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

[laudergayle]

Enjoy your cruise.  Looking forward to your review!

[sansroof]

I’m so confused - I’ve read several live reports from Viva - how is this an inaugural voyage? Did I accidentally get into a Delorean? 🤣

[davencl]

3 minutes ago, sansroof said:

I’m so confused - I’ve read several live reports from Viva - how is this an inaugural voyage? Did I accidentally get into a Delorean? 🤣

There's the maiden voyage and then there's the inaugural voyage.  Not always the same...

[Sugar Magnolia]

1 hour ago, kwokpot said:

Following your trip report, we board on Weds. Could you verify what toiletries are provided in standard cabins? Specifically if body lotion is provided? Thank you! 

 

I was on the Viva TA and there was no body lotion provided in the cabin, only liquid soap at the sink, shampoo and shower gel in the shower.

 

[BirdTravels]

On a cruise and need some mommy and daddy time, make sure to enroll the kiddos in the Splash Academy on embarkation day and have them attend on the first night to make friends. 
 

The Academy space on the Viva is small and it is made smaller since they have not created a separate teen club,,, yet. 
 

Edited December 2, 2023 by BirdTravels

[schmoopie17]

7 minutes ago, davencl said:

There's the maiden voyage and then there's the inaugural voyage.  Not always the same...

I've dated a maiden but don't recall dating an inaugural.

[BirdTravels]

13 minutes ago, sansroof said:

I’m so confused - I’ve read several live reports from Viva - how is this an inaugural voyage? Did I accidentally get into a Delorean? 🤣

The ship was just christened this week. And this is the first passenger voyage after she was officially named. 

[sansroof]

18 minutes ago, davencl said:

There's the maiden voyage and then there's the inaugural voyage.  Not always the same...

Aha got it! Thank you! 

[BirdTravels]

Who is I charge around here?

[BirdTravels]

[BirdTravels]

Need some pampering? Enjoy a treatment at the Mandara Spa!

 

 

 

[BirdTravels]

We all go on cruises to stay fit at the Pulse fitness center. 
 

 

 

[BirdTravels]

Or you can relax in the most elegant Thermal Suite in the fleet. 
 

 

 

Edited December 3, 2023 by BirdTravels

[BirdTravels]

Cagney’s is the go to place for a great steak. 
 

 

[BirdTravels]

Elegant French food can be found in Ke Bistro

 

 

[BirdTravels]

Time for a morning coffee? Starbucks in the Penrose Atrium is open early. There is always a long line. 
 

[dock]

@BirdTravels,  enjoying following along. Have you been on the Prima and if so did you do a live? 
Booked Prima for Iceland so looking for reviews. Thanks. 

[BirdTravels]

Fine Italian dining at Onda. 
 

 

[PATRLR]

14 hours ago, sansroof said:

I’m so confused - I’ve read several live reports from Viva - how is this an inaugural voyage? Did I accidentally get into a Delorean? 🤣

The word inaugural seems to be used rather liberally.  I'll be on Viva Dec 15 and I see people referring to that cruise as the "inaugural San Juan" cruise.  

[BirdTravels]

5 minutes ago, dock said:

@BirdTravels,  enjoying following along. Have you been on the Prima and if so did you do a live? 
Booked Prima for Iceland so looking for reviews. Thanks. 

The Bird has sailed on the Prima twice and did a live post both times. Here the cruise this same week last December. 

 

[BirdTravels]

Palomar is NCL’s newest speciality restaurant serving Mediterranean seafoods. 
 

[BirdTravels]

Hmmm… maybe someone needs to help the Captain find our next port of call, Nassau. 
 

[BirdTravels]

It’s a sea day and pool deck is a hive of activity (and chair hogs). 
 

[seemoreroyals]

Is the pool any bigger than the Prima pool?

[BirdTravels]