Celebrity Cruises vs Norwegian Cruise Line — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Norwegian Viva (2023) is the newer ship by 1 year versus Celebrity Beyond (2022). Norwegian Viva is the larger hull at 142,500 GT (~1% bigger). Norwegian Viva sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,099 vs 3,260).
| Spec | Celebrity Beyond | Norwegian Viva |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2023 |
| Tonnage | 140,600 GT | 142,500 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,260 | 3,099 |
| Guests (max) | 3,873 | 3,215 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.