She's coming out: Diana Ross named godmother of Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas
"I am truly honored 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."
Ross will attend the ship's naming ceremony, for which details have yet to be announced.
Star of the Seas, sister ship of Icon of the Seas, will sail year-round from Port Canaveral.
"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," said Royal Caribbean International president Michael Bayley. "We can't wait to welcome Ms. Ross, our guests and crew to celebrate the arrival of Star this August."
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