Why NCL Just Canceled 9 Months of Norwegian Viva Sailings; Moving Ship to Miami

Norwegian Cruise Line canceled nearly nine months of sailings aboard Norwegian Viva to redeploy the ship from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida. The company cited changing port availability as the reason for repositioning the vessel, which eliminates departures from November 2027 through July 2028. The shift transitions Norwegian Viva from operating seven-night Southern Caribbean roundtrips to shorter Bahamas itineraries featuring calls at Great Stirrup Cay, the line's private island currently undergoing renovations. The move allows NCL to capitalize on upgrades at Great Stirrup Cay, including a new heated pool and splash pad already completed. Affected passengers receive cancellation notifications and rebooking options from the cruise line. Originally reported by Cruise Fever, J. Souza (June 6, 2026).