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 18 years versus Pride of America (2005). Norwegian Viva is the larger hull at 142,500 GT (~77% bigger). Pride of America sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,186 vs 3,099).
| Spec | Norwegian Viva | Pride of America |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2023 | 2005 |
| Tonnage | 142,500 GT | 80,439 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,099 | 2,186 |
| Guests (max) | 3,215 | 2,500 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.