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INTRODUCING THE STAR OF STAR OF THE SEAS: ROYAL CARIBBEAN NAMES DIANA ROSS GODMOTHER

Diana Ross will take center stage as the godmother of the ultimate family vacation coming August 2025

June 2025 – Royal Caribbean reveals global music icon Diana Ross as the godmother of the new Star of the Seas. Ms. Ross will set the tone for the world’s best family vacation when the celebration kicks off in August 2025 in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, where Star will deliver 7-night vacations to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including visits to Royal Caribbean’s top-rated exclusive destination in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Junio de 2025 – Royal Caribbean presenta a la icónica Diana Ross como madrina del nuevo Star of the Seas. La Sra. Ross establecerá el tono para las mejores vacaciones familiares del mundo cuando la celebración comience en agosto de 2025 en Puerto Cañaveral (Orlando), Florida, donde Star ofrecerá vacaciones de siete noches en el Caribe Oriental y Occidental, incluyendo visitas al destino exclusivo de Royal Caribbean en las Bahamas, Perfect Day en CocoCay.
August 2024 – Debuting August 2025 in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas is the next bold combination of every vacation – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure. Star’s all-encompassing Icon Class lineup has experiences in store for every type of family and vacationer to make memories their way every day, without compromise.

Agosto de 2024 – Debutando en agosto de 2025 en Puerto Cañaveral (Orlando), Florida, Star of the Seas de Royal Caribbean International es la próxima combinación audaz de todas las vacaciones, desde el retiro a la playa hasta la escapada al resort y la aventura en el parque temático. La amplia gama de Icon Class de Star ofrece experiencias para todo tipo de familias y vacacionistas para crear recuerdos a su manera todos los días, sin concesiones.
August 2024 – Debuting August 2025 in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas is the next bold combination of every vacation – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure. Star’s all-encompassing Icon Class lineup has experiences in store for every type of family and vacationer to make memories their way every day, without compromise.

Agosto de 2024 – Debutando en agosto de 2025 en Puerto Cañaveral (Orlando), Florida, Star of the Seas de Royal Caribbean International es la próxima combinación audaz de todas las vacaciones, desde el retiro a la playa hasta la escapada al resort y la aventura en el parque temático. La amplia gama de Icon Class de Star ofrece experiencias para todo tipo de familias y vacacionistas para crear recuerdos a su manera todos los días, sin concesiones.

MIAMI, June 5, 2025 – The ultimate family vacation is getting ready to set sail, and a star-studded godmother is leading the way. 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 her music inspiring generations of families, Ms. Ross will take the stage to welcome the newest family vacation sailing from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, and visiting the top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.

As godmother, Ms. Ross will join a longstanding maritime tradition of bestowing safekeeping onto the ship, its crew and the millions who will make memories on the ultimate family vacation for years to come. To celebrate the unveiling of Star, Ms. Ross will 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 honored to join the Royal Caribbean family,” said Diana Ross. “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 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,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean. “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 will deliver 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.

Media can find assets and more information on www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com/Star.

About Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line’s game-changing ships and exclusive destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 22 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line’s top-rated private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.  

Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visit www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor. 

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June 2025 – Royal Caribbean reveals global music icon Diana Ross as the godmother of the new Star of the Seas. Ms. Ross will set the tone for the world’s best family vacation when the celebration kicks off in August 2025 in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, where Star will deliver 7-night vacations to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including visits to Royal Caribbean’s top-rated exclusive destination in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay.Junio de 2025 – Royal Caribbean presenta a la icónica Diana Ross como madrina del nuevo Star of the Seas. La Sra. Ross establecerá el tono para las mejores vacaciones familiares del mundo cuando la celebración comience en agosto de 2025 en Puerto Cañaveral (Orlando), Florida, donde Star ofrecerá vacaciones de siete noches en el Caribe Oriental y Occidental, incluyendo visitas al destino exclusivo de Royal Caribbean en las Bahamas, Perfect Day en CocoCay.
June 2025 – Royal Caribbean reveals global music icon Diana Ross as the godmother of the new Star of the Seas. Ms. Ross will set the tone for the world’s best family vacation when the celebration kicks off in August 2025 in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, where Star will deliver 7-night vacations to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including visits to Royal Caribbean’s top-rated exclusive destination in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Junio de 2025 – Royal Caribbean presenta a la icónica Diana Ross como madrina del nuevo Star of the Seas. La Sra. Ross establecerá el tono para las mejores vacaciones familiares del mundo cuando la celebración comience en agosto de 2025 en Puerto Cañaveral (Orlando), Florida, donde Star ofrecerá vacaciones de siete noches en el Caribe Oriental y Occidental, incluyendo visitas al destino exclusivo de Royal Caribbean en las Bahamas, Perfect Day en CocoCay.
August 2024 – Debuting August 2025 in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas is the next bold combination of every vacation – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure. Star’s all-encompassing Icon Class lineup has experiences in store for every type of family and vacationer to make memories their way every day, without compromise.Agosto de 2024 – Debutando en agosto de 2025 en Puerto Cañaveral (Orlando), Florida, Star of the Seas de Royal Caribbean International es la próxima combinación audaz de todas las vacaciones, desde el retiro a la playa hasta la escapada al resort y la aventura en el parque temático. La amplia gama de Icon Class de Star ofrece experiencias para todo tipo de familias y vacacionistas para crear recuerdos a su manera todos los días, sin concesiones.
August 2024 – Debuting August 2025 in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas is the next bold combination of every vacation – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure. Star’s all-encompassing Icon Class lineup has experiences in store for every type of family and vacationer to make memories their way every day, without compromise.

Agosto de 2024 – Debutando en agosto de 2025 en Puerto Cañaveral (Orlando), Florida, Star of the Seas de Royal Caribbean International es la próxima combinación audaz de todas las vacaciones, desde el retiro a la playa hasta la escapada al resort y la aventura en el parque temático. La amplia gama de Icon Class de Star ofrece experiencias para todo tipo de familias y vacacionistas para crear recuerdos a su manera todos los días, sin concesiones.
August 2024 – Debuting August 2025 in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas is the next bold combination of every vacation – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure. Star’s all-encompassing Icon Class lineup has experiences in store for every type of family and vacationer to make memories their way every day, without compromise.Agosto de 2024 – Debutando en agosto de 2025 en Puerto Cañaveral (Orlando), Florida, Star of the Seas de Royal Caribbean International es la próxima combinación audaz de todas las vacaciones, desde el retiro a la playa hasta la escapada al resort y la aventura en el parque temático. La amplia gama de Icon Class de Star ofrece experiencias para todo tipo de familias y vacacionistas para crear recuerdos a su manera todos los días, sin concesiones.
August 2024 – Debuting August 2025 in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, Royal Caribbean International’s Star of the Seas is the next bold combination of every vacation – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure. Star’s all-encompassing Icon Class lineup has experiences in store for every type of family and vacationer to make memories their way every day, without compromise.

Agosto de 2024 – Debutando en agosto de 2025 en Puerto Cañaveral (Orlando), Florida, Star of the Seas de Royal Caribbean International es la próxima combinación audaz de todas las vacaciones, desde el retiro a la playa hasta la escapada al resort y la aventura en el parque temático. La amplia gama de Icon Class de Star ofrece experiencias para todo tipo de familias y vacacionistas para crear recuerdos a su manera todos los días, sin concesiones.
Star of the Seas Fast Facts
Star of the Seas Fast Facts
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