Royal Caribbean has officially named its newest ship, Star of the Seas, in a ceremony at Port Canaveral, Florida, with astronaut and payload specialist Kellie Gerardi serving as godmother.
The event, held in the ship’s AquaTheater earlier in August, brought together crew members, executives and guests as Gerardi bestowed safekeeping on the vessel, its crew and the passengers who will sail on it in the years ahead.
The naming marked the latest milestone for Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class, following the debut of Icon of the Seas in Miami earlier this year. Star of the Seas will now begin seven-night sailings from Port Canaveral to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including stops at the company’s private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
The ship features eight neighbourhoods, more than 40 dining and drinking venues, and a range of entertainment across air, ice, water and stage. Highlights include Category 6 waterpark, Crown’s Edge suspended high above the ocean, a dedicated Surfside family neighbourhood and a suspended infinity pool at sea.
With Star of the Seas now in service, Royal Caribbean continues its expansion with new destinations and beach clubs scheduled to open from 2025 through 2027.
“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,” said Star’s godmother Gerardi. “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.”
