September 6, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$959
Price / day
$137
Norwegian Prima|Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Prima vs Norwegian Viva
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Norwegian Viva
Built in 2023
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Norwegian Prima
$116 / day
$104 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Norwegian Prima vs Norwegian Viva: Quick Comparison
Norwegian Viva is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2023, it is 1 year newer than Norwegian Prima, which entered service in 2022. Norwegian Prima has upcoming sailings in Caribbean, while Norwegian Viva has sailings in Greek Isles. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Norwegian Prima has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Norwegian Prima | Norwegian Viva |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2022 | 2023Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 143,535 GT | 143,535 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,215 | 3,215 |
| Space per Passenger | 44.6 GT | 44.6 GT |
| Length | 299 m | 293.4 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Norwegian Prima vs Norwegian Viva
Age
Norwegian Viva was built in 2023, making it 1 year newer than Norwegian Prima, which was built in 2022.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Norwegian Prima (Caribbean) and Norwegian Viva (Greek Isles) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Norwegian Prima has the lower average starting price per day at $116 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic
- Departure Port
- Port Canaveral
- Region
- Caribbean
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Port Canaveral
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026Puerto Plata
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026St Thomas
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Tortola
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Great Stirrup Cay
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Port Canaveral
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Norwegian Viva
Greek Isles: Mykonos, Kusadasi & Athens
- Departure Port
- Istanbul
- Region
- Greek Isles
- Nights
- 9
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 7, 2026Istanbul
- Day 2 · Sep 8, 2026Kusadasi
- Day 3 · Sep 9, 2026Santorini
- Day 4 · Sep 10, 2026Mykonos
- Day 5 · Sep 11, 2026Piraeus
- Day 6 · Sep 12, 2026Olympia
- Day 7 · Sep 13, 2026Valletta
- Day 8 · Sep 14, 2026Catania
- Day 9 · Sep 15, 2026Salerno
- Day 10 · Sep 16, 2026Civitavecchia
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Norwegian Prima
September 13, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$659
Price / day
$94
Norwegian Viva
September 7, 2026
9-Night Greek Isles Cruise
Departing from Istanbul
From
$1,369
Price / day
$152
September 16, 2026
10-Night Greek Isles Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$2,879
Price / day
$288
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Norwegian Prima
Average
$116 / day
VS
Norwegian Viva
Average
$220 / day
Norwegian Prima has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$116/day vs $220/day
About $104 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Norwegian Prima if…
- You want to sail in Caribbean.
- Departing from Port Canaveral works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Norwegian Viva.
Choose Norwegian Viva if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You want to sail in Greek Isles.
- Departing from Istanbul and Civitavecchia works for your plans.
Norwegian Prima vs Norwegian Viva: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Norwegian Viva
Built in 2023
1 year newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Norwegian Prima
$116 / day
About $104 less per day
- Norwegian Viva is 1 year newer.
- Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
- Both ships carry the same number of passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Norwegian Prima or Norwegian Viva?
Norwegian Viva is newer. It was built in 2023, while Norwegian Prima was built in 2022, making Norwegian Viva 1 year newer.
Which ship is cheaper, Norwegian Prima or Norwegian Viva?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Norwegian Prima has the lower average starting price per day at $116 per day versus $220 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Norwegian Prima sail?
The upcoming Norwegian Prima sailings currently listed cover Caribbean, departing from Port Canaveral.
Where does Norwegian Viva sail?
The upcoming Norwegian Viva sailings currently listed cover Greek Isles, departing from Istanbul and Civitavecchia.
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