Princess Cruises proudly named its newest marvel, the Sphere-class Solar Princess, throughout a star-studded christening ceremony on the Port of Barcelona on Tuesday.
The occasion was graced by the ship’s godmother, actress Hannah Waddingham, recognized for her lead position in “Ted Lasso,” who correctly named and blessed the vessel, echoing her household’s deep-rooted maritime historical past with the Royal Navy.
The christening was held within the Princess Area, the place Michael Carbonaro, magician and actor, was the grasp of ceremonies. An array of celebrities, together with Tyra Banks, artist Britto, Randy Fenoli, and members of the long-lasting Nineteen Seventies TV present Love Boat, attended the occasion.
| Through the ceremony, John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises, highlighted why Waddingham was the proper alternative as godmother: “Hannah is globally celebrated for her formidable expertise and spirit. Her household’s longstanding connection to the ocean makes her a perfect consultant for our magnificent new vessel.” |
Waddingham shared her connection to the ocean, noting, “As a lot as theater has at all times rippled via my bloodstream, so too has a powerful, historic familial reference to the Royal Navy and all issues nautical.”
Following the ceremony, singer Natasha Bedingfield carried out a number of hits, together with “Pocket Filled with Sunshine” and “Unwritten,” including a grand musical finale below cool however sunny skies, appropriately sufficient.
What’s subsequent for Solar Princess and Princess Cruises?
Earlier than the christening, the road highlighted a couple of upcoming developments:
- A revamped program referred to as the Sanctuary Assortment will debut this October. Visitors staying in these staterooms get unique facilities like a top-deck retreat and all-inclusive choices.
- The second Sphere-class ship, Star Princess, will sail to Alaska in 2026.
- Love Line Premium Liquors, a number of rigorously curated wines and spirits, is accessible on the Solar Princess and will probably be provided on all vessels this summer season.
The Solar Princess, the sixteenth ship within the Princess fleet and the road’s largest at 175,000 gross registered tons can be the primary LNG-powered cruise ship. It boasts over 2,100 staterooms, 30 eating places and bars, the fleet’s largest on line casino, and a two-story Lotus Spa.
After the European summer season season, the Solar Princess will set sail for the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale for a winter Caribbean season.
