Watched by an audience of 35,000 on Facebook and YouTube, supermodel Christie Brinkley has christened Seven Seas Splendor in a glamorous on board gala in Miami.
“Seven Seas Splendor is the epitome of luxury perfected,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Regent Seven Seas parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
“Every ship we launch gets even better, and Seven Seas Splendor is magnificent. The collaboration between the designers, engineers, craftsmen, hotel and restaurant teams, and the crew onboard, all brings the renowned Regent experience to life on this beautiful ship.”
“Seven Seas Splendor is a celebration of excellence, friendship, success and luxury.”
Christie Brinkley, above, and Captain Serena Melani, below, at the Seven Seas Splendor christening in Miami, top of page
The ship is helmed by 30-year veteran Captain Serena Melani, the first woman to captain a newly built ocean cruise ship.
In acknowledging this pioneering honour, she told the audience that women can achieve any goal with perseverance and hard work, and that the ship’s 550 crew members deserve recognition for providing luxury travellers with the highest levels of personalised service and comfort on board.
Honorary Godmother Christie Brinkley officially christened the vessel, pressing the button which sent a 15-litre bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut champagne smashing against the ship’s hull to symbolically welcome the newest member of the Regent Seven Seas fleet.
“Gorgeous is the word I use to describe Seven Seas Splendor,” Brinkley said. “Every inch of this light and bright ship is filled with luxurious details.”
Guests were then entertained by four-time GRAMMY-award winning British singer-songwriter, Seal.