Regent Seven Seas Cruises has hosted a christening gala in Miami to welcome its newest ship, the Seven Seas Splendor.
Exclusive guests, including travel partners, local community leaders, media and luxury travellers were invited to the private black-tie evening ceremony on board Seven Seas Splendor to celebrate the all-suite, all-balcony luxury cruise ship. More than 35,000 people watched the ceremony broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube.
Frank Del Rio, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, said: ?Seven Seas Splendor is the epitome of luxury perfected. Every ship we launch gets even better, and Seven Seas Splendor is magnificent. The collaboration between the designers, engineers, craftsmen, hotel and restaurant teams, and the crew onboard, all brings the renowned Regent experience to life on this beautiful ship. Seven Seas Splendor is a celebration of excellence, friendship, success and luxury.?
Actress and supermodel Christie Brinkley, the ship's honorary godmother, delivered the traditional maritime blessing: ?I hereby name this ship Seven Seas Splendor. May God bless her and all who sail on her.? She then depressed a button which sent a 15-litre Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut champagne smashing against the ship?s hull to symbolically welcome the newest member of the Regent fleet.
Seven Seas Splendor is helmed by 30-year veteran captain Serena Melani. During her remarks, she told the audience that women can achieve any goal with perseverance and hard work.
To conclude the celebration, guests were treated to a concert by four-time Grammy-award winning British singer-songwriter, Seal.
