The christening ceremony of the 5,686-passenger ship, featuring presenter Holly Willoughby and performances by Andrew Bocelli and son Matteo, initially took place in a marquee on the dock adjacent to the vessel but was interrupted as strong winds led to guests being evacuated.
Once back onboard, Bellissima was christened by godmother Sophia Loren – the 14th MSC ship she has named – in front of an audience of celebrities and key travel partners.