| Date Published: December 4, 2012 |
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| Voyages of Discovery Launches Newest Cruise Ship |
(10:00 a.m. EDT) -- BBC TV's wildlife presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff became godmother to Voyages of Discovery's newest ship, Voyager, today.
Krestovnikoff officially named the 540-passenger ship at a ceremony in Portsmouth, before the ship sets sail this evening on its 147-day maiden voyage to the Caribbean and South America.
The former Alexander von Humboldt has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment, ahead of joining the VoD fleet as a replacement to Discovery.
Speaking at the naming ceremony onboard, Krestovnikoff said: “This is a great honour, and is adding to my career highlights.
“The enormity of the role didn't hit me until last night.
“As with being a godmother to a child, the role is one of guidance. And I take my duties very seriously, so if there is a space for me –- perhaps on a forthcoming South America cruise –- that would be fantastic.”
After a short service conducted by the Chaplain for the Port of Portsmouth, Krestovnikoff then unveiled the ship's new name, stating: “I name this ship Voyager, and God bless her and all who sail on her.”
In addition to undergoing a complete refurbishment inside, Voyager has added more than 30 balcony cabins and had major technical upgrades. The ship has 270 cabins, 87% of which are outside cabins. There is open seating dining in two restaurants onboard as well as a pre-bookable specialty restaurant, The Explorer Club.
--Adam Coulter, U.K. Editor
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