A Star is Born: Diana Ross Revealed as Royal Caribbean’s Next Godmother
by Bruce Parkinson
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.
Royal Caribbean has upped the ante once again, announcing musical icon Diana Ross as the official godmother of Star of the Seas when the Icon Class ship debuts in August.
The 81-year-old Ross is known as “the Queen of Motown Records.” She was the lead singer for The Supremes, who became Motown’s most successful act during the 1960s and one of the world’s best-selling ‘girl groups’ of all time.
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, Ross will take part in a naming ceremony in the ship’s AquaTheater, located in the 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,” said 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.”
Royal Caribbean president and CEO Michael Bayley said the line is thrilled to have Ross onboard.
“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.”
Royal Caribbean says Star combines the best of beach retreats, resort escapes and theme park adventures across eight neighborhoods that are destinations in themselves. The ship will offer 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.
