Float out of Norwegian Viva

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrates Float Out Of Norwegian Viva

By John Shallo

August 03, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that Norwegian Viva, the second of six vessels in its groundbreaking Prima Class, floated out from her dry dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Venice), Italy, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the new vessel touches water.

Norwegian Viva, the second of six vessels in its groundbreaking Prima Class

Float out of Norwegian Viva

To celebrate the occasion, a commemorative coin was welded into Norwegian Viva in a traditional maritime ceremony, presided over by Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line and Antonio Quintano, shipyard director of Fincantieri.

The float out of Norwegian Viva has been much anticipated and it’s an incredibly proud day for us all. As our nineteenth ship and the second in our innovative Prima Class, Norwegian Viva continues to represent our ongoing commitment to giving guests the best holiday experience imaginable. With Norwegian Viva’s name meaning ‘to be alive’, and her motto being ‘Live it Up’, we simply cannot wait to put this into practice and welcome guests on board soon for the vacation of a lifetime.Harry Sommer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Viva’s External Works Completed

The float out signifies the completion of external works and painting of Norwegian Viva, including the striking hull artwork designed by Italian graffiti artist Manuel Di Rita, commonly known as “Peeta.” Construction now continues on Norwegian Viva’s interior fittings and guest accommodations before she is officially delivered to the cruise line and commences sailing in 2023.

Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line

Antonio Quintano, Shipyard Director of Fincantieri, during float out ceremony

Harry Sommer welding a coin into Norwegian Viva

Norwegian Viva floats out

Rendering of The Vibe Beach Club aboard Norwegian Viva

“The float out of Norwegian Viva has been much anticipated and it’s an incredibly proud day for us all,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of NCL. “As our nineteenth ship and the second in our innovative Prima Class, Norwegian Viva continues to represent our ongoing commitment to giving guests the best holiday experience imaginable. With Norwegian Viva’s name meaning ‘to be alive’, and her motto being ‘Live it Up’, we simply cannot wait to put this into practice and welcome guests on board soon for the vacation of a lifetime.”

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