ROYAL Caribbean has officially introduced Star of the Seas, ‘the ultimate family vacation’, with the new ship celebrated at her naming ceremony in Florida.
Star’s newly announced godmother, Kellie Gerardi (CW 18 Aug), was joined by Royal Caribbean crew members, executives, guests and more in the ship’s AquaTheater (pictured), as the astronaut and social media influencer bestowed safekeeping onto the vessel.
“I’m honoured to celebrate Royal Caribbean’s new Star of the Seas in such a beautiful naming ceremony as godmother – a tradition that is close to my heart and a spirit that spans both sea and space,” she said.
“A vacation on Star is the perfect combination of two of my biggest passions in life – a spirit of exploration and quality time with family, and I can’t wait for this journey to begin.”
Star debuted last week, with Cruise Weekly joining the ship for a preview voyage from Port Canaveral (CW 19 Aug).
The ship will now set sail with her first paying passengers, with her debut season to feature seven-night adventures from her home port Port Canaveral, visiting destinations in the eastern and western Caribbean, including Perfect Day at CocoCay.
“Star of the Seas represents the next bold step in our journey to reimagine vacations,” Royal Caribbean Group President & CEO Jason Liberty declared.
“[She] brings together the best of our innovation, signature experiences, and the most sought-after destinations into one unforgettable vacation.
“With Star, we’re not just launching a ship, we’re advancing our mission to create the world’s best vacations responsibly for guests of all ages.” MS
