Norwegian Joy vs Norwegian Viva

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €197 on Norwegian Joy and €348 on Norwegian Viva. Norwegian Joy is the bigger ship, carrying 3,776 guests to 3,195. Norwegian Joy has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.1 to 1. Norwegian Viva is newer, built in 2023 against 2017, though Norwegian Joy was refurbished in 2024. Norwegian Joy runs 3–17 night cruises from Miami and Seattle, plus 2 other ports, while Norwegian Viva runs 3–14 night cruises from Miami and Galveston, plus 5 other ports.
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3,7763,195
1,8211,506
2.1 : 12.1 : 1
2020
334 m294 m
42 m41 m
23 knots22 knots
Cruise lineNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line
Ship classBreakaway Plus ClassPrima Class
20172023
20242025
RegistryBahamasBahamas
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
€197€348
€25€34
€249€528
94111
3–17 nights3–14 nights
1417
77
710
All venues
  • American Diner · American
  • Manhattan Room · Continental
  • Savor · Continental
  • Taste · Continental
  • Hudson's (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Indulge Food Hall · Assorted Buffet, Food Stations
  • Surfside Café · Assorted Buffet
  • Tapas Truck · Tapas
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