Cruise ship Godmothers: a transforming tradition by: Louise Goldsbury

Appointing a godmother to christen a new ship is one of maritime’s longest standing traditions, but in recent years, cruise lines have opted for a wide (and usually publicity-seeking) range of modern twists. Celebrity actors are among the most popular godmothers of the latest vessels. Joanna Lumley, famous for her role as the Bollinger-guzzling Patsy on ‘Absolutely Fabulous’, seemed the perfect person to smash a bottle of Champagne against one of Viking River Cruises’ new longships. This month, screen legend Sophia Loren named MSC Divina in France. Even local ...
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