STAR OF THE SEAS will be christened today
An astronaut is godmother for the “Space Ship”
The world’s largest cruise ship will be christened today, August 20, 2025: the STAR OF THE SEAS. The ceremony will take place in Port Canaveral. Godmother is Kellie Gerardi, astronaut, explorer, and influencer. She is also a children’s book author.
The STAR OF THE SEAS (IMO 9829942) is the second ship in Royal Caribbean International’s Icon class. She was built by Meyer Turku from 2023 to 2025. With a length of 364.83 meters, she weighs 248,663 gross tons. She can accommodate a maximum of 7,600 passengers.
Photo credit: Royal Caribbean International
