Two Norwegian Cruise Line ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Norwegian Viva (2023) is the newer ship by 6 years versus Norwegian Joy (2017). Norwegian Joy is the larger hull at 167,725 GT (~18% bigger). Norwegian Viva sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,099 vs 3,804).
| Spec | Norwegian Joy | Norwegian Viva |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2017 | 2023 |
| Tonnage | 167,725 GT | 142,500 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,804 | 3,099 |
| Guests (max) | 3,883 | 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.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.