| NCL to Live It Up with Luis Fonsi

PUERTO Rican singer Luis Fonsi has been named Godfather of Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) newest ship Norwegian Viva.

Fonsi (pictured with President David Herrera) will perform and bless the vessel at the “Live it Up”-themed Official Naming Ceremony in Miami on 28 Nov.

The star-studded event will also feature performances by other Latin celebrities, such as singers Paulina Rubio and Pedro Capo, and comedian Marcello Hernandez.

Fonsi will officiate the ceremonial breaking of a champagne bottle on Viva’s bow to bid the vessel and her travellers good fortune on their voyage.

“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,'” Fonsi said.

“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.”

Herrera added: “we are thrilled to welcome Latin music icon Luis Fonsi to the NCL family as Godfather of Norwegian Viva.”

The second ship of NCL’s Prima-class, the vessel will set sail on her maiden voyage from Trieste three months earlier, on 10 Aug, sailing a selection of Greek and Mediterranean voyages through to Nov.

Following her Official Naming Ceremony, Viva will homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico in Dec for a season of tropical Caribbean sailings.

To commemorate the 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 – CLICK HERE to listen.