Royal Carribean has announced musical icon, Diana Ross, as the official godmother of the Star of the Seas, set to debut in August 2025.
She takes to the stage to welcome the newest family vacation sailing from Port Canaveral (Orland), Florida, and visiting the top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
As godmother, Diana Ross joins a longstanding maritime tradition of bestowing safekeeping onto the ship, its crew and the millions of guests the ship is set to welcome for years to come. To celebrate the unveiling of Star of the Seas, she is set to take part in an iconic naming ceremony in the ship’s AquaTheater, located in the transformational AquaDome neighborhood surrounded by wraparound ocean views. Fans can stay tuned to learn more on how they can join the celebration on Royal Caribbean’s Instagram page.
“I am truly honoured to join the Royal Caribbean family,” Ross said. “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.”
The celebration sets the tone for what’s in store on Star of the Seas, 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.
“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,” Royal Caribbean president and CEO, Michael Bayley, said.
“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.”
As the next world’s best family vacation from Orlando, Star of the Seas delivers 7-night vacations to the most sought-after destinations in the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including the vacation brand’s top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. Royal Caribbean has more standout experiences in store across its expanding lineup of destinations from the ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in December 2025 to incredible destinations in Mexico at Royal Beach Club Cozumel in 2026 and Perfect Day Mexico in fall 2027.
