n a surprising turn of events, beloved music icon Diana Ross will no longer serve as godmother of Royal Caribbean’s latest and most anticipated ship, Star of the Seas. She will also not be appearing at the ship’s naming ceremony, set for August 20, 2025, at Port Canaveral.

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Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, has arrived at Port Canaveral for the first time ahead of her inaugural season. Discover the highlights, celebrations, and what’s next for this Icon Class marvel.