NORWEGIAN Cruise Line’s Norwegian Viva has debuted in Texas for her inaugural winter season of Caribbean voyages. Viva (pictured) will sail in the region in the winter 2026 and 2027 seasons from the port of Galveston, with her first cruise from the Lone Star State kicking off on Sun. The...
NORWEGIAN Cruise Line’s Norwegian Viva has debuted in Texas for her inaugural winter season of Caribbean voyages.
Viva (pictured) will sail in the region in the winter 2026 and 2027 seasons from the port of Galveston, with her first cruise from the Lone Star State kicking off on Sun.
The ship’s inaugural Galveston season will sail through to Apr, offering a series of seven-day round-trip Caribbean sailings, as well as extended 14-day Caribbean round-trip voyages.
Viva’s debut call in Galveston sailed from the port’s new Cruise Terminal 16, a 15,000m2 state-of-the-art facility that opened last month (CW 12 Nov).
The ship’s seven-day itineraries will visit tropical destinations such as Cozumel, Costa Maya, Honduras, and Harvest Caye, Norwegian’s resort-style private destination in Belize.
Viva’s 14-day voyage on 10 Jan will visit the US Virgin Islands, Antigua, St. Maarten, San Juan, the Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island in the Bahamas.
“We’re excited to officially welcome Norwegian Viva to Galveston this season,” Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings President & Chief Executive Officer Harry Sommer said.
“Expanding our offerings from popular, easily accessible ports allows us to bring unforgettable experiences,” he added.
“Viva was thoughtfully designed for guests to live life to the fullest, and we’re proud to introduce this world-class cruising option to Texas,” Sommer said.
The ship will return to Texas for her second winter season to the Caribbean from Oct 2026 through Apr 2027, offering seven-day round-trip Caribbean voyages. MS
