Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard delivers Norwegian Viva (updated)

The 143,535gt vessel stretches almost 300 meters/984 feet and has about 3,125 lower berths.

'Ships as stellar as those of the Prima class are only possible in collaboration with an incredible shipyard like Fincantieri,' NCL President David Herrera said.

From left, NCLH's Dan Farkas, EVP/general counsel/assistant secretary; Patrik Dahlgren, EVP vessel operations; Robin Lindsay, EVP newbuild & refurbishment; and Jeffrey Anderson, VP/assistant general counsel, claims; Independent Maritime Advisors MD Marco Pastorino; and NCL's SVP Hotel Operations Mark Kansley

Norwegian Viva begins cruising the Mediterranean and Greek Isles Aug. 10. Naming festivities are set for Nov. 28 at PortMiami with Grammy-nominated and five-time Latin Grammy winner Luis Fonsi serving as godfather. The ship will then begin service from San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

While Viva closely resembles 2022's Norwegian Prima, unique to the new ship is the at-sea debut of Tony Award-nominated production 'Beetlejuice,' based on Tim Burton’s 1988 film. Additional evening entertainment programming includes Press Your Luck Live, an immersive game show experience pulled straight from the television screen, offering audience members a chance to participate iand win prizes.

Deliveries through 2028

Prima-class deliveries are scheduled through 2028.

'Norwegian Viva is a testament to our wonderful partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line,' Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero said. 'We are proud to play a role in the innovative Prima class and look forward to continuing our partnership for years to come with the next four highly anticipated Prima-class ships.'

A toast for the new ship. Viva Norwegian Viva!

Next up: Prima Plus

From here on, the ships are going to increase in size, with 2025 and 2026's Prima Plus vessels to measure an estimated 156,000gt with 3,550 lower berths. The 2027 and 2028 newbuilds are estimated at 169,000gt, with no lower berth count announced yet.

For Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Fincantieri is also completing Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Grandeur at Ancona for delivery this year, and a second Allura-class ship, Allura, for Oceania Cruises in 2025.

Update adds executive comments, more ship details and images from the hand-over ceremony