CELEBRITY chef Giada De Laurentiis has been named godmother of Oceania Cruises’ new ship Vista. Set to debut in May, De Laurentiis will lead the star-studded christening event, which will also feature American singer Harry Connick Jr. Taking place in Malta, Connick Jr will perform an exclusive concert for VIP...
CELEBRITY chef Giada De Laurentiis has been named godmother of Oceania Cruises’ new ship Vista.
Set to debut in May, De Laurentiis will lead the star-studded christening event, which will also feature American singer Harry Connick Jr.
Taking place in Malta, Connick Jr will perform an exclusive concert for VIP guests at the christening event, which will take place during Vista’s seven-night roundtrip voyage from Rome.
Meanwhile, De Laurentiis will break a bottle of champagne on Vista’s bow to bestow good luck over the vessel and to all guests and crew who sail on her.
President Frank Del Rio Jr said De Laurentiis’ casual-yet-sophisticated style and devout love of quality cuisine are the “perfect recipe” for Vista.
“As the world’s leading culinary-focused cruise line, bringing Giada into the Oceania Cruises family was an easy decision,” he said.
“We are thrilled that Giada and Harry are joining us to welcome Vista, our first new ship in more than a decade.
“Harry’s laid-back, classic style and impressive back catalog will provide the perfect soundtrack to an important evening in our 20-year history.”
The debut of the 1,200-guest Vista is highly anticipated by loyal and new guests alike, with her inaugural summer season in the Mediterranean already sold out.Pictured: De Laurentiis and Del Rio Jr.
