Godmother Profiles

Cruise ship godmother profile: Kate Middleton

Discover Kate Middleton's fascinating seafaring past, how she met and fell in love with Prince William, as well as her integral role as godmother to Princess Cruises' Royal Princess

August 2024 • 8 min read

Godmother profile: Whoopi Goldberg

Coming to prominence as a talented comedian and actor, Whoopi Goldberg has more personality than the rest of Hollywood put together. Is it any surprise that the cruise industry sought her as a godmother?

October 2023 • 11 min read

Godmother profile: Kim Cattrall

Were you to own a cruise ship - decorated with multi-coloured strands across the hull that required an equally unashamed Godmother to launch her - you couldn’t do better than put out your ceremonial request to Kim Cattrall…

September 2023 • 12 min read

Godmother profile: Audrey Hepburn

Hepburn remains the ultimate Hollywood poster child. Stemming from an almost fatal childhood in German-occupied Holland and progressing to cinematic royalty despite all the odds, Hepburn also set the foundations for honest and compassionate humanitarian work. The cruise industry was lucky to have her

September 2023 • 13 min read

Godmother profile: Lady Margaret Thatcher

She divided the nation and set the tone for Britain’s current conundrums, but former prime minister Margaret Thatcher’s victories and cultural influence cannot be denied. As a beacon of success and Britishness, it’s no wonder that the cruise industry came knocking

September 2023 • 13 min read

Godmother profile: Dame Joanna Lumley

Combining charm, strength and grace throughout varying locations and a career that is ever-evolving, Dame Joanna Lumley is a more than sublime godmother for Viking Odin

August 2023 • 13 min read

Godmother profile: Priscilla Presley

As an icon of Americana, an outright success in her own right, and a Hollywood legend, Priscilla Presley became godmother to paddle steamer American Queen back in 2012

July 2023 • 9 min read

Godmother profile: Dame Joan Collins

Globally adored as a fashion legend and celebrated for her portrayal of Dynasty’s über-sassy Alexis, Dame Joan Collins radiates class, bold elegance and glamour – making her the perfect godmother to S.S. Joie de Vivre

July 2023 • 9 min read