The Haven on Viva is worth every penny!

Item: Norwegian Viva
Rating: 5
Author: AnneS63

Norwegian Viva Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

AnneS63

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 23

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

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7 Night Caribbean: Barbados Antigua & St. Lucia (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 04, 2024

Ship: Norwegian Viva

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 14908

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

We have been on Seabourn and Regent Seas and the Haven experience was just as good, if not better. I'm ruined for life!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Haven checkin was quick and no waiting at all.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

We ate at the Haven restaurant for every dinner (and every breakfast) except two - Palomar and Food Republic were our two specialty restaurants. All of the service was excellent but the service in the Haven Restaurant was exceptional. They knew our names as we walked up to the host stand. Everyone was exceptionally great with my 90 year old mother and 92 year old father. The lunch at Indulge was terrific. Loved the easy to use tablets to order. Only downside was that you had to grab a drink prior to going there because they had no sodas, ice tea, very few beer choices and really no wine choices. The Haven bar experience was one I've never had. They could conjure up a delectable drink based upon your likes. I am a prosecco, elderflower, cucumber, mint, vodka fan - the cocktails they created were so yummy. They also remembered what you liked so they could anticipate what you were looking for.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Haven pooll aft was amazing. Fitness center was never crowded.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Loved the Rumours show at Syd Normans and Andrew Kennedy's comedy performance. We didn't really go to the big shows.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

See comments above. Haven staff was EXCEPTIONAL.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Everything was spotless

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Terrific. Randolf was so accommodating.

Ship tip

Haven service charges do not include butler or concierge. Bring cash!

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Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Very nice. Easy to get to from Old Town.

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Castries, St. Lucia

5 out of 5

Our favorite

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Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

easy peasy

9 Comments

Dovetail8 9 months ago

I recommend the Vibe Beach Club Pass. It is an excellent value! Vibe Beach Club has some of the benefits that the Haven provides.

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Gwbigdog 9 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Jojojaka 9 months ago

I was in The Haven on Prima. I had the same experience. The Haven dining was the best I have ever had. I will be on Viva next month. I won’t be in The Haven, unfortunately.:)

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HeavySeas 9 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 9 months ago

Thanks for the feedback

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Ruby13 9 months ago

Thank you for sharing

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bubbles60 9 months ago

Sounds wonderful. We had a similar experience on the Prima.

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byhisgrace 9 months ago

Glad that you enjoyed your cruise

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karlgrgurich 9 months ago

Oh wow. That sounds amazing! Hope Jallaway is reading this. lol

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Norwegian Viva Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern