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Diana Ross cancels appearance at Port Canaveral

Diana Ross cancels appearance at Port Canaveral as godmother of Royal Caribbean's new ship
"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.
Royal Caribbean: World’s largest cruise ship arrives at Port Canaveral
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, the company’s second Icon-class ship, docked at Port Canaveral for the first time Saturday and will begin sailing with vacationers on Aug. 16.
Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas debuts at Port Canaveral as one of largest cruise ships
Star of the Seas has 20 decks, 2,805 staterooms, a double-occupancy capacity of 5,610 passengers, and a crew of 2,350
Astronaut Kellie Gerardi to Replace Diana Ross as Godmother of Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas
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.
Port Canaveral Celebrates Maiden Visit of Royal Caribbean’s Star
Canaveral Port Authority celebrated the maiden arrival of Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas with a traditional maritime plaque exchange on Tuesday. According to a press release, the ceremony welcomed the ship to its new homeport and marked the beginning of a series of inaugural celebrations.
First look aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship
The Star of the Seas feels like a floating city complete with its own Central Park in the middle and eight neighborhoods each designed for different activities and age groups.
Royal Caribbean names Kellie Gerardi as new godmother of Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has named astronaut Kellie Gerardi as the godmother of new ship Star of the Seas after singer Diana Ross withdrew from the role. Gerardi, the 90th woman to go to space, works for Virgin Galactica and is based in Port Canaveral where the latest Icon Class ship will homeport for its Caribbean itineraries.
How big is Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas? What to know about newest ship in Florida
Sailing out of Port Canaveral, Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas offers multi-day cruises to the Caribbean, along with a visit to CocoCay.
Diana Ross Cancels High-Profile Royal Caribbean Appearance at Last Minute
Diana Ross has canceled her planned appearance aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas showcase cruise, days before she was scheduled to take part in festivities tied to the new Icon Class ship. A representative for the 81-year-old singer confirmed the change to People,
Diana Ross Abruptly Cancels Cruise Ship Appearance
Legendary R&B singer Diana Ross abruptly canceled her August appearance on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship just days before she is scheduled to embark on a U. S.
Diana Ross steps down as godmother of Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas cruise ship
Diana Ross was initially announced as the godmother of Royal Caribbean’s new Star of the Seas, slated to set sail

Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas detouring to Port Canaveral to avoid path of Hurricane Erin

The Baltimore-based ship will be making a port-of-call stop at Port Canaveral on Aug. 17, while bypassing a planned stop in Bermuda.
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Tropical Storm Erin Changes Royal Caribbean Itinerary

Royal Caribbean International’s Vision of the Seas is changing the itinerary of its upcoming cruise to avoid Tropical Storm ...

Royal Caribbean diverts Baltimore cruise to avoid Tropical Storm Erin

A Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas cruise from Baltimore to Bermuda will now head to Florida in order to avoid Tropical Storm Erin.

Pictures: World’s largest cruise ship arrives at Port Canaveral

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, the second ship in its Icon class, has arrived at its new homeport of Port Canaveral for ...

Slide breaks on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, injuring passenger

A broken section of a water slide on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas injured a passenger on Thursday, according to the ...