It’s widespread for cruise traces to decide on a celeb as godmother of a brand new cruise ship, however Royal Caribbean took a special strategy for its new flagship, Wonder of the Seas, and has revealed the “Wonder Mom” who will headline the ship’s upcoming naming ceremony.
“Wonder Mom” was chosen after a search started in August on the favored social media platform TikTookay with a contest utilizing the #SearchForWonderMom hashtag.
Wonder of the Seas Godmother
Royal Caribbean’s “Wonder Mom” is Pennsylvania resident Marie McCrea, who was nominated by her daughter, Allie, within the TikTookay contest. McCrea will preside over the ceremony on Dec. 9 at Wonder of the Seas’ new year-round homeport, Florida’s Port Canaveral.
Calling McCrea a faithful mother, spouse, and most cancers survivor, Royal Caribbean stated she “overcame adversity with incredible strength, and at the center of her story are the memories she inspired and made with her family through it all.”
“The search for such an inspiring mom who embodies the spirit of Wonder of the Seas was anything but easy. Marie and her family have a heartening and encouraging story that made us cry and rejoice and hopeful, and throughout it all, she inspired wonder and adventure in those around her,” stated Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International.
“I want to thank everyone who nominated the Wonder Moms in their own lives. More than 16,000 videos were created, and I was in awe of all the incredible stories of the everyday heroes who are motivating those around them to discover, wonder and make memories,” stated Bayley.
McCrea Family To Sail Aboard Christening Cruise
Following the ceremony, McCrea and her household will set sail on the ship’s 7-night Caribbean cruise with lodging within the ship’s Ultimate Family Suite, which options an in-suite slide, a cinema and karaoke room, recreation consoles, and a personal balcony.
Royal Caribbean additionally will deal with the household to first-class flights to and from Port Canaveral, and supply spending cash. The crusing will go to Royal Caribbean’s personal island vacation spot, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
A Royal Caribbean panel thought of the highest submissions earlier than selecting McCrea for the respect. In the cruise line assertion, McCrea referred to as it an incredible honor to be chosen. “I am so excited to have the opportunity to serve as the godmother for Wonder of the Seas,” she stated.
The cruise line has additionally invited the Wonder Moms, who had been finalists, to set sail on Wonder of the Seas with their households.
Wonder of the Seas to Sail Eastern, Western Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas is the biggest cruise ship on this planet at 236,857 gross tons and with a visitor capability of 5,734 at double occupancy. The vessel is the fifth within the in style Oasis class, which launched the neighborhood idea that features the Boardwalk, Central Park, Entertainment Place, and Royal Promenade, amongst others.
It options exercise choices for all ages, resembling strolling via Central Park’s 20,000 actual vegetation, or having fun with performers, aerialists, divers, and the high-tech superheroes of The Effectors II: Crash ‘n’ Burn, which debuts on Wonder of the Seas.
Wonder of the Seas entered service final spring, with a maiden voyage on March 24, providing a brief sequence of Eastern Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, adopted by a summer time schedule within the Western Mediterranean, crusing between Rome and Barcelona.
The ship arrived at Port Canaveral on Nov. 13 and can function one 3-day Bahamas cruise on Dec. 4 earlier than starting a sequence of 6- to 8-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings.