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 of bestowing safekeeping onto the ship, its crew and the millions who will make memories on the ultimate family vacation for years to come.
She will take part in an iconic naming ceremony in the ship’s AquaTheater, located in the transformational AquaDome neighborhood surrounded by wraparound ocean views.
“I am truly honoured to join the Royal Caribbean family,” Diana Ross said. “Having spent years of 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.”
Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean, said: “We couldn’t imagine a more fitting godmother for Star than Diana Ross, who is a true icon known for creating music that transcends generations while celebrating life and bringing people together.””
Star will deliver 7-night vacations to the the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including the vacation brand’s top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.