Viva Cruises Christens New Ship During Ceremony in Paris
Viva Cruises officially christened its new ship, the Viva Beyond, during a ceremony in Paris, France, on May 8, 2026.
According to a press release, Norwegian travel industry leader Cecilie Kopperud served as the godmother of the vessel, which became the first in the company’s Viva Boutique line.
The company said that the naming ceremony was based on maritime tradition and included a ribbon-cutting ceremony that triggered the breaking of a champagne bottle over the ship’s bow.
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