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

[BirdTravels]

The photo shop is all electronic now. No prints unless you order them. Walk up to a kiosk, review your photos, and order them online. Photos or USB stick are delivered to your stateroom within 24 hours. 

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Shopping at sea!

Edited December 9, 2023 by BirdTravels

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The Pool Deck is the place to watch US NFL football, while sipping a drink in the pool. 

 

[kwokpot]

20 minutes ago, UKstages said:

 

are they using the improv for comedy on the viva?

 

on the prima, all comedy shows were moved to the theatre. the improv was for triva, karoke, solo traveler meet ups and such.

 

[BirdTravels]

The Metropolitan Bar is a great place for a drink. It is also the ship's sustainable bar. 

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The Belvedere Bar is normally busy with pre-dinner drinks for patrons of The Commodore Main Dining Room and Cagney's  

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What's behind the glass door?

[BirdTravels]

The Norwegian Viva's Haven is truly a ship within the ship. With all Haven rooms in the Haven complex, Haven guests are separated with key-card access and a private elevator from the rest of the ship. On this cruise, 286 of the 3300 passengers were treated to NCL's finest luxury accommodations. Both the Haven public areas and the suites were designed by one of Italy's top designers, Piero Lissoni. 

 

[BirdTravels]

An open concept Concierge desk provides a relaxed environment to get assistance with restaurant, shore excursion, show and other special request. It is a lot nicer than the fast food counters on other ships. 

 

Edited December 9, 2023 by BirdTravels

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The expansive Haven Lounge provides a place to meet, chat, and have a drink. The wood accented ceilings and walls carry through the public areas and staterooms. 

 

 

 

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The Haven Spa features a sauna and snow room that overlook the infinity pool 

 

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The Adults Only sundeck features twin hot tubs surrounded by comfy lounges, and day beds. The sundeck is separated by a 1/2" glass door that leads into the Vibe Beach Club. 

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The Haven Pool Deck features an infinity pool, comfy loungers, day beds, and cabanas. 

 

 

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The Haven features a very large indoor bar area and an outdoor bar on the pool deck. 

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The Haven Restaurant is very large and comfortably compared to other big ships. It also has a lovely, covered (less susceptible to weather which makes the outdoor dining room on BA/BA+ ships unusable a lot of time), outdoor eating space for al fresco dining. 

Edited December 10, 2023 by BirdTravels

[PistolPete13]

1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

Feeling unwell? The Medical Center has doctors and nurses available 24/7 for clinic and room-calls in case of emergency. The Medical Center does not accept insurance. All services must be paid for before you disembark. 

 

Yikes!  I've never seen such a detailed menu breakdown like this.

Of course the first item I read is rectal exam, ugh.

I'll never complain about the menu prices at Cagney's again!

[depplep]

I really love NCL's use of outdoor spaces. Beautiful ship.

[BirdTravels]

The Haven breakfast buffet (before your hot entrees)

 

 

[BirdTravels]

Channel your inner artist and attend a Canvas by U painting class (Brid recommended). The cruise staff will take you step-by-step to create a Park West Art Auction-worthy painting in one hour. 

 

 

 

[olemissreb]

21 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Channel your inner artist and attend a Canvas by U painting class (Brid recommended). The cruise staff will take you step-by-step to create a Park West Art Auction-worthy painting in one hour. 

 

 

 

Ooooo this sounds like fun. I know my sister and I would enjoy it, but our SOs not so much (so they can hit the Whiskey bar). Hope they have it on our March '25 cruise out of San Juan.

[BirdTravels]

2 hours ago, olemissreb said:

Ooooo this sounds like fun. I know my sister and I would enjoy it, but our SOs not so much (so they can hit the Whiskey bar). Hope they have it on our March '25 cruise out of San Juan.

Sign up in the "Box Office" (Viva Theater, Deck 6, Port Entrance) on embarkation day. Classes are limited attendance and sell out fast. 

[kwokpot]

2 hours ago, olemissreb said:

Ooooo this sounds like fun. I know my sister and I would enjoy it, but our SOs not so much (so they can hit the Whiskey bar). Hope they have it on our March '25 cruise out of San Juan.

On the current cruise it was a popular event with lots of families participating. 

[olemissreb]

12 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Sign up in the "Box Office" (Viva Theater, Deck 6, Port Entrance) on embarkation day. Classes are limited attendance and sell out fast. 

Is there a cost for this? 

[BirdTravels]

3 hours ago, olemissreb said:

Is there a cost for this? 

Canvas by U has a $35 charge to cover the supplies and the licensing. Our September cruise had 4 sessions, all sold out quickly. 

[olemissreb]

30 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Canvas by U has a $35 charge to cover the supplies and the licensing. Our September cruise had 4 sessions, all sold out quickly. 

$35 is cheap and if it's like the ones I've done on land, it should be a blast. The guys will just have to go hang in the whiskey bar while my sister and I paint...pretty sure they won't complain too much.