Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Viva
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Prima
142,500 GT
Norwegian Viva
142,500 GT
Length
Norwegian Prima
294 m
Norwegian Viva
294 m
Beam
Norwegian Prima
41 m
Norwegian Viva
41 m
Passengers
Norwegian Prima
3,215
Norwegian Viva
3,215
Crew
Norwegian Prima
1,388
Norwegian Viva
1,388
Decks
Norwegian Prima
—
Norwegian Viva
—
Year Built
Norwegian Prima
2,022
Norwegian Viva
2,023
Space Ratio
Norwegian Prima
44.3 GT/pax
Norwegian Viva
44.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Prima
2.32 :1
Norwegian Viva
2.32 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Prima | Norwegian Viva |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Prima Class | Prima Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 142,500 GT | 142,500 GT |
| Length | 294 m | 294 m |
| Beam | 41 m | 41 m |
| Draft | 8.3 m | 8.4 mWinner |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,215 | 3,215 |
| Crew | 1,388 | 1,388 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.3 GT/pax | 44.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.32:1 | 2.32:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9823986 | 9823998 |
Norwegian Prima
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
3,215 passengers means tons of activities
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Large 3,215-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Norwegian Viva
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
3,215 passengers means tons of activities
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Large 3,215-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
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