Search is on for inspirational ship godmother
The search has begun in South Florida for a suitable godmother for Royal Caribbean’s new ship Harmony of the Seas.
The cruise line has joined forces with South Florida ABC affiliate Local 10 to find a local woman who ‘is inspiring the next generation to think differently and challenge the status quo’.
South Florida residents have been encouraged to visit www.local10.com/godmother and nominate a mentor or teacher whose ‘passion for education and a brighter future inspires students to make a positive impact on the world’.
The chosen one will be honoured as godmother of Harmony of the Seas during the ship’s official naming ceremony on November 10.
She will also be awarded a $25,000 grant to her school or non-profit organisation to fund initiatives to further her mission to inspire South Florida’s young people.
She will also be able to host a ‘field trip’ for those whose lives she has influenced as her guests at the Harmony of the Seas naming ceremony and will set sail later that evening with three guests on a two-night pre-inaugural cruise.
She will also receive a future seven-night cruise for two on board the ship.
"Royal Caribbean’s legacy is built on a dream that began in a small trailer on Biscayne Boulevard," said Royal Caribbean president and CEO Michael Bayley.
"That’s why, when we thought about the godmother for Harmony of the Seas, a ship that is not just the world’s largest, but the ultimate expression of our history and future, we knew that we wanted to pay tribute to our roots and community with this designation. Who better to welcome Harmony home than an outstanding woman who is inspiring the dreamers and innovators of South Florida’s next generation."
Harmony of the Seas will make her US debut this November when she arrives into her new homeport of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale and will offer seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean saililngs.
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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