The Norwegian Cruise Line named pop star Katy Perry as the god of the new ship.

She will perform before the Norwegian Prima leaves on its inaugural voyages from Reykjavx on August 27. The first major ship in the capital will be christened.

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NCL President and CEO Harry Sommer said he wanted to showcase the ship with an exciting godmother and christened location when he announced the selection in Las Vegas.

He said that they want to be at the cutting edge and do things that are exciting. We want the best entertainment we can find. We want to go somewhere exciting. When I tell people to come to the country, they want to go. Anyone can do a christening in Miami. We want to go somewhere special that people want to be.

The pop princess is currently performing in a residency at Resorts World Las Vegas. A judge on the show.

She told the travel press that she was excited to serve as the godmother of a major cruise ship.

All of the best trips my family has taken have been on the water. Nothing compares. I think it's the best way to see the world.

The first of six 142,500-gross-ton, 3,215-passenger ships in the class will offer inaugural voyages to Northern Europe. Caribbean itineraries from Miami and Galveston will start on October 27.

Norwegian Prima is the most in-demand vessel ever. The company had a record for the most sales on the first day of booking. The company had a record for the best initial booking week in sales.

Sommer saw the vessel at the shipyard in Marghera, Italy.

The ship looks amazing, he said. Lots of great outdoor spaces, an upscale feel to her, and tons and tons of dining options.

Ocean Boulevard's Infinity Beach
The Infinity Beach area on the Ocean Boulevard on Norwegian Prima. (Rendering via Norwegian Cruise Line)

The ship's highlights include Ocean Boulevard, which has multiple pools and glass bridges with ocean and destination views. The brand has a first upscale international open-air dining marketplace. The Concourse will feature an outdoor sculpture garden with installations by David Harber and Alexander Krivosheiw.

The Haven By Norwegian will feature a new outdoor spa with a glass roof, as well as a new luxury suite complex, designed by the master architects at Piero Lissoni.

The Metropolitan, NCL's first sustainable focused lounge, and its ultra-upscale Mediterranean seafood specialty restaurant are available on Norwegian Prima and Viva.

To celebrate the partnership, NCL has put together a celebratory Spotify playlist.

Katy Perry, godmother of Norwegian Prima
A studio shot of Katy Perry. (Photo via Norwegian Cruise Line)

Over 48 million adjusted albums and 135 million tracks have been sold by the artist. She has over 20 million followers on the platform.

The biggest streaming launch of her musical career was her single "Never Really Over", which was certified Platinum.

She is the first female artist to reach three billion views for her video.

One of the best-selling musical artists of all time is also an active advocate of many philanthropic causes. She has received many awards for her work, including being appointed a UN Goodwill Ambassador.

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