Norwegian Escape newest and largest cruise ship in NCL Fleet was christen by her god father, the International music superstar Pitbull. In the hottest cruise party of the year Pitbull had his performance of his most popular songs in hottest cruise port of Miami. Under the slogan "Escape to a new world of freedom" the 164,600 tons vessel was inaugurated at its base of Miami, from where it will visits to tropical destinations in the Caribbean, Virgin Islands and the Bahamas, among other destinations.

Norwegian Escape incorporates 28 restaurants including Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville prvideing extraordinary experience on 18 decks for 4,200 passengers. The artist Guy Harvey placed his signature of the designed by on the Escape hull calling it "The largest billboard in the world for the conservation of marine life."

Amoung thousands of people attending the ceremony were NCL CEO Frank Del Rio, Mayor of Miami-Dade County Carlos Giménez. 

"Norwegian Escape represents a major moment for us – this is a true evolution of our brand," said Andy Stuart, Norwegian Cruise Line's president and CEO. "Not only does she offer high caliber entertainment, quality dining and luxurious accommodations that significantly raise the bar for our fleet and puts her in a class of her own, but she exemplifies our renewed commitment to offering unparalleled freedom and flexibility to our guests."