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When trying to find The Local, I walked through it without realizing what it was (thanks to poor signage) and wound up all the way aft at Indulge Food Hall before turning around and doubling back. It's a mistake that I saw several others also make, and it caused congestion in the area. The ship also lacks a dedicated Guppies space for children from 6 months to 2 years old. Instead, parents are allowed to utilize the existing space (toys provided) for parent-supervised play with their youngsters when there are no planned activities for the 3-to-12 set. Note that many of Norwegian's cruise fares come with a set number of free Wi-Fi minutes based on cruise length.
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So, when it debuts — offering two shows on each of two nights during a typical voyage for four total performances — the show promises to be even better than the original. Note that the ship does not have laser tag or a basketball court, as do other NCL ships. You can spend or possibly win money at the Deck 6 casino or at bingo games hosted throughout the cruise. Check out The Stadium, a large alcove of games like table shuffleboard, Ping-Pong, Foosball and beer pong — but without the beer. You'll also find a pickleball court, as well as Subsoccer tables that allow you to play soccer against a single opponent while seated and looking down through a clear table. Also on Deck 18 is the entrance to Viva Speedway, the ship's go-kart track.
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Instead, they have been replaced by more neutral carpeting with triangles that point the way. It's a minor change, but it's still disappointing because it was a whimsical way in which NCL set itself apart from other cruise lines. Some areas aren't symmetrical, so don't be surprised if you overshoot your destination if you're walking on the wrong side of the ship.
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Club Balcony Suites are located on decks 9-13 and have four sub-categories. The standard Club Balcony Suite is at the back of the ship and accommodates two guests. Family Club Balcony Suites are able to accommodate up to four guests. The final oceanview category, just called “Oceanview,” doesn’t just have a window — it actually has a balcony.
If you're using a passport, it must have a least six months' validity from the day your voyage ends. The virtual reality Galaxy Pavilion on Deck 17 forward is an attraction carried over from NCL's Breakaway Plus Class ships. It's home to a selection of video games, VR experiences and two escape rooms. Games can be played a la carte, and the escape rooms, which cost $15 per person, put groups of up to six people into a locked room for 45 minutes or until they solve clues needed to allow for their escape.
Activities and entertainment I’m not sure that boredom is a possible affliction here. From the top down, there’s the 18th-floor Stadium with its three-level Go-Kart racetrack, mini-golf course, and veritable carnival of mini-games. There are three slides—one wet, two dry—and the aforementioned arcade.
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Kids are welcome onboard Norwegian Cruise Line, and they’ll find plenty to do on the ship, no matter their age. Norwegian operates a youth program called Splash Academy with themed activities and more. Norwegian operates an Entourage program for teenagers, though there’s no dedicated Entourage space onboard the Viva as there is on other Norwegian ships. Babies and toddlers can participate in the cruise line’s Guppies program for sensory and messy play with their parents. There are 41 accessible staterooms on board the Norwegian Viva, including inside and oceanview staterooms and a penthouse suite.
Although Palomar features vegetable-based sides and appetizers, vegetarians and vegans will not find suitable mains on the menu. I went with a crabcake, a beefsteak tomato with onions and balsamic vinaigrette, and a petite (5-ounce) filet mignon with a side of truffle fries. If you're someone who doesn't eat meat, fish or seafood, you might consider dining elsewhere. Fans of Norwegian Cruise Line will likely know all about the fish found on the carpet in cabin corridors on the line's ships.
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The shortened (due to cancellations/construction delays) Mediterranean 2023 season is based mainly on 9-10-day voyages leaving from homeports Lisbon, Civitavecchia-Rome, Trieste-Venice, Piraeus-Athens. The ship's other shops include Roberto Coin (jewelry), Effy Jewelry, Timeless Luxury & Fine Watches, Pandora Jewelry & Lifestyles, The Zone & Eye Style, Tech @ Sea, Perspectives Photo Studio & Gallery. Syd Norman's Pour House (debuted on Norwegian Breakaway in 2018) is a rock-and-roll-themed bar lounge with live band music (all-time-greatest songs). The boat has 20 decks, of which 16 are passenger-accessible and 9 with cabins. Aboard Norwegian Viva, fellow passengers tend to be past Norwegian Cruise Line guests or those drawn to it by the ship's port-intensive Caribbean and Mediterranean itineraries. While passengers are predominantly American in the Caribbean, Mediterranean sailings offer a compelling mix of European, Asian and North American passengers from all walks of life.
In addition to for-fee treatments (massages, manicures, pedicures), the ship offers a gorgeous and expanded thermal suite that has salt and steam rooms, a sauna, a massive split thalassotherapy pool, an ice room, heated tile loungers and more. Surfside Cafe and Grill is the ship's standard buffet venue, serving a variety of food from self-serve stations on Deck 17 midship. Because Norwegian Viva also has The Local and Indulge, the space dedicated to the traditional buffet is smaller than on other cruise ships. I didn't eat a single meal there because when I ventured inside it was so crowded that people could barely move. However, some of the areas — particularly those allocated for outdoor dining — seemed underutilized.
In terms of pools and outdoor areas, there's The Wave, the cruise line's first tidal wave waterslide. Plus, there's also Infinity Beach, where guests can enjoy stunning ocean views while enjoying lounging in an infinity pool. Like the Norwegian Prima, the Norwegian Viva has an expansive, well-equipped gym with excellent views. There are personal trainers on board and fitness classes, but they cost extra and you can’t sign up through the app. Instead, you’ll need to visit the gym for a schedule of classes and to sign up. There’s a thermal spa suite with warm and cold pools and a few saunas and steam rooms.
Deck 17 is also home to the extra-fee adults-only Vibe Beach Club sundeck, which has its own full-service bar as well. Finally, at the front of the ship is the Observation Lounge with an accompanying bar. Nama Sushi & Sashimi is a contemporary sushi bar located on deck 7.
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