{"id":42106,"date":"2016-02-25T11:37:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-25T17:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=42106"},"modified":"2018-02-27T16:21:03","modified_gmt":"2018-02-27T22:21:03","slug":"what-cruise-ship-godmothers-add-to-your-next-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/what-cruise-ship-godmothers-add-to-your-next-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"What can a cruise ship godmother do for your cruise?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some of today\u2019s biggest celebrities and notable figures \u2013 from the Queen of England to Tinkerbell \u2013 have been named cruise ship godmothers, taking part in the ancient tradition of blessing the seafaring vessels with good luck. (As well as the not-so-ancient-tradition of breaking a bottle of champagne across the hull). And as you can imagine with so many cruise lines with so many ships, there are so many of these godmothers, including a few we truly didn\u2019t see coming\u2026<\/p>\n

Related: Just got back from a cruise? We can tell by these 7 signs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Royal

Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Sea<\/p><\/div>\n

    \n
  1. MICHELLE KWAN<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Aboard Royal Caribbean\u2019s 16-deck Oasis of the Seas<\/em><\/a>, you\u2019ll find plenty of stuff to keep you busy \u2013 more than 20 dining options,a full-sized basketball court, and even a water park. But given that Michelle Kwan is this seafaring vessel\u2019s godmother, it makes sense that there\u2019s also an ice skating rink (which you can practice your twizzles on free of charge).<\/p>\n

    \"Royal

    Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Sea<\/p><\/div>\n

      \n
    1. PRINCESS FIONA<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The Allure of the Seas<\/em><\/a> is a ship truly fit for royalty \u2013 DreamWorks royalty, that is. This member of the Royal Caribbean fleet is godmothered by everyone\u2019s favorite ogress, Princess Fiona.<\/p>\n

      \"Holland

      Holland America Line’s Zaddam<\/p><\/div>\n

        \n
      1. MARY-KATE & ASHLEY OLSEN<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        With plush accommodations, elegant public areas, and sophisticated dining, it\u2019s fair to say that Holland\u2019s musically-themed Zaandam<\/em><\/a> is chic. So, obviously, it requires equally-chic godmothers. So, obviously, they\u2019re Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen.<\/p>\n

        \"PRC's

        Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess<\/p><\/div>\n

          \n
        1. MARTHA STEWART<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          We hope Princess put a little extra TLC into the accommodations aboard the Crown Princess<\/em><\/a>.<\/em> With Martha Stewart as a godmother, we\u2019d expect some next-level attention to detail aboard. And maybe some of those famous brownies\u2026 or chocolate chip cookies\u2026 or peanut butter blondies\u2026 drool\u2026<\/p>\n

          \"Norwegian

          Norwegian Cruise Line’s Breakaway<\/p><\/div>\n

            \n
          1. THE ROCKETTES<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Aboard the Norwegian Breakaway<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> travelers notice a focus on entertainment \u2013 dazzling Broadway performances, dueling piano shows, a swanky jazz & blues club \u2013 so it comes as no surprise that the ship\u2019s godmothers would be used to the limelight. What does<\/em> come as a surprise, however, is there would be so many of them \u2013 we\u2019re talking all of the Rockettes.<\/p>\n

            \"Norwegian

            Norwegian Cruise Line’s Escape<\/p><\/div>\n

              \n
            1. PITBULL<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              And then there\u2019s the man, the myth, the legend: Armando Christian P\u00e9rez (better known as Pitbull). This Miami-based musician recently christened Norwegian Cruise Line\u2019s latest and largest ship, Norwegian Escape<\/em><\/a>, which totes 16 public decks, a frosty \u201csnow room\u201d spa, and the biggest ropes course at sea.<\/p>\n

              Ready to sail? Check out more ships and itineraries from Orbitz Cruises<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

              \u00a0\"discount<\/a><\/em>\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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