Norwegian Viva

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Norwegian Viva docked in St. Kitts on January 6th, 2024.
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NameNorwegian Viva
Owner Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Operator Norwegian Cruise Line
Port of registry Nassau, Bahamas[ citation needed ]
Ordered16 February 2017
Builder
Yard number6299
Laid down9 December 2019 [1]
Christened28 November 2023 (planned)
Acquired3 August 2023 [1]
Maiden voyage10 August 2023
Identification
StatusIn Service
General characteristics
Class and type Project Leonardo -class cruise ship
Tonnage143,535  GT [1]
Length299 m (981 ft 0 in) [1]
Beam40.5 m (132 ft 10 in) (moulded) [1]
Draught8.7 m (28 ft 7 in) [1]
Depth11.7 m (38 ft 5 in) [1]
PropulsionDiesel-electric; Two units ABB Azipod XO
Capacity3,215 lower beds[ citation needed ]

Norwegian Viva is a Project Leonardo-class cruise ship of Norwegian Cruise Line. She is the second out of six Project Leonardo-class ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. [2] Norwegian took delivery of the ship on 3 August 2023 and held her maiden voyage 1 week later. [3]

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History

Norwegian Cruise Line ordered four ships under Project Leonardo in February 2017, which included Norwegian Viva. [4] The ship was christened in Miami in November 2023. [5]

On Friday, December 15, 2023, the Autoridad de los Puertos de Puerto Rico welcomed the Norwegian Viva to her home port in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Itineraries departing from San Juan will make stops throughout the Caribbean on various 7-day cruises between December 2023 and March 2024. Departures will begin from the Pan American Pier in Old San Juan. Prior to arriving in Puerto Rico, the ship was baptized by the Godfather of the ship, Luis Fonsi. [6]

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References

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  6. https://www.elnuevodia.com/negocios/turismo/notas/ancla-en-puerto-rico-el-recien-estrenado-crucero-norwegian-viva-y-habra-un-plan-de-transito-especial/