Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced 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 ship will be christened in Miami before homeporting in San Juan, Puerto Rico this fall.

Fonsi will fulfill the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming Norwegian Viva at the November 28, 2023 christening ceremony in Miami. The “Live it Up!” theme of Norwegian Viva will continue throughout the evening, with a lineup of leading Latin entertainers joining Fonsi, including Paulina Rubio, Marcello Hernandez, and Pedro Capó.

After completing its christening voyage, Norwegian Viva will be the newest ship to homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico upon arrival on December 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.

Fonsi said he is “honored” to be named godfather of Norwegian Viva and looks forward to sharing the ship with the people of Puerto Rico. He added that cruising provides “such an incredible vacation experience” and he cannot wait to christen the ship and introduce her to the world.

In addition to the christening ceremony, Norwegian Viva will also host a variety of other events throughout its inaugural season, including a Latin music festival, a culinary festival, and a comedy festival.

The ship is the second in NCL’s Prima Class, which is designed to offer guests an “unparalleled” vacation experience. Norwegian Viva features a variety of innovative amenities, including a two-story water slide, a ropes course, and a virtual reality arcade.

• The ship’s maiden voyage will depart from Miami on November 27, 2023.
• For more information, please visit www.ncl.com.
• The christening ceremony will be held at the Port of Miami.
• The ship’s godmother, Paulina Rubio, is a Mexican singer and actress.
• The ship’s itinerary for the inaugural season will also include stops in Cozumel, Mexico; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Nassau, Bahamas.
• Norwegian Viva is the largest ship in NCL’s fleet.