-Luis Fonsi, Five-Time Latin GRAMMY® Award-Winner
and Godfather to Norwegian Viva Welcomed NCL's Newest Addition in
the 'Cruise Capital of the World'-
- All-Star Latin Lineup of Entertainers Came Together for a
Ship-Wide Celebration Featuring Performances by Luis Fonsi,
Paulina Rubio, Marcello Hernandez, and Pedro Capó –
MIAMI, Dec. 1, 2023 /CNW/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line
(NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history
of breaking boundaries, today welcomed Norwegian Viva, the second
ship in the award-winning Prima class, back to Miami following a celebratory voyage.
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The cruise line officially christened its newest ship in
Miami on Nov. 28, 2023 with exclusive performances and
festivities.
"To christen Norwegian Viva in Miami is incredibly special to many of us at
NCL, not only because Miami is our
hometown, but also because we can share this moment with our local
family and friends," said David J.
Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line.
"Launching a ship is no solo endeavor. I am overwhelmed with
gratitude towards the entire NCL team, our partners and especially
our amazing crew who have contributed to bringing Norwegian Viva to
life and who care for and deliver exceptional vacation experiences
for our guests."
Following Norwegian Viva's debut this past August and its
inaugural summer season of European voyages, over 1,500 guests
joined the christening ceremony held in the Company's
LEED® Gold Certified terminal at PortMiami. The Prima
Class is committed to breaking new ground in ship design and
amenities, reflecting Norwegian Cruise Line's unwavering dedication
to putting the guest and onboard experience at the forefront.
"As a Company, it has been a milestone year with the debut of
next-generation ships across all three of our best-in-class cruise
brands, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven
Seas Cruises," said Harry Sommer,
president & chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line
Holdings Ltd. "The addition of Norwegian Viva further elevates our
world-class fleet, providing our valued guests with another
incredible way to vacation, discover new experiences and create
unforgettable memories. Since she launched in August, Norwegian
Viva's initial guest satisfaction scores have outshined any
newbuild in the history of the NCL fleet, a testament to not only
how stunning this ship is, but also the exceptional level of
service and attention provided by our amazing crew on
board."
Luis Fonsi, Norwegian Viva's godfather and GRAMMY®
Award-nominated singer, songwriter, musician, and producer,
officially named and christened the vessel with the ceremonial
champagne bottle break across the ship's hull which signifies good
fortune and safe travels for all who sail aboard. As a native
Puerto Rican, who is also based in Miami, Fonsi embodies the vibrant energy
guests can enjoy aboard Norwegian Viva with warm-weather
itineraries spanning from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean.
The celebration continued through the evening of Nov. 28 with an unparalleled and next-level
entertainment lineup headlined by Fonsi, who performed his
award-winning and global chart-topping hit "Despacito," among his
other beloved Latin hits like "No Me Doy Por Vencido" and "Échame
La Culpa." Other talented performers with authentic Miami and Latin roots took the stage,
including "Saturday Night Live" cast member and Miami-native, Marcello
Hernandez; the Queen of Latin Pop, Paulina Rubio; and recently announced GRAMMY®
Award-nominated artist, Pedro Capó.
"It was so exciting to celebrate the magnificent Norwegian Viva
in true Latin-style in Miami and
alongside fellow amazing Latin entertainers," said Luis
Fonsi, award-winning global artist. "We gave her a proper
despedida before she makes her debut in my hometown of
San Juan, Puerto Rico."
Norwegian Viva's christening festivities also included the
unveiling and dedication of the Knut Kloster Hall, a newly added
installation at the NCL Terminal that pays homage to the Company's
founder, Knut Kloster, and
colorfully shares details on NCL's 57-year history of innovation in
the cruise industry.
At 965 feet long with the capacity for 3,099 guests, Norwegian
Viva has unique, thrilling activities including the three-story
Viva Speedway; elevated offerings such as Indulge Food Hall, an
open-air food market featuring 11 unique eateries; and an
awe-inspiring art collection with stand-out pieces including
British digital artist Dominic
Harris' 52-foot-wide interactive work of art named "Every
Wing has a Silver Lining" installed at the Metropolitan Bar.
Following the three-day exclusive inaugural sailing, and select
voyages from Miami, the ship will
reposition to San Juan, Puerto
Rico and be the newest ship to homeport in the destination
when she arrives on Dec. 15, 2023.
Through March 2024, Norwegian Viva
will offer port-intensive seven-day Caribbean voyages, where guests will wake up
each day in a new tropical island paradise with calls to Tortola,
British Virgin Islands;
St. John's, Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; Philipsburg, St.
Maarten; and St. Thomas,
U.S. Virgin Islands with no days
at sea. In April 2024, Norwegian Viva
will return to sail Mediterranean and Greek Isles itineraries that
offer an unmatched opportunity to experience the beauty and culture
of Europe. In addition, NCL's year-round 'Free at Sea' offer
provides travelers with more value with vacation-enhancing
benefits, including unlimited open bar, specialty dining, shore
excursion credits, complimentary Wi-Fi, discounted rates for the
third and fourth guests and free roundtrip airfare for the second
guest.
To celebrate the all-star entertainment lineup at Norwegian
Viva's christening event, NCL has put together a Live it
Up! Spotify Playlist inspired by top Latin music
superstars.
To access Norwegian Viva's press kit, please click here. To
download high-res images and videos from Norwegian Viva's
christening activities, please click here.
For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line's award-winning
19-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise,
please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE
(625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line
has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 57
years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionized the industry by
offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal
vacation on their preferred schedule with no assigned dining and
entertainment times and no formal dress codes. Today, its fleet of
19 contemporary ships sail to 400 of the world's most desirable
destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private
island in the Bahamas and its
resort destination Harvest Caye in Belize. Norwegian Cruise Line not only
provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a
wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options as
well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including
solo-traveler staterooms, club balcony suites, spa-suites and The
Haven by Norwegian®, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept. For
additional information or to book a cruise, contact a travel
professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com.
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Norwegian Cruise Line is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian
Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more,
visit www.nclhltd.com/.
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