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Laura Hyde |
Royal Caribbean International has named American singer Diana Ross as godmother of its newest ship, Star of the Seas, which is expected to debut in August 2025.
As godmother, Ross will continue a long-standing maritime tradition by bestowing safe travels onto the ship, its crew and passengers at a christening ceremony in the ship’s AquaTheater.
“We are thrilled to have Diana Ross join us for the debut of Star of the Seas, the next bold vacation in our revolutionary Icon-class designed to encompass the best a vacation experience can offer,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean. “We couldn’t imagine a more fitting godmother for Star of the Seas than Diana Ross, who is a true icon known for creating music that transcends generations while celebrating life and bringing people together. We can’t wait to welcome Ms. Ross, our guests and crew to celebrate the arrival of Star of the Seas this August.”
Diana Ross will christen Star of the Seas at a naming ceremony in the ship’s AquaTheater
“I am truly honoured to join the Royal Caribbean family,” said Ross. “Having spent years creating beautiful music and memories and bringing people together from all over the world, this feels like a perfect continuation of my journey as godmother of Star of the Seas.”
Star of the Seas is the second Icon-class ship after Icon of the Seas, which launched in January 2024. The latest ship will be almost identical to its predecessor and will feature more than 40 dining venues and bars, an ice-skating rink, seven pools, and the largest waterpark at sea, Category 6.
Once operational, Star of the Seas will homeport from Port Canaveral in Orlando, Florida, and will sail seven-day itineraries to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, with visits to the cruise line’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.