Travelmarvel had double reason to celebrate last week as it christened it’s two latest European river cruise ships, the ms Travelmarvel Jewel and the ms Travelmarvel Diamond, in K√∂ln, Germany.
With the sun shining down on proceedings, a party of some 100 VIPs led by Travelmarvel general manager, David Cox, enjoyed an on-deck reception prior to the ceremonies.
Godmothers were, for the Travelmarvel Diamond, longstanding employee and director of Europe operations, Europe and Russia, Trish Bannon; and for the Travelmarvel Jewel, David’s wife, Caroline Cox.
K√∂ln Cathedral’s Father Reinhard Friedrichs blessed both vessels, before the godmothers christened the ships in the time-honored tradition, breaking a bottle of Champagne against the ship’s hull before signing the town’s ceremonial ‘Golden Book’. Both bottles smashed first time, which according to superstition, promises a lifetime of prosperity for each vessel.
Following the ceremony guests enjoyed a traditional dance performance from the children of ‘De P√§nz us dem ahle K√∂lle’ dance group who delivered a traditional dance performance.
