*LIVE* from the Inaugural Voyage of the Norwegian Viva December 2, 2023

[CAKEisgood]

On 12/2/2023 at 4:40 PM, BirdTravels said:

The freebie sparkling wine is better than normal. 

We had the same sparkling wine on the Escape just last week. We brought the bottle home and look forward to tasting it soon. 

 

Thank you for this live review.  

[CAKEisgood]

5 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Good Morning, Nassau!

gorgeous pics. Thank you!

[BirdTravels]

The sushi chef can be seen at the stern of the ship each morning catching some fresh fish for the day. Nama is the place to go to sample his catch. 

[G-DawgMN]

 I am always impressed how The Bird is able to have no passengers in their photos...

 

 Love the reviews as always.

 

 

[BirdTravels]

Do you want dinner and a show? Hasuki Teppanyaki is the place to dine. The restaurant is much smaller than those on BA/BA+ class ships, so if you want to enjoy Teppanyaki at sea, make your reservations quickly. 

 

 

[BirdTravels]

Los Lobos has delivered some of the best food on NCL ships since it was first introduced on the Dawn. 

[cruiseny4life]

On 12/2/2023 at 5:30 PM, BirdTravels said:

Well, at least some of them smile, like they're happy you're there to fund their paycheck. 

[JGmf]

Re: Indulge -

Looks like those scoundrels eliminated my favorite, the Tuna Tostada (screen shot below from prior Prima cruise).

 

Hope it's not a permanent deletion...

 

[THANKS Bird for another terrific Live report!]

 

[cruiseny4life]

42 minutes ago, JGmf said:

Re: Indulge -

Looks like those scoundrels eliminated my favorite, the Tuna Tostada (screen shot below from prior Prima cruise).

 

Hope it's not a permanent deletion...

 

[THANKS Bird for another terrific Live report!]

 

No Tuna (or crab) Tostada on Pr1ma last week. There was a tuna pizza at Food Republic. Wonder if it might do the trick, though not included in the fare.

[JGmf]

33 minutes ago, cruiseny4life said:

No Tuna (or crab) Tostada on Pr1ma last week. There was a tuna pizza at Food Republic. Wonder if it might do the trick, though not included in the fare.

 

No bueno on that.  Cost cutting, I get it.  Doesn't mean I like it.  Assume others returning to the Indulge from prior cruises will be disappointed too.

 

Love Food Republic.  It's where we go for our specialty meals.

[BirdTravels]

[BirdTravels]

Breakfast

[BirdTravels]

Lunch/Dinner

[BirdTravels]

Late Night Munchie

[BirdTravels]

It’s the holiday season on the Viva

 

[destar]

Hot fudge sundae at The Local is a must!!

[BirdTravels]

3 hours ago, KSSS2013 said:

 I am always impressed how The Bird is able to have no passengers in their photos... Love the reviews as always.

It is a ghost ship. Just The Bird and a bartender. 

[BirdTravels]

Time for a round of golf at sea!

 

 

For the low low price of $10 per person. 

Edited December 4, 2023 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

Or a game of darts in a private lounge for your group. 

 

$5 per round with up to 6 players. 

[Liljo22]

3 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Or a game of darts in a private lounge for your group. 

 

$5 per round with up to 6 players. 

They do it by the round now and not the 50 minutes for $40?  

[laudergayle]

2 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Is this just the bar side?  Is the dining area and bar area still separate like on Prima.

[BirdTravels]

1 hour ago, laudergayle said:

Is this just the bar side?  Is the dining area and bar area still separate like on Prima.

First picture under the logo is part of the dining room. Identical to Prima. Tiny. 

[BirdTravels]

The Whiskey Bar on the Atrium.
 

 

 

Edited December 5, 2023 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

3 hours ago, Liljo22 said:

They do it by the round now and not the 50 minutes for $40?  

 

[BirdTravels]

The second production show in the Viva Theater is ICONS. Music from the icons of the industry including Celine Dion, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Whitney Huston, Neil Dimond, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Barbara Streisand, Ricky Martin, and more. 
 

They use an extended stage with floor seating, reducing the capacity of the theater. Come early (doors open about 45 minutes before show time). 
 

Live band. Live singers. Both, just ok. It is still good entertainment.