Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Cruise Line®
Ship Reviews
Based on 11 reviews
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Amazing trip
August
Pros: Lots of activities and entertainment on cruise, staff was very friendly and helpful
Cons: None
Recommended: No
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Norwegian Viva Haven Cruise
January
Pros: Beautiful ship, first class service, and loved the private Haven elevators
Cons: Some of the venues are small. No TV's in the Haven itself. More shade is needed in the Haven decks
Recommended: Yes
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BEST HONEYMOON ON THE VIVA
October
Pros: Diverse and multiple food selections, Clear Communication for shore excursions, plenty of activities on ship
Cons: Not alot of movies available on TV, No drinks by the pool/hot tub
Recommended: Yes
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Near perfect cruising experience
April
Pros: Best staff of our 21 cruises. Innovative dining in Indulge food hall.
Cons: Pool too small
Recommended: Yes
This was the most helpful and hospitable staff we’ve ever experienced on any of our cruises. We got to the ship early and we’re able to get on in a very quick manner. Of all the cruises we’ve ever been on our bags were delivered to our cabin faster than any of them. The specialty restaurants we used were excellent. The Japanese Hasuki Teppanyaki style restaurant was wonderful. I had the best scallops and shrimp I’ve ever had. My only criticism is that as the chefs are pretty much singing throughout the whole time it got kind of loud. I really like the indulge food hall. There are a number of cuisines one can order from here, including Indian and tapas and Asian noodles and barbecue. And there is more but you can sit at one table or one place in order anything from any of these venues on a tablet and it’s delivered quickly to your table. All in all, this was a fantastic cruise. I would definitely cruise the ship or any of it sister ships again.
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Great family trip
April
Pros: The staff, dinning options,overall layout of the ship, modern design of the cabins
Cons: Not to child friendly,
Recommended: Yes
Overall the layout of the ship is fantastic. There could have been a little more outdoor activities for younger kids. Aqua park is really mediocre compared to other ncl ships. Otherwise we had a great experience on the Viva.
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Viva Southern Caribbean
January
Pros: Beautiful ship…. Great staff
Cons: Dominican stop
Recommended: Yes
Loved the cruise especially the cleanliness and friendly staff.
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Would not cruise again.
January
Pros: Staff amazing
Cons: Only 1 small area for smoking
Recommended: No
You couldn’t have a cocktail and have a cigarette and sit down on a lounge chair. We were cramped in a little corner of the boat on the top floor, which had no elevator too. Being handicapped the stairs were a bit much.
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