Royal Caribbean has announced musical icon Diana Ross as the official godmother of Star of the Seas when the revolutionary Icon Class ship debuts August 2025! With a legacy of music that has inspired generations, Ms. Ross will take the stage to officially welcome Royal Caribbean’s newest family-focused ship, setting sail from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, and visiting the award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
n her role as godmother, Ms. Ross will participate in the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing the vessel, its crew, and the millions of guests who will sail aboard Star of the Seas in the years to come. To mark the official debut of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Ms. Ross will lead a celebratory naming ceremony held in the AquaTheater — the signature open-air venue located in the ship’s revolutionary AquaDome neighborhood, offering sweeping ocean views and state-of-the-art entertainment.
“I am truly honored to join the Royal Caribbean family. 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.”
Diana Ross
The celebration will set the tone for what’s in store on Star, welcoming families and vacationers of all ages to experience the record-setting Icon Class lineup. Star combines the best of beach retreats, resort escapes and theme park adventures across eight neighborhoods that are destinations in themselves to deliver the world’s best family vacation. With adrenaline-pumping thrills at Category 6 waterpark, unrivaled ways to chill at seven pools, jaw-dropping entertainment – including the cult-classic movie turned instant-hit musical “Back to the Future: The Musical” – and more than 40 ways to dine and drink including Lincoln Park Supper Club and so much more, Star is where every type of family and vacationer can make memories together and on their own without compromise.
“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 for Star 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.”
Michael Bayley, president and CEO Royal Caribbean
As Royal Caribbean’s next great family vacation sailing from Orlando, Star of the Seas will offer 7-night itineraries to some of the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations, including the award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. The cruise line continues to expand its portfolio of signature experiences with more exciting destinations on the horizon—from the ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, launching in December 2025, to Royal Beach Club Cozumel in 2026, and the highly anticipated Perfect Day at Mexico, debuting in fall 2027.
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