Fireworks, pom-poms, Latin-inspired music, and the traditional smashing of a bottle of champagne were just part of the energetic fanfare at the Norwegian Getaway’s christening party in Miami, Florida. Thousands of media and travel professionals attended the bash on February 7 to experience the expansive new ship’s latest features and mix with celebrities sharing in the celebration.
Brooke Burke-Charvet, host of TV’s “Dancing with the Stars,” emceed the grand event, which featured sporty dance numbers performed by the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders in their capacity as official Godmothers of the Norwegian Getaway.
At center stage for the evening was recording artist and Latin GRAMMY Award winner, Pitbull, who kept guests dancing to hot Miami beats all night long. His performance perfectly complemented Norwegian’s latest entertainment offering: The GRAMMY Experience at Sea.
Several other top names associated with the new ship attended the event. Spotted at the party was Iron Chef and restaurant maven, Geoffrey Zakarian, who is the genius behind three of the Getaway’s most innovative eateries. Buddy Valastro, “The Cake Boss” and creator of the onboard “Carlo’s Bake Shop,” also made the rounds at the event. In addition, Miami-based graphic artist, David “Lebo” Le Batard, who painted the strikingly colorful mermaid-themed art decorating the Getaway’s hull, mingled with the crowd.
Besides star watching, attendees of the christening party also had the opportunity to experience some of the forward-thinking features of Norwegian’s newest ship. Guests previewed the highly anticipated and mysterious Illusionarium, as well as the massive shipboard aqua park and its five water slides. A few lucky partiers even danced in Spice H2O, the Getaway’s sizzling outdoor dance club and epicenter of the ship’s Miami-themed entertainment.
From her new home port of Miami, the Norwegian Getaway will take cruisers throughout the Caribbean. Passengers can look forward to an unforgettable cruise, alive with hot Latin beats and the spicy Miami culture.
