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 1 year versus Norwegian Prima (2022). Norwegian Prima is the larger hull at 143,525 GT (~1% bigger).
| Spec | Norwegian Prima | Norwegian Viva |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2023 |
| Tonnage | 143,525 GT | 142,500 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,099 | 3,099 |
| Guests (max) | 3,215 | 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.