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Norwegian Viva
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Creator's Key Takeaways

one of the things that really stands out to me is their wide breath of itineraries

NCL's dedication to solo Cruisers is notable among the major lines

the design of Viva was a lot more modern there was a lot more um new design elements

I really appreciate their big uh big scale Broadway production shows I think they do a great job with those

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book closer to sailing for potentially lower prices, but consider flight costs
✓Research ship deck plans ahead of time for Prima-class ships due to many activities
✓Try the Indian food in the complimentary dining venues

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

overwhelmed by many activities on Prima-class ships — Research deck plans and prioritize activities for shorter sailings

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat makes NCL solo cabins stand out?
QWhat are the best NCL ships for entertainment?
QHow does NCL Viva compare to older NCL ships?
QWhat are tips for booking NCL Viva?
QIs NCL a good option for Alaska?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3 Happy BaconKids Family2 Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Happy BaconBooking Process2 Happy BaconCabin Interior2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife2½ Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

London1 Happy Bacon
Lisbon1 Happy Bacon
Spain1 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Join Hayley and Matt for a live stream, taking your questions and talking Norwegian Cruise Line. Hayley just sailed on NCL Viva and can answer all of your cruise questions!