We Didn't Love Norwegian Aqua. So Why Are We Trying Viva?
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#NCLPartner Norwegian Viva review after 17 days at sea! We didn't love Norwegian Aqua, so why did we book another Prima-class ship? Were we judging these ships by the wrong rulebook? 🔴 Subscribe to Elevate Cruise Co for honest cruise reviews and ship comparisons! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@ElevateCruiseCo?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐️ Get cruise news, travel tips, and updates in our newsletter ➡️ https://www.elevatemotorco.com/newsletter 🚢 Thinking about booking an NCL cruise? Their Black Friday sale is underway, with Cyber Monday just around the corner! Check out the latest offers: https://www.ncl.com/ ☝️This is not a referral or affiliate link, and we earn no commission from bookings, we just want you to get the best price while NCL is running their year end sales. =========================== 🎬 WATCH NEXT =========================== Norwegian Aqua Review: https://youtu.be/AOWl9T5Er-M Norwegian Escape Review (8 Years Later): https://youtu.be/5ZIf5WzZTVA Norwegian Joy Review: https://youtu.be/1Mk401y32Cc NCL Free at Sea Explained: https://youtu.be/zwQXTDQdcIg =========================== CONNECT WITH US =========================== Travel Website: https://www.elevatemotorco.com/travel Contact: https://www.elevatemotorco.com/contact After our mixed experience on Norwegian Aqua and 16 incredible days aboard Norwegian Escape, we paid more than double to spend 17 days on Norwegian Viva. In this Norwegian Viva review, we cover dining at all eight specialty restaurants, complimentary food, entertainment, crew and service, passenger flow, Ocean Boulevard, Speedway, waterslides, staterooms, Vibe Beach Club, and the Mandara Spa Thermal Suite. We also compare Norwegian Viva vs. Aqua and Escape to explore whether Norwegian's Prima-class ships offer a better experience or simply a different kind of cruising. 💬 Have you sailed Norwegian Prima, Viva, Aqua, or Luna? Share your experience in the comments! ⏰ TIMECODES ⏰ 0:00 - Norwegian Viva: Our 17-Day Test 0:23 - Why We Booked Viva After Aqua 2:47 - Norwegian Viva First Impressions 4:27 - Does Viva's Beautiful Design Work? 7:34 - Ocean Boulevard and Passenger Flow 9:36 - Norwegian Viva Entertainment Venues 11:47 - Halfway Through: Opinions Changing? 14:20 - Life Aboard Norwegian Viva 15:01 - Norwegian Viva Food and Restaurants 18:46 - Crew and Service: Viva vs. Escape 20:36 - Norwegian Viva Shows and Entertainment 21:31 - Speedway, Waterslides and Activities 24:29 - Are We Using the Wrong Rulebook? 25:24 - Vibe Beach Club vs. Mandara Spa 27:56 - Norwegian Viva Staterooms and Space 28:23 - Norwegian Viva Final Verdict #CruiseNorwegian #NorwegianViva #NorwegianCruiseLine #CruiseReview =========================== PARTNERSHIP DISCLOSURE =========================== This video was created in partnership with @NorwegianCruiseLine. We paid for our cruise and cabin upgrade. NCL provided complimentary onboard benefits, including beverage and Wi-Fi upgrades, specialty dining credits, Vibe Beach Club access, and spa thermal suite passes. We received no cash payment. All opinions reflect our firsthand experiences. Filmed aboard Norwegian Viva during our October 14–31, 2026 sailing. We did not experience The Haven. Amenities, entertainment, availability, and pricing may vary by sailing.