Rare JIMESOPUS Posted May 5, 2023 #301 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Surprise !!! Looks like the sea trails have begun. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff Posted May 5, 2023 #302 Share Posted May 5, 2023 26 minutes ago, JIMESOPUS said: Surprise !!! Looks like the sea trails have begun. Yippie kai yay something something!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenCoudon Posted May 5, 2023 #303 Share Posted May 5, 2023 On 4/7/2023 at 9:05 AM, BenCoudon said: I am currently in Rome, cruising on the Oceania Riviera. At a bar, I met a guy that is working for Fincantierie and he boarded my ship to do some work to prepare the introduction of the next Oceania Ship this fall. He appeared to be quite aware of the schedule of the NCLH with Fincantierie He said that the sea trials for the Viva are currently scheduled for the 2nd week of May. But that is flexible. It may happen 1 weak earlier or 1 or 2 weeks later but thus far, everything seems on schedule. He also mentioned that several problems that have been identified during the sea trials of the Prima and since the introduction of the Prima have already been fixed on the Viva. So he expects the sea trials to be a bit shorter this time. But they have a big log of tests that have to be performed and all of them must be done. For the sea trials of the Viva, this is in line with what the Fincantierie guy told me on April 7. As it appears they are few days ahead of schedule, this is a good sign. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JIMESOPUS Posted May 6, 2023 #304 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Wonder who is at the Helm? Could it be Captain Roger again? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff Posted May 6, 2023 #305 Share Posted May 6, 2023 1 hour ago, JIMESOPUS said: Wonder who is at the Helm? Could it be Captain Roger again? 🎼what do you do with a drunken sailor....🎵 I'm sure it's just part of the maneuvering tests. They do look funky, though! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romalley99 Posted May 6, 2023 #306 Share Posted May 6, 2023 8 hours ago, JIMESOPUS said: Wonder who is at the Helm? Could it be Captain Roger again? I know this was intended to be a joke (lol) but for anyone curiously wondering who the actual Captain is, it's Captain Giorgio Voussolinos 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 7, 2023 #307 Share Posted May 7, 2023 32 minutes ago, romalley99 said: I know this was intended to be a joke (lol) but for anyone curiously wondering who the actual Captain is, it's Captain Giorgio Voussolinos 🙂 Making water and dumping poo overboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JIMESOPUS Posted May 7, 2023 #308 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Docked in Trieste, unable to zoom in .. lol, Viva is the on far left approaching the dock, and both Crystal ships don't have webcams working. The Gem on the right, maybe someone will take a picture and post it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenCoudon Posted May 7, 2023 #309 Share Posted May 7, 2023 2 hours ago, JIMESOPUS said: Docked in Trieste, unable to zoom in .. lol, Viva is the on far left approaching the dock, and both Crystal ships don't have webcams working. The Gem on the right, maybe someone will take a picture and post it You may remember that the Prima, after few days of sea trials, went to dry dock in Trieste for about 1 week (if I remember correctly). May be this is standard procedures for Fincantierie when they do sea trials 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JIMESOPUS Posted May 7, 2023 #310 Share Posted May 7, 2023 @BenCoudonYou are correct, an old satellite image of the shipyard with the AIS turned on. Viva dead center of the dry dock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff Posted May 14, 2023 #311 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Looks like the Viva is on the move again. "Marghera Sea Trials." 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kessdarln Posted May 28, 2023 #312 Share Posted May 28, 2023 On 5/6/2023 at 4:46 PM, romalley99 said: I know this was intended to be a joke (lol) but for anyone curiously wondering who the actual Captain is, it's Captain Giorgio Voussolinos 🙂 What about Captain Hudson 😉 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Lynne Posted May 29, 2023 #313 Share Posted May 29, 2023 This Captain Hudson? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVACruiser43 Posted May 30, 2023 #314 Share Posted May 30, 2023 On 5/28/2023 at 10:46 PM, Cruising Lynne said: This Captain Hudson? I like to say that the MDR Hudson's was named after this guy - Emma's cat 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff Posted May 30, 2023 #315 Share Posted May 30, 2023 3 hours ago, RVACruiser43 said: I like to say that the MDR Hudson's was named after this guy - Emma's cat 🙂 Well, Captain Hudson has been known to be in Hudson's.... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianks Posted May 30, 2023 #316 Share Posted May 30, 2023 if we reserve tables at the complimentary dining rooms, like hudsons, is it a big deal if we are running late or decide not to go ? we want to book something in each night but its hard to know how our children will cope after port stops and excursions literally every day. With the time change from Australia to Europe, I just don't know what to expect regarding dinner times!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenCoudon Posted May 31, 2023 #317 Share Posted May 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, bianks said: if we reserve tables at the complimentary dining rooms, like hudsons, is it a big deal if we are running late or decide not to go ? we want to book something in each night but its hard to know how our children will cope after port stops and excursions literally every day. With the time change from Australia to Europe, I just don't know what to expect regarding dinner times!!! I don't think you need to make reservations at neither Hudson nor the Commodore complimentary dining rooms. Both are rather huge and never saw them with a line-up. And I am not even sure if they accept reservations. You show up when ever you are ready and it will not be a problem. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaviationbeat Posted June 3, 2023 #318 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Source: https://www.instagram.com/thecruiseshipwallysofficial/ Some recent photos of Viva as she gets closer to delivery. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff Posted June 6, 2023 #319 Share Posted June 6, 2023 I did run across this on YT yesterday -- part of the upcoming Viva entertainment. They seem very excited about getting the gig on the ship. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itisme1760 Posted June 7, 2023 #320 Share Posted June 7, 2023 I have a NCL Viva booking for Oct 10th in a suite - currently 125 days out but when I go to the Dining tab, all the restaurants except Los Lobos and another are available to book. All the other ones say "reservations are not offered". I called the Suite line and they were able to book me into a reservation for 4 restaurants. This morning, I got a rejection letter for Cagney's due to a glitch showing availability. Does anyone know why the Viva boat doesn't allow me to make any dining reservations online? Is it because it is too new still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JIMESOPUS Posted June 7, 2023 #321 Share Posted June 7, 2023 @itisme1760Welcome to CC !! We had the same issues with the Prima last year, NCL blamed it on a glitch in their booking platform. The only way we could book was thru pre-cruise service which may be the same number you called. We had issues with cancellations too, called back rebooked then had additional issues. Finally gave up and waited till we boarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff79 Posted June 7, 2023 #322 Share Posted June 7, 2023 the Megablock for ship 3 is now in the Dock, so they can start there now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenCoudon Posted June 7, 2023 #323 Share Posted June 7, 2023 6 hours ago, JIMESOPUS said: @itisme1760Welcome to CC !! We had the same issues with the Prima last year, NCL blamed it on a glitch in their booking platform. The only way we could book was thru pre-cruise service which may be the same number you called. We had issues with cancellations too, called back rebooked then had additional issues. Finally gave up and waited till we boarded. Agreed. It appears that NCL has all kind of problems to incorporate new ships into their restaurants and other amenities reservation systems. Last year, while on the Prima, an officer explained to me that there is a component in the system that has to be completed by the staff onboard the ship. It has someting to do with the confirmation of the number of seats available in each venue. And it cannot be done until the NCL staff has boarded the new ship, which is about 2 to 3 weeks prior to the first sailing. So it is safe to say that the situation will repeat itself for every new ship.I had the same issue with reserving a venue for the meet & greet and the gift exchange game. I received confirmation about 10 days prior to sailing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PATRLR Posted June 15, 2023 #324 Share Posted June 15, 2023 I apologize if this has been posted elsewhere, I'd been trying to keep an eye open for it and hadn't seen anything before now. The Vibe on Viva is available for booking by either chat or calling NCL. It still doesn't show up under entertainment on either the ap or the website. We got ours: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted June 15, 2023 #325 Share Posted June 15, 2023 44 minutes ago, PATRLR said: I apologize if this has been posted elsewhere, I'd been trying to keep an eye open for it and hadn't seen anything before now. The Vibe on Viva is available for booking by either chat or calling NCL. It still doesn't show up under entertainment on either the ap or the website. We got ours: Thank you! I am going to call today. Glad you got yours as I remember you feel the same way as my family does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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