MIAMI — At the official naming ceremony for the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship, Allure of the Seas her larger-than-life godmother was unveiled – Princess Fiona. This is the first time that a 3-D animated character is the godmother of a cruise ship. The 3-D star of DreamWorks Animation’s megahit film series, “Shrek,” presided over the celebration, joining and interacting in 3-D with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s Chairman and CEO, Richard D. Fain, during the ceremony. This naming is further testimony to Allure of the Seas being known as the “Entertainment Ship” and to Royal Caribbean’s new partnership with the DreamWorks Animation film studio.
“Princess Fiona is not only a Royal, but we felt such a unique ship deserved a unique godmother and Princess Fiona symbolizes the fun and entertainment that is so extraordinary on Allure of the Seas,” said Fain.
Attended by approximately 3,500 guests, the event was part of a one-night inaugural celebration-fundraiser, benefiting United Way of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, Haitian relief efforts and other charity partners. The naming ceremony took place in Allure’s main Amber Theater and was broadcast live throughout the ship, as well as via streaming video on the Internet.
The sister ship to Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas measures 5 centimeters longer than Oasis. Allure is often referred to as the Entertainment ship due to her many new entertainment options, including the DreamWorks experience, Blue Planet, Chicago: the Musical and OceanAria. Allure’s neighborhoods are divided into seven distinct themed areas, which include Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. She spans 16 decks, encompasses 225,282 gross registered tons, carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms. Allure of the Seas alternates a Western Caribbean with an Eastern Caribbean seven-night itinerary from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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