Luis Fonsi Named Godfather of Norwegian Viva

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, Luis Fonsi, will serve as godfather to the cruise line’s upcoming ship Norwegian Viva. The new vessel will be the second in the cruise line’s Prima Class. 

Norwegian Viva will be christened at a special ceremony in Miami on November 28, 2023, before sailing to its winter homeport in San Juan. Puerto Rican-born Luis Fonsi will fulfill the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming Norwegian Viva. Fonsi is 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

The star-studded evening will feature a lineup of leading Latin entertainers joining Fonsi, including The Queen of Latin Pop, Paulina Rubio, SNL cast member and Miami-native, Marcello Hernandez, and singer, Pedro Capó. All will deliver exclusive performances throughout the night.

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"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."

Following its christening voyage, Norwegian Viva will begin sailing from San Juan on December 15, 2023. The ship will offer a variety of Caribbean voyages through April 2024, with calls to Tortola, St John's, Bridgetown, Castries, Philipsburg, and St. Thomas. Come summer of 2024, the ship will reposition to Europe for cruises from Athens, Lisbon, Rome, and Venice. 

About Norwegian Viva

Norwegian Viva is the second of six vessels coming to the Prima Class and the sister ship of Norwegian Prima, which debuted in 2022. 

The ship features many of the outstanding onboard experiences that make the Prima Class so unique for Norwegian Cruise Line. Highlights include the brand’s most spacious ship design, the three-level Viva Speedway racetrack, Indulge Food Hall marketplace with 11 eateries, the fastest slides at sea (The Drop and The Rush), and the industry-exclusive sustainable cocktail bar, Metropolitan Bar.

Norwegian Viva will make its debut this August. The ship will sail a series of Greek Isles and Mediterranean cruises through November, then sail to Miami for the official Christening ceremony. 

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