Superstars Ricky Martin and Andrea Bocelli will be taking to the stage for a very special MSC Cruises event just before Christmas - the MSC Seaside's Naming Ceremony.

The two world-famous performers will each take to the stage in turn to perform some of their greatest hits, in front of a star-studded audience for the new ship's milestone moment on Thursday 21st December.

The glitzy evening will be presented by former Saved by the Bell actor Mario Lopez , as he serves as Master of Ceremonies to greet guests, celebrities and introduce the acts for what's sure to be a spectacular show.

The Naming Ceremony, a tradition for any new ship, will be held in PortMiami where the ship's Godmother Sophia Loren will perform the ribbon-cutting and officially name the spectacular vessel.

And that's not it for famous faces.

Ricky Martin will headline the event (
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Making a guest appearance will be former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino , in a nod to MSC's new partnership with Miami Dolphins which they signed earlier this year.

In fact, MSC is the official cruise line for the team - and passengers will have the chance to meet team alumni on a themed cruise on board the new ship in 2018.

MSC Seaside sounds like it could be the luxury cruise holiday of our dreams.

Andrea Bocelli will also take to the stage (
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'The ship that follows the sun' is 1059ft long and 134ft wide, and boasts stunning features including a low waterfront promenade deck, glass floored catwalks and the highest ratio of seaside balcony view staterooms than any other cruise ship.

Not to mention it will boast plenty of extras including a water park, high-tech theatre, plenty of fine dining options and of course the MSC Yacht Club with its private bar and pool.

Want to find out more? We went to check it out for ourselves - read our guest columnist Dave Monk's review here .