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World’s Largest Cruise Ship is Officially Named: Royal Caribbean Honors Hometown Hero in Education on Harmony of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International celebrated the homecoming of Harmony of the Seas with a spectacular naming ceremony, befitting the world’s largest cruise ship. Hosting the highly-anticipated ceremony was Brittany Affolter from Teach For America Miami-Dade, who was selected as Godmother of Harmony of the Seas for her work in inspiring South Florida’s next generation to dream big, think differently and challenge the status quo.

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Harmony of the Seas' Godmother Brittany Affolter

Harmony of the Seas' Godmother, Brittany Affolter from Teach For America Miami-Dade, was selected for her work in inspiring South Florida’s next generation to dream big, think differently and challenge the status quo.

Harmony of the Seas Naming Ceremony Compilation

Royal Caribbean International celebrates the naming ceremony on Royal Caribbean's newest ship Harmony of the Seas and her godmother Brittany Affolter.

Royal Caribbean Names Inspirational Hometown Hero in Education as Godmother of Harmony of the Seas

Royal Caribbean’s Hometown Hero in Education, Brittany Affolter, has been named Godmother of Harmony of the Seas. Brittany’s work with Teach for America in Miami-Dade County has supported and inspired a number of high-needs schools in Royal Caribbean’s hometown. As Godmother, Brittany represents all of our Hometown Heroes in Education and the invaluable role they play in our communities.

World’s Largest Cruise Ship Makes a Big Splash: Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas Sets Sail From New Homeport for First Time

With a sail away celebration befitting the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean International’s brand new ship, Harmony of the Seas, departed on her maiden voyage from her new permanent homeport of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The world’s most adventure-packed ship was fêted with an adventurous take on the traditional flotilla send-off, complete with a team of 16 jetboard and jetpack riders from the world-renowned Aquafly Hydroflight Sports Performance Team leading Harmony out to sea and performing a show of extraordinary stunts.

Royal Caribbean and The Wiggles Partnership Electronic Press Kit

April 2024 – Two iconic family brands, Royal Caribbean International and The Wiggles, are coming together to create the ultimate family holiday in Australia. In the summer of 2025-2026 on Anthem and Voyager of the Seas, Wiggles fans and adventurers alike can set their sights on making memories with the popular cast of the Wiggly Friends on exclusive Wiggles Sailings that feature special experiences for the whole family.

Icon of the Seas Naming Celebration Electronic Press Kit

January 2024 – Royal Caribbean International and world-renowned sports icon Lionel Messi marked the start of a new era of vacations at the official naming celebration of the new Icon of the Seas in Miami. As The Icon of Icon, Messi bestowed safekeeping on the first-of-its-kind combination of every vacation, its crew and the millions of families who will make memories on Icon for years to come. The most decorated fútbol player in history’s Inter Miami CF teammates, Emmy Award-winning host Mario Lopez, Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley, Captain Henrik Loy of Icon, and more joined in commemorating the milestone.

The Era of Icons Begins Now

Introducing the most groundbreaking partnership in sports. Royal Caribbean and Inter Miami CF have officially teamed up to change the game from ship to pitch. The Club and its new Main Partner unveiled the cruise line's crown and anchor will be front and center of every Inter Miami jersey. And the big reveal is just the first of countless memorable moments coming to fans around the world.

Royal Caribbean & Inter Miami CF Jersey Reveal Highlights

Royal Caribbean International and Inter Miami CF revealed the world’s largest cruise line will make its mark front and center on every Inter Miami jersey as the Official Jersey Partner, beginning with the upcoming 2024 campaign. The South Florida-based powerhouses celebrated the new era on Royal Caribbean’s highly anticipated vacation, Icon of the Seas, with four-time Emmy award-winning host Mario Lopez and Royal Caribbean and Inter Miami executives, ownership, players, staff and fans.

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The Icon of Icon B-roll

December 2023 – Ahead of the debut of the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International has revealed Lionel Messi – the most decorated fútbol player in history – as the official Icon of Icon. The eight-time winner of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award and TIME’s 2023 Athlete of the Year will join the naming celebration of the first-of-its-kind combination of every vacation in January 2024 in Miami. Starting Jan. 27, 2024, vacationers can experience Icon’s lineup of six record-setting waterslides, seven pools, the first neighborhood designed for families with young kids, 40-plus ways to dine and drink, and more.

A First Look at Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas

December 2023 – The next bold combination of every vacation, Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, is on the horizon. From the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure, there are experiences for every type of family and adventurer across eight neighborhoods that are destinations in themselves. The latest in the best-selling Icon Class lineup is set to debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, in August 2025, with 7-night vacations to the Caribbean and the cruise line’s top-rated private island – Perfect Day at CocoCay, The Bahamas.

Icon of the Seas Construction Highlights and Feats

November 2023 – After more than seven years of dreaming, Royal Caribbean International’s highly anticipated Icon of the Seas has become a reality. The recently completed construction of the first-of-its-kind vacation took place over the course of 900 days in Turku, Finland, starting with the first cut of steel in June 2021. Thousands involved have since accomplished a series of milestones and never-before-seen feats, like the installation of the single largest glass and steel structure to be lifted onto a cruise ship and engineering more water on board than ever before across seven pools, six record-breaking waterslides and more. Watch the highlights of the two-plus years of Icon’s construction to see how it all came together.

Liv Cooke Tests Royal Caribbean's Signature Adventures B-roll

July 2023 – Renowned freestyle football world champion and world record-holder Liv Cooke set out on new adventures on Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas, which is cruising the Mediterranean this summer. The freestyler tested her mettle with the lineup of signature experiences and sports on board, like the FlowRider surf simulator, the Studio B ice-skating rink, the rock-climbing wall and the nine-deck-high zip line.

Introducing the Women Behind Icon of the Seas: Royal Caribbean Celebrates International Women’s Day

March 2023 – Celebrating International Women’s Day, Royal Caribbean International spotlights many of the incredible women who are behind the world’s best family vacation, Icon of the Seas. Meet the team of innovators as they share what Icon means to them and what it takes to create the first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation ahead of its highly anticipated debut in January 2024.

Royal Caribbean’s Second Icon Class Ship is Officially Underway

February 2023 – And then there were two: Royal Caribbean International’s second ship in the revolutionary Icon Class is officially underway with the first cut of steel. To celebrate the initial construction milestone for the next in the lineup of the world’s best family vacations, a traditional steel-cutting ceremony was held at Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. The soon-to-be-named ship will set sail in 2025, following Icon of the Seas’ debut in January 2024.

Icon of the Seas Construction Update: Floating Out for the First Time

January 2023 – The world’s best family vacation is one step closer to its highly anticipated debut in January 2024. Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas reached its next major construction milestone in December 2022. With 58 million gallons of water, five tugboats and one cannon shot, watch how the revolutionary ship was floated out of dry dock and into its outfitting pier at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, where it will complete its final stages of construction.

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HARMONY OF THE SEAS OFFICIALLY NAMED BY GODMOTHER BRITTANY AFFOLTER

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