Cruising

Once upon a time: The tale of Katy Perry (and other cruise godmothers)

Having just been named godmother to a ship, Perry joins a club that also has Pitbull, Queen Elizabeth, Mariah Carey and Tinkerbell as members. But what is the tradition all about?

10 April 2022 - 00:01 By Sharon Waugh

Katy Perry has just been named the godmother of a 142,500 ton baby! Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Perry will be the godmother to their latest ship, the Norwegian Prima, launching later this year. But what does that mean?..

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