Norwegian Viva will begin sailing the Mediterranean in June 2023, homeporting in Lisbon, Venice (Trieste), Rome (Civitavecchia) and Piraeus. Viva will then sail the southern Caribbean in winter 2023-24 from Puerto Rico.

The ship will mirror Norwegian Prima and will also be built by Fincantieri in Marghera, Italy. It will be 142,500 gross tons and accommodate 3,219 guests at double occupancy.

Viva will boast the brand’s largest inside, ocean view and balcony category staterooms. NCL also claims “the highest staffing levels and space ratio of any new cruise ship in the contemporary and premium cruise categories and largest variety of suite categories available at sea”.

There will also be a “redefined” The Haven by Norwegian, NCL’s premium keycard-only access concept. The Haven’s public areas and 107 suites are designed by Italy’s Piero Lissoni and feature a sundeck, infinity pool overlooking the ship’s wake and an outdoor spa with glass-walled sauna and cold room.

Other Prima Class concepts including The Rush and The Drop freefall slides and what is claimed to be the largest three-level racetrack at sea, Viva Speedway.

Norwegian Viva will also feature the Indulge Food Hall, with 11 eateries, an outdoor sculpture garden, infinity style pools and glass bridges above water.

Harry Sommer, NCL president and chief executive, said: “Norwegian Viva sets the standard in the premium segment, illustrating our commitment to pushing boundaries in four main areas: wide open space, service that puts guests first, thoughtful design and experiences beyond expectation.

“We have taken everything our guests love to the next level with this brand-new class of ships designed with them in mind.”

Norwegian Viva will boast hull art designed by Italian graffiti and sculpture artist Manuel Di Rita, commonly known as “Peeta,” who also illustrated Norwegian Prima.