Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Norwegian-Viva

In a tragic incident during a Caribbean cruise, a crew member aboard the Norwegian Viva fell overboard on April 9, 2026, as the ship was leaving its last port of call in Costa Maya. The voyage, which started on April 5, was marked by an unexpected turn of events when the crew member reportedly fell into the sea around 7:00 p.m. In response to the alarming situation, the captain promptly informed passengers and initiated a search operation, illuminating the waters with searchlights as the ship retraced its route to aid the search efforts. The Norwegian Viva immediately contacted the Mexican Maritime Rescue Coordinating Center (MRCC), and other vessels nearby joined in the recovery operation in line with established maritime safety protocols. Despite an extensive two-hour search, the operation concluded without any sightings of the crew member, and Mexican authorities subsequently took charge, permitting the Norwegian Viva to continue its journey. Fate took a somber turn as the crew member’s family received the unfortunate news. The cruise concluded as planned, with the Norwegian Viva returning to Galveston, Texas, on April 11. Following this distressing incident, the ship has repositioned to Miami without passengers, gearing up for a transatlantic crossing set to depart on April 14 in preparation for the bustling summer season in Europe.