Diana Ross named godmother of Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas

Musical icon Diana Ross has been named godmother of Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas.

Ross will attend the naming ceremony of the line’s second Icon Class ship, which is set to take place in Port Canaveral, Florida, in August.

Royal Caribbean said she 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”.

“I am truly honoured to join the Royal Caribbean family,” said Ross, whose hits include I’m Coming Out, Baby Love and Chain Reaction.

“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.”

Star of the Seas will sail western and eastern Caribbean itineraries which stop at the line’s private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas.

It will have capacity for 5,610 passengers across eight neighbourhoods.

Michael Bayley, Royal Caribbean president and chief executive, said: “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.

“We couldn’t imagine a more fitting godmother 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 this August.”