Princess Cruises proudly christened its newest ship, the Sphere-class sun Princess, in a star-studded christening ceremony held in the Port of Barcelona on Tuesday.
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The event was hosted by the ship's godmother, actress Hannah Waddingham, best known for her starring role in the film 'Ted Lasso'. She appropriately named and blessed her ships, reflecting her family's deep-rooted maritime history with the Royal Navy.
The christening ceremony was held at the Princess Arena with magician and actor Michael Carbonaro officiating. A variety of celebrities attended the event, including Tyra Banks, artist Britto, Randy Fenoli and members of the iconic 1970s TV show Love Boat.
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Speaking at the event, John Padgett, President of Princess Cruises, highlighted why Waddingham was the perfect choice as godmother. “Hannah is admired around the world for her incredible talent and spirit. “Her family has a long connection to the sea, which makes her an ideal representative for our exciting new vessel.” |
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Waddingham shares a connection to the sea, saying, “Just as theater has always rippled through my bloodstream, I also have a strong, historic family connection to the Royal Navy and everything to do with sailing.”
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After the awards ceremony, singer Natasha Bedingfield performed several hit songs such as 'Pocket Full of Sunshine' and 'Unwritten', creating a grand musical finale under a cool but clear sky.
What’s next for Sun Princess and Princess Cruises?
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Before the christening, the line highlighted several upcoming developments.
- This is a program that has been reorganized under the name. sanctuary collection It debuts in October this year. Guests staying in this stateroom enjoy luxurious amenities such as a top floor retreat and all-inclusive services.
- The second Spear-class vessel, Star Princess, is scheduled to sail to Alaska in 2026.
- Love Line Premium Liquors, featuring a selection of wines and spirits, is available for purchase on the Sun Princess and will be available on all ships this summer.
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sun princess, 16th ship of the Princess Fleet The largest ship on the route, with a gross registered tonnage of 175,000 tons, is also the first LNG-powered cruise ship. It boasts more than 2,100 staterooms, 30 restaurants and bars, the largest casino in the fleet, and a two-story Lotus Spa.
After the European summer season concludes, Sun Princess will sail from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean for the winter Caribbean season.