YESTERDAY ’ S NEWS
NEW SHIPS ON THE WATER
Learn more about these three ships that hit the water in 2023 .
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COURTESY OF NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
As we reflect back on 2023 , there ’ s no doubt the year was an exciting one for our friends in the cruise industry . From big announcements like new destinations and added itineraries to making moves toward a more sustainable future and adopting new technology , it was an action-packed 365 days on the water .
And the fun doesn ’ t stop there . Perhaps the most thrilling news of all , especially among travel pros and their clients , is the fact that several new ships are putting a bookend on a successful inaugural sailing season . In case you missed it , here ’ s a brief recap of a few beloved brands .
NORWEGIAN VIVA In August 2023 , Norwegian Viva made a splash as the vessel set sail on its maiden voyage , a grand nine-day journey in the Mediterranean . Norwegian Viva is the newest addition to Norwegian Cruise Line ’ s ( NCL ) 19-ship fleet and is the company ’ s second Prima-class ship . The ocean liner began its inaugural adventure in Venice , Italy , and made stops in some of Europe ’ s most picturesque destinations like Salerno , Cannes and Ibiza before docking in Lisbon , Portugal .
Norwegian Viva mirrors the design of its sister ship , Norwegian Prima , and has several exciting features including the Viva Speedway , Indulge Food Hall , The Drop and Rush
Norwegian Viva sails the open sea .
slides and the Metropolitan Bar . Additionally , Norwegian Viva touts an expansive collection of public art , one of the most impressive of which is The Concourse , a multi-milliondollar outdoor sculpture garden that includes a 52-foot-wide interactive art piece created by Dominic Harris .
Those hoping to experience the magic of Norwegian Viva for themselves can do so this winter as the ship enjoys a season of Caribbean sailings based out of San Juan , Puerto Rico now through March 2024 .
RESILIENT LADY After her highly anticipated launch in May 2023 , Resilient Lady , the newest Lady
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