Norwegian Prima vs Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Viva
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $369
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Prima is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,215 passengers, in service since 2022. Norwegian Viva is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,223 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose Norwegian Prima if you want better-rated entertainment or more culture: it outscores Norwegian Viva for entertainment (7.0 vs 6.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Viva if you want a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Norwegian Prima for family friendly (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Prima | Norwegian Viva | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 | 2023 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 142,500 | 142,500 |
| Passengers | 3,215 | 3,223 |
| Crew | 1,388 | 1,506 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.3 (better) | 44.2 |
| Cabins | 1,646 | — |
| Decks | 20 | 20 |
| Length | 965 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 133 ft | 133 ft |
| Speed | — | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 51 | 36 |
| Upcoming sailings | 92 | 110 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 17 nights | 3 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $349 (better) | $369 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Prima leads on 2 of the ten, Norwegian Viva on 1, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Prima
First in a new class of smartships from Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Prima sailed its maiden voyage in August 2022. The next-generation ship was Norwegian's first major redesign in nearly 10 years.
Sailing now
51 cruises on sale, from $349.
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 Prima or Norwegian Viva?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Prima or Norwegian Viva?
They are the same size, 142,500 gross tons each. Norwegian Prima carries 3,215 passengers and Norwegian Viva carries 3,223.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Prima or Norwegian Viva?
Norwegian Viva is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2022 for Norwegian Prima.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Prima, with 44.3 gross tons per passenger against 44.2 on Norwegian Viva. 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 Prima.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Viva scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Norwegian Prima.
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