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Norwegian Prima vs Norwegian Viva

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026

Norwegian Viva wins 1 of 8 categories. Norwegian Prima is $960 cheaper per person.

Score: 01

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Category
Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Viva
Size
142,500 GT
142,500 GT
Passengers
3,215
3,215
Year Built
2022
2023
Crew Ratio
1:2.3
1:2.3
Space Ratio
44.3
44.3
Decks
Length
294m
294m
From Price
$559/pp
$1,519/pp

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  • Save $960/person on sailings
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Norwegian Prima

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Sailing Prices

 Norwegian PrimaNorwegian Viva
Cheapest$559 pp$1,519 pp
DepartingSep 27Sep 26
Duration7 nights9 nights
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Norwegian Viva sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome), ItalySpots going fast

10 Night Greek Isles & Italy

Norwegian Norwegian Viva

Sep 16, 2026 · 10 nights

Mediterranean

$1,609/person$161/night
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Norwegian Viva sailing from Istanbul, TurkeyLeaves in 15 days

9 Night Europe - Greek Isles & Eastern Med

Norwegian Norwegian Viva

Sep 26, 2026 · 9 nights

Mediterranean

$1,519/person$169/night
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Norwegian Viva sailing from Ravenna, ItalyLeaves in 24 days

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Oct 5, 2026 · 9 nights

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$1,789/person$199/night
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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.

Are the prices shown accurate?

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Can I compare more than two ships?

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