We live in a celebrity era and both ocean cruise and river cruise operators  seek out high profile names from the world of entertainment and cookery to give their voyages added appeal.

But so many more people are taking big, and maybe small, decisions that keep us cruising again and again.

Read on and discover who are making waves on the High Seas and waterways of the world.

Jannick Sinner and Anna Nash

Wimbledon tennis champ Jannik Sinner in new partnership with Explora Journeys

Wimbledon tennis champion Jannik Sinner is to serve as the new brand ambassador for Explora Journeys. The announcement comes as Sinner is battling to retain his US Open title in New York. “I’m honoured to join Explora Journeys,” said Sinner. “I believe in the power of nature and mindful routines, and I see those values

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Diana Ross won’t be Star of the Seas godmother after all

Global music icon Diana Ross will not after all be the godmother of Royal Caribbean’s newest arrival, Star of the Seas. The Supremes superstar was to take centre stage in the naming ceremony in the ship’s AquaTheater in Port Canaveral on 20 August but has pulled out “because of unforseen circumstances”, according to People magazine.

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Supreme accolade: Diana Ross to take center stage as godmother of Star of the Seas

Global music icon Diana Ross has been named as the official godmother of Star of the Seas when the revolutionary Icon Class ship debuts in August. The Supremes superstar will take the stage to welcome the newest family vacation sailing from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, As godmother, Ms Ross will join a longstanding maritime tradition

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MSC World America's Drew Barrymore

New leading role for ET child star Drew Barrymore as MSC World America’s godmother

Drew Barrymore, who achieved fame as a child actress in the blockbuster movie ET the Extra-Terrestrial, is to serve as godmother for MSC Cruises’ new US flagship, MSC World America. Barrymore will be cutting the ribbon and triggering the traditional breaking of a bottle of champagne on the ship’s bow at the naming ceremony on

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Robbie Williams to sing at naming ceremony of Mein Schiff Relax in April

Robbie Williams is to perform an exclusive open-air concert for 15,000 guests at the christening of TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff Relax in Malaga in April. The bad news for fans of the international superstar is that the voyage is already sold out. Guests on on Mein Schiff 5 and Mein Schiff 7 will also be

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Sue Perkins joins Classic FM and Hurtigruten Expeditions to host musical race to Antarctica

Classic FM has teamed up with Sue Perkins, one of the nation’s best loved broadcasters, comedians and travel presenters, to host a new four-part series Race to Antarctica with HX – Hurtigruten Expeditions. In the programme, which launched on Friday, Sue takes everyone on a fascinating musical expedition from the UK to Antarctica, exploring cities,

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Andrea Bocelli

Andrea Bocelli’s ‘great joy’ at taking centre stage for Queen Anne naming ceremony in Liverpool

The world famous tenor Andrea Bocelli has spoken of his “great joy” at taking centre stage for the naming ceremony of Cunard’s new ship Queen Anne in Liverpool next week. He will be among a stellar line-up of performers celebrating the ship’s maiden call to its spiritual home next week. The Liverpool Waterfront will be

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Gloria Gaynor to sing on Crystal Serenity

Gloria Gaynor to perform one-night concert on Crystal Serenity in October

Two-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Gloria Gaynor is going to sing the house down on Crystal Serenity in October, it was revealed today.. She will perform with her 10-piece band on on 26 October during the 14 night Québec City to Fort Lauderdale cruise, belting out a selection of her greatest hits. And if that isn’t

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Gwen Stefani

Three-time Grammy winner Gwen Stefani named godmother of Carnival Jubilee

Three-time Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani  is to christen the 6,500-guest Carnival Jubilee in a special ceremony in Galveston, Texas, on 24 February. Stefani said: “Carnival is taking it to the next level of fun while being committed to children’s causes and supporting our military families and veterans.” A section of the

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Susan Calman takes a New Year trip to paradise with Windstar Cruises in her new TV series

Windstar Cruises is to star in two episodes of the new series of Cruising With Susan Calman to be shown on Channel 5 early in the New Year. The episodes, airing on January 12 and 19, will feature the sailing yacht Wind Spirit as Susan cruises Tahiti and the Tuamotus Islands and wonders at  the

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