Royal Caribbean has named a new 'godmother' for its 'Star of the Seas' cruise ship. The announcement comes after Diana Ross unexpectedly pulled out of her appearance.

"We are disappointed that Diana Ross is unable to join us to be godmother of Star of the Seas," Royal Caribbean said, as it seeks replacement.

Cruise line says she has "spirit of exploration that aligns perfectly with Royal Caribbean’s mission to provide the best vacations around the world."

Diana Ross just pulled out of her appearance on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship she was named 'godmother' of. A representative for the singer, 81, said it was due to 'unforeseen circumstances.'

Royal Caribbean picks new ship godmother after Diana Ross bails originally appeared on TravelHost. Just a few days after music icon Diana Ross backed out of her role as godmother to Royal Caribbean’s new Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas, the cruise line announced a fitting replacement for the honor.

Diana Ross was initially announced as the godmother of Royal Caribbean’s new Star of the Seas, slated to set sail on August 20.

Diana Ross will not be naming Star of the Seas after all, but who will take her place as the ship's honorary godmother?

Kellie Gerardi, an astronaut and author, has been appointed as the Godmother of Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, Star of the Seas, replacing Diana Ross.

Royal Caribbean International announced on Friday that research astronaut Kellie Gerardi was selected as the godmother of the Star of the Seas. As the 90th woman in history to fly to space, Gerardi will christen the new Icon-class ship during a ceremony in Port Canaveral on Aug.

Legendary singer Diana Ross is stepping down as the godmother for Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship, the Star of the Seas, which she was planned to christen later this month. According to PEOPLE, the 81-year-old’s spokesperson didn’t cite a specific reason, only saying that, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Diana Ross will be unable to appear.”