MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest
and most innovative cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas, may boast seven
distinct neighborhoods, unparalleled dining and entertainment, and
thrilling features like the Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at
sea, but there is one thing she is missing… her godmother.
Harmony of the Seas will
make her U.S. debut this November when she arrives into her new
homeport of Port Everglades in Ft.
Lauderdale, Fla., introducing a new era of vacationing that
will thrill guests of all ages. To celebrate, the South Florida-based cruise line is partnering
with South Florida ABC affiliate Local 10 to look in their own
backyard for a woman who is inspiring the next generation to dream
big, think differently and challenge the status quo, and has
launched a contest to honor this hometown hero by naming her
godmother of Harmony of the
Seas.
South Florida residents are
encouraged to visit www.local10.com/godmother and nominate a
mentor, educator or teacher whose passion for education and a
better tomorrow inspires students to make a positive impact on the
world. The winner will not only be honored as godmother of
Harmony of the Seas during
the ship's official naming ceremony on November 10, 2016, but a $25,000 grant will also be awarded to her school
or non-profit organization to fund education initiatives that will
further her mission to inspire South
Florida's youth. In addition, the godmother will have
the opportunity to host a "field trip" for those whose lives she
has influenced to be her guests at the Harmony of the Seas naming ceremony, and
will set sail later that evening with three guests on a two-night
pre-inaugural cruise. She will also receive a future seven-night
cruise for two onboard the ship. The contest is open to volunteers,
full- and part-time employees at of a school or educational
organization in Miami-Dade County,
Broward County or Palm Beach
County. Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominees
must be legal residents of Florida
and 21 years of age or older at time of nomination and nominators
must be 13 years of age or older as of date of entry.
Official Rules can be read by visiting
www.local10.com/godmother. The Entry Period for nominations
ends on September 23, 2016.
"Royal Caribbean's legacy is built on a dream that began in a
small trailer on Biscayne Boulevard," said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal
Caribbean International. "That's why when we thought about the
godmother for Harmony of the
Seas, a ship that is not just the world's largest, but the
ultimate expression of our history and future, we knew that we
wanted to pay tribute to our roots and community with this
designation. Who better to welcome Harmony home than an outstanding woman who
is inspiring the dreamers and innovators of South Florida's next
generation."
A maritime tradition and honor historically reserved for heads
of state, politicians and celebrities, godmothers not only break a
bottle to christen a ship, but also serve as guiding spirits to its
guests and crew. Royal Caribbean
looks to capture the essence of the role by choosing women whose
life lessons and achievements illustrate the kind of courage,
dedication and determination that are an inspiration to all. For
more information on the maritime tradition of ship godmothers,
visit www.royalhometownhero.com.
Harmony of the Seas will
arrive at her homeport of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in November 2016, and will offer seven-night Eastern
and Western Caribbean sailings.
The newest member of the fleet will join sister ships Oasis of
the Seas and Allure of the Seas, homeported in Port
Canaveral and Port Everglades respectively, on the east coast of
Florida.
Harmony of the
Seas is the world's largest cruise ship with the world's
best features. Nowhere else on land or sea can travelers find such
a bold and unexpected lineup of thrilling experiences, imaginative
dining, unparalleled entertainment and the latest technology,
including VOOM, the fastest internet at sea. Harmony combines the iconic seven
neighborhood concept that sister ships Oasis of the
Seas and Allure of the Seas are known
for, with some of the most modern and groundbreaking amenities and
offerings that will appeal to guests of all ages. From The Ultimate
Abyss, a dramatic 10-story tall slide, to unparalleled
entertainment including Broadway's hit
musical Grease and distinct high diving, acrobatic
performances in the ship's trademark Aqua Theater, sophisticated
dining in venue's ranging from Jamie's Italian Cuisine by celebrity
chef Jamie Oliver to Royal
Caribbean's whimsical restaurant Wonderland, which is a unique
culinary adventure for the senses, and robot bartenders, there is
an adventure for everyone onboard Harmony of the
Seas.
Harmony of the
Seas spans 16 guest decks, encompasses 227,000 gross
registered tons, carries 5,497 guests at double occupancy, and
features 2,747 staterooms. For more information
about Harmony of the
Seas, please
visit RoyalCaribbean.com/HarmonyoftheSeas.
For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers
should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call
(800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
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