Luis Fonsi named godfather of the new ship of Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Viva

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the global cruise innovator, today announced that five-time Latin GRAMMY-winning, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter, musician, and producer, Luis Fonsi, will serve as godfather to the new ship. , Norwegian Viva, the second ship in NCL's innovative Premium Class, before docking in San Juan, Puerto Rico this fall.

Best known for his extensive list of musical hits, including the award-winning hit "Despacito," which charted on Billboard's "Hot Latin Song" chart and broke a record of 56 consecutive weeks, the Puerto Rican-born Fonsi will turn with the age-old maritime tradition of officially blessing and christening Norwegian Viva at the christening ceremony taking place on November 28, 2023 in Miami, the "Cruise Capital of the World." The motto "Live it!" Norwegian Viva's will continue throughout the night, with a cast of prominent Latin artists joining Fonsi, including the queen of Latin pop, Paulina Rubio; “Saturday Night Live” cast member and Miami native Marcello Hernandez; and the singer, Pedro Capó,

"We are very excited to welcome Latin music icon Luis Fonsi to the NCL family as Godfather of Norwegian Viva and to join us at the christening of our newest ship," said David J. Herrera, Norwegian Cruise President. Line. "Miami, our hometown, is steeped in Latino culture, and we want to celebrate Norwegian Viva's debut with an infusion of Latino talent headlined by Luis." As a native Puerto Rican, also based in Miami, he unites people from all over the world with his energy, positivity and music, making him the perfect complement to Norwegian Viva's vibrant energy. We can't wait for him to join us in celebrating this historic moment later this year."

On November 28, 2023, Luis Fonsi will officiate a champagne-breaking ceremony at the ship's bow to wish Norwegian Viva and her guests good luck on their voyage, an essential nautical tradition common at any ship opening. Following the completion of her maiden voyage, Norwegian Viva will be the newest ship to homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico upon arrival on December 15, 2023. She will offer a variety of seven-day Caribbean voyages through April 2024 with calls in Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. John's, Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; Philipsburg, St. Martin and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, before returning for a summer season of Europe cruises from Athens, Piraeus; Greece; Lisbon, Portugal; and Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice (Trieste), Italy.

"I am very honored to be named Godfather of NCL's newest ship, Norwegian Viva, and I look forward to sharing it with the incredible people of Puerto Rico, a community that truly embodies the spirit of '¡Vívelo!'" said Luis Fonsi, award winning global artist. “Growing up on an island, the sea plays a huge role in my life and there is no other place I would rather be. Cruises are an incredible vacation experience and I am very excited to christen this incredible ship and introduce her to the world.”

Norwegian Viva is the second of six ships in the company's innovative Prima Class and sister ship to the award-winning Norwegian Prima. Elevated Premium Class offerings prioritize the guest experience and raise the bar for cruising through world-class dining, the brand's most spacious layout to date and stellar onboard activities, including the three level races, Viva Speedway. Norwegian Viva features many of the onboard experiences that make Premium Class unique in the world, including Indulge Food Hall, the modern restaurant with 11 unique dining options; the fastest slides at sea, The Drop and The Rush; and NCL's signature sustainable cocktail bar, the Metropolitan Bar. Starting August 2023,

To commemorate this exciting partnership and celebrate the all-star entertainment lineup to be featured at Norwegian Viva's christening event, NCL has created a "Live it Up!" ("Vívelo!") on Spotify inspired by Latin music superstars.