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

Diana Rosswill take center stage as the godmother of the ultimate family vacation comingAugust 2025

MIAMI,June 5, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- 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 Rossas theofficial godmotherof Star of the Seas when the revolutionary Icon Class ship debutsAugust 2025. With her music inspiring generations of families, Ms. Ross will take the stage to welcomethe newest family vacation sailing from Port Canaveral (Orlando),Florida, and visiting the top-ratedPerfect Day at CocoCayin TheBahamas.

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 ofStar, 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,"saidDiana 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 ofStar of the Seas."

The celebration will set the tone for what's in store onStar, welcoming families and vacationers of all ages to experience the record-setting Icon Class lineup.Starcombinesthe best of beach retreats,resort escapesandtheme park adventuresacrosseight neighborhoods that are destinations in themselvesto deliverthe world's best family vacation. Withadrenaline-pumping thrills at Category 6 waterpark, unrivaled ways to chill atseven 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 includingLincoln Park Supper Cluband so much more,Staris where every type of family and vacationer can make memories together and on their own without compromise.

"We are thrilled to haveDiana Rossjoin us for the debut ofStar of the Seas, the next bold vacation in our revolutionary Icon Class designed to encompass the best a vacation experience can offer,"saidMichael Bayley, president and CEO,Royal Caribbean."We couldn't imagine a more fitting godmother forStarthanDiana 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 ofStarthis August."

As the next world's best family vacation fromOrlando,Starwill deliver 7-night vacations to the most sought-after destinations in the Eastern andWestern Caribbean, including the vacation brand's top-ratedPerfect Day at CocoCay in TheBahamas. 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 inDecember 2025to incredible destinations inMexicoatRoyal Beach Club Cozumel in 2026 andPerfect Day Mexico in fall 2027.

Media can find assets and more information onwww.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 visitwww.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor.

SOURCE Royal Caribbean International