The new ship was celebrated at her naming ceremony in Florida, with Star’s newly announced godmother, Kellie Gerardi, joined by Royal Caribbean crew members, executives, guests and more in the ship’s AquaTheater.
The celebratory event saw the astronaut and social media influencer bestow 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 travelBulletin joining the ship for a preview voyage from Port Canaveral.
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 and 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.”
