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The Multiplatinum Star Behind Multiple
Hits Including "Despacito" Will Perform and Bless the
Ship at Official Naming Ceremony in Miami on Nov. 28,
2023 –
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The Star-Studded Christening Event to Feature
Performances by Latin Celebrity Superstars Including
Paulina Rubio, Marcello Hernandez
and Pedro Capó –
MIAMI, June 23,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise
Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced
today that GRAMMY® nominated, and five-time Latin GRAMMY® winning
singer, songwriter, musician and producer, Luis Fonsi, will
serve as the godfather of its newest ship, Norwegian Viva, the
second ship of the Brand's groundbreaking Prima Class. The ship
will be christened in Miami
before homeporting in San Juan,
Puerto Rico this fall.
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Best known for his extensive list of radio hits including the
award-winning, global chart-topping
hit, "Despacito," which
was featured on Billboard's "Hot
Latin Song" list for a record-breaking 56
consecutive weeks, Puerto Rican-born Fonsi will fulfill the
longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming
Norwegian Viva at the Nov. 28, 2023
christening ceremony in Miami, the
"Cruise Capital of the World." The "Live it Up!" theme
of Norwegian Viva will continue throughout the evening, with a
lineup of leading Latin entertainers joining Fonsi, including The
Queen of Latin Pop, Paulina Rubio;
"Saturday Night Live" cast member and Miami-native, Marcello
Hernandez; and singer, Pedro Capó, all of which will deliver
exclusive performances throughout the night.
"We are thrilled to welcome Latin music icon Luis Fonsi to the
NCL family as Godfather of
Norwegian Viva and to join us as we christen
our newest ship," said David J.
Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line. "Miami, our hometown, is immersed in Latin
culture, and we want to
celebrate Norwegian Viva's debut
with an infusion of Latin talent
headlined by Luis. As a native
Puerto Rican,
who is also based in Miami, he
brings people together
from around the world with his energy, positivity
and music, making him the perfect complement to the vibrant energy
of Norwegian Viva. We cannot wait for
him to join us as
we celebrate this milestone moment later this
year."
On Nov. 28, 2023, Luis Fonsi will officiate
the ceremonial breaking of a champagne bottle on the ship's bow to
bid the vessel and its travelers good fortune on their voyage, a
fundamental nautical tradition customary for any ship launch. After
completing its christening voyage,
Norwegian Viva will be the newest ship to homeport
in San Juan,
Puerto Rico upon arrival on Dec. 15, 2023. It will offer
a variety of seven-day Caribbean voyages through April
2024 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,
before returning for a summer season of cruises to Europe from Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Lisbon,
Portugal; and Rome
(Civitavecchia) and Venice
(Trieste), Italy.
"I am so honored to be named Godfather of NCL's newest ship,
Norwegian Viva, and look forward to sharing her with the amazing
people of Puerto Rico, a community
that truly represents the spirit of 'live it up'" said Luis Fonsi,
award-winning global artist. "Growing up on an island,
the ocean plays such an important part in my life, and there is nowhere else I'd rather
be. Cruising provides such an incredible
vacation experience, and I cannot wait
to christen this incredible ship and to introduce her to
the world."
Norwegian Viva is the second of six vessels
in the company's groundbreaking Prima Class and
sister ship to the award-winning Norwegian Prima. The elevated
offerings of the Prima Class prioritize the guest experience and
raise the bar on cruising through world-class cuisine, the
brand's most spacious design yet, and stellar
onboard activities including the Viva Speedway—
the three-level racetrack. Norwegian Viva features many of the
outstanding onboard experiences that makes the
Prima Class in a league of its own including Indulge
Food Hall, the upscale food market exhibiting 11 unique eateries;
the fastest slides at sea, The Drop and Rush; and NCL's
industry-exclusive sustainable cocktail bar, the Metropolitan Bar.
Debuting in August 2023, Norwegian
Viva will sail a selection of bucket-list-worthy Greek
Isles and Mediterranean voyages through November, before
homeporting in San Juan, Puerto
Rico in December 2023 for a
season of Caribbean
itineraries.
To commemorate this exciting partnership and celebrate the all-star entertainment lineup to be
featured at Norwegian Viva's christening event, NCL has put
together a Live it Up! Spotify playlist inspired by top
Latin music superstars.
For more information about
Norwegian Cruise Line's award-winning 18-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.
To read our latest
news, please visit www.ncl.com/newsroom.
About Norwegian Cruise Line
As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line
has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 56
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
18 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. For the latest
news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow
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Twitter @CruiseNorwegian.
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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