Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas, may be the World’s, but there is one thing she is missing: her godmother.
Harmony of the Seas will make her U.S. debut this November when she arrives into her new homeport of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. To celebrate, the cruise line is partnering with South Florida ABC affiliate Local 10 news channel to look for a woman who is inspiring the next generation to think differently and challenge the status quo, and has launched a contest to honour this local hero by naming her the godmother of Harmony of the Seas.
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 winner will not only be honoured as godmother of Harmony of the Seas during the ship’s official naming ceremony on 10th November 2016, but will also be awarded a $25,000 (£18,730) grant to her school or non-profit organisation to fund education initiatives that will further her mission to inspire South Florida’s young people
In addition, the godmother will have the opportunity to host a “field trip” for those whose lives she has influenced as her guests at the Harmony of the Seas naming ceremony. She 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 onboard the ship.
“Royal Caribbean’s legacy is built on a dream that began in a small trailer on Biscayne Boulevard,” said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “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.”
A maritime tradition and honour historically reserved for heads of state, politicians and celebrities, godmothers not only break a bottle to christen a ship, but also serve as guiding spirits to its guests and crew.
Royal Caribbean looks to capture the essence of the role by choosing women whose life lessons and achievements illustrate the kind of courage, dedication and determination that are an inspiration to all. For more information on the maritime tradition of ship godmothers, visit www.royalhometownhero.com
Harmony of the Seas will arrive at her homeport of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida in November 2016, and will offer seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings. The newest member of the fleet will join sister ships Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, homeported in Port Canaveral and Port Everglades respectively, on the east coast of Florida.
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